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Could £30m Inverness Castle become a late drinking den when it opens later this year?

A decision is expected on Highlife Highland’s bid for a licence as it will run the visitor attraction.

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

It reiterates the demands for a pause on develops and applauds how it ‘amplified’ concerns with the ‘industrialisation of natural landscapes’.

Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

Lochardil and Drummond Community Council objects to the business getting permission.

Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

The move comes from Scott Murray’s CRU Holdings as he seeks to rejuvenate the food and beverage offering amid stiff competition.

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Two councillors say the ‘Scottish Government must show greater support for the police service’.

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Just four licences were refused while more than 7000 were granted sparking serious concerns from Labour, Highland Alliance, and Greens.

Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

She is the latest chief officer appointment in a major management restructure of the local authority.

PICTURES: Highland charity championing older folks’ interests celebrates 30th birthday at civic reception

A charity that has campaigned for older people in the Highlands for 30 years was today honoured at a civic reception at Inverness Town House.

Housing developer will ‘ensure the concerns of residents are considered’ following approval for 380 new homes

Plans for the new development were approved by councillors earlier this week.

Developer ‘disappointed’ as Highland Council objects to hydro scheme

The developer behind a major pumped storage hydro project has said it is disappointed that Highland Council has decided to object to the scheme.

Flag-raising ceremony in Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week

A flag-raising ceremony will be held at Inverness Town House on Monday to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.

Pupils driving home the clean air message at schools

School pupils are being helped to spread the word on less polluting behaviour as part of this year’s Clean Air Day campaign.

Bellfield Park sauna granted planning permission by Highland Council

The go-ahead was given amid mixed feelings from the public and councillors alike over pros and cons.

Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

But the time of operation at the ex-Norbord base was curtailed at the weekend.

Highland Council green lights 380 new homes at Westercraigs near former Craig Dunain Hospital

But dozens of locals objected to the plans warning about strain on schools, GPs and local roads

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

One objector says SSEN’s plans will have ‘a devastating effect on the lives of decent hardworking families.’

Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

Scotland’s richest man could be set to transform a historic Loch Ness-side pub restaurant with major investment.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Could £30m Inverness Castle become a late drinking den when it opens later this year?

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

Shakes 'n' Cakes hot food takeaways risks ‘greater obesity’ at Inverness Royal Academy

Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court alcohol sales licence bid set for decision by Highland Council

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

PICTURES: Highland charity championing older folks’ interests celebrates 30th birthday at civic reception

PICTURES: Highland charity championing older folks’ interests celebrates 30th birthday at civic reception

Housing developer will ‘ensure the concerns of residents are considered’ following approval for 380 new homes

Housing developer will ‘ensure the concerns of residents are considered’ following approval for 380 new homes

Developer ‘disappointed’ as Highland Council objects to hydro scheme

Developer ‘disappointed’ as Highland Council objects to hydro scheme

Flag-raising ceremony in Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week

Flag-raising ceremony in Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week

Pupils driving home the clean air message at schools

Pupils driving home the clean air message at schools

Bellfield Park sauna granted planning permission by Highland Council

Bellfield Park sauna granted planning permission by Highland Council

Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

Plans for new railway halt at wood panel manufacturer are agreed by Highland Council

Highland Council green lights 380 new homes at Westercraigs near former Craig Dunain Hospital

Highland Council green lights 380 new homes at Westercraigs near former Craig Dunain Hospital

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Highland Council agrees trio of substations near Beauly just days after communities called for a pause

Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

Loch Ness-side Dores Inn set for dramatic transformation by Scotland’s richest man

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