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Sutherland councillor in mix-up over Carbisdale Castle shareholdings

Cllr Michael Baird has incorrectly declared a private investment on his Registers of Interest.

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

Kate Forbes says the SNP must ‘rewin trust’ but is change possible for a party after 17 years in power?

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

The annual salaries for newly appointed Highland Council assistant chief executives has been revealed - each earning £124,787.

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Malcolm MacLeod, Kate Lackie and Allan Gunn are made assistant chief executives at the local authority.

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

The plans are aimed at dealing with at least 12 school and spending millions more on much needed road repairs.

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

A new project aims to help provide a fresh way for young Highlanders to pursue a career in the region’s construction industry.

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Former care home staff accommodation in Wester Ross looks set to be turned into accessible housing under plans lodged with Highland Council.

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Calls are being made for Highland Council to scrap the plan after the results of the economic impact assessment.

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

The local authority decided to mothball the facility last June due to low numbers.

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Prospective candidates will have until 4pm on Friday 10 May 2024 to submit their completed nomination forms.

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

The council claims it will save £310,000 with the new structure which aims to strengthen strategic and operational delivery.

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

The Outdoor Access team and Highland council have completed a small-scale of projects to improve active travel on core paths across the Highlands.

Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

The playground at Brora Primary School is adjacent to the football club’s pitch.

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

The alarm was raised by a councillor concerned mourners could be taken in by fraud.

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Sutherland councillor in mix-up over Carbisdale Castle shareholdings

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

What could John Swinney and Kate Forbes working together mean for the Highlands?

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

£124,787 for each of the three new assistant chief executives at Highland Council

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council appoints three familiar faces to top jobs in management shake-up

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Highland Council announces £2 BILLION schools and roads investment programme

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

Construction industry collaboration seeking to help Highland youngsters into careers

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Flats plan for Ullapool care home’s former staff accommodation

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Academy Street revamp is ‘poor’ value for money and city centre could take ‘decades’ to recover

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

Parents and wider community ‘relieved and delighted’ as mothballed Melvich Early Learning Centre set to reopen

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

Brora Rangers donate play park site to Highland Council

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

Heartless scammers target the live stream of Alasdair Rhind’s funeral service today

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