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Highland Council staff overpayments dropped by 77% in April this year compared to April 2024

Highland Council staff overpayments dropped by 77% in April this year compared to April 2024

But staff still got £624k more than they should despite tough new measures.

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

MSP slams Highland Council over 20mph limits after it lost public support for the plan

Edward Mountain says original Transport Bill targeted high risk areas so people would comply with the new limits.

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action: Brora Hub users, staff and supporters make their voices heard

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action: Brora Hub users, staff and supporters make their voices heard

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action: Brora Hub users, staff and supporters make their voices heard

There was a good turnout at Brora Hub for the day of action.

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

REVEALED: Highland Council chase £1000 a month as one in four snub pavement parking fines

Almost one in four pavement parking fines have gone unpaid in the Highlands since the national ban was introduced.

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action protesters gather outside the Kyle Centre in Tongue

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action protesters gather outside the Kyle Centre in Tongue

Pictures: Care Crisis Day of Action protesters gather outside the Kyle Centre in Tongue

Community health and wellbeing hubs in Sutherland and Dunbeath are taking part in a day of action today to highlight a “social care crisis”.

Highland Council puts parcel of land at Golspie on the market

Highland Council puts parcel of land at Golspie on the market

Highland Council puts parcel of land at Golspie on the market

The 10.26-acre plot is located next to Golspie Business Park.

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Highland Council’s 20mph speed limits plan set for decision day as most people oppose it

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Highland Council school staff overpaid because sickness absences were not recorded

Development comes as audit finds £624,000 was wrongly paid to past and present staff.

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Alcohol sales part of Eastgate Centre food court revamp plan?

Alcohol sales look set to be part of the transformation of the Eastgate Shopping Centre’s food court experience.

Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’

Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’

Locals should be exempt from paying Highland Council’s visitor levy or ‘tourist tax’

MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

Caithness campaigner accuses energy developers of ‘10 tricks’ to push projects through planning

A campaigner has compiled a list of “10 tricks” allegedly being used by developers to push renewable energy projects through the planning system.

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

Highland Council is still overpaying staff by more than £624k a year

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.

Ardgay and District Community Council dissolved by unanimous agreement at public meeting

Ardgay and District Community Council dissolved by unanimous agreement at public meeting

Ardgay and District Community Council dissolved by unanimous agreement at public meeting

Ardgay and District Community Council was dissolved at a public meeting in Ardgay Hall last night.

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

Highland Council narrowly avoids public inquiry into vehicle licence

The extent of problems in Highland Council’s vehicle fleet have been laid bare after investigations revealed a series of “urgent” problems.

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

Additional Support Needs - Are the Resources Fair?

In light of a 13 year-old boy’s letter to the Highland Council requesting for his support to be reinstated.

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Highland Council’s ‘virtue signalling’ bid for refugee ‘sanctuary’ status is rejected

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

Highland hoteliers call on councillors to ditch ‘exceptionally frightening’ plans for a tourist tax

A tourist tax in the Highlands is an "exceptionally frightening” prospect for the area’s hotel industry, according to a representative body.

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