Jobs axed and care for the vulnerable cut… Highland Council confirms CAB grant reduction
Jobs will go and help for vulnerable people withdrawn as the result of a cut to council funding for citizens advice bureaux in the north.
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Don’t cut our funds when people needs us most, says citizens advice boss
The boss of the north's busiest citizens advice bureau has warned a 20% cut in funding would result in job cuts - just as more and more people need help.
Highland Council to lease 17th century mussel fishery
Highland Council is to lease one of its more unusual assets - a mussel fishery dating back to the early 17th century.
New Highland Lib Dem leader appointed
Veteran Highland councillor David Alston, has stepped down as the local authority's Liberal Democrat group leader.
Highland chief fears foodbank misery
The new Tory government's policies will open the floodgates for food banks across the north, according to the boss of the Highlands' Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB).