New ‘learning and bonding’ for families with a parent who lives in Inverness Prison
Families with a parent in prison are being given new “learning and bonding” opportunities.
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Training firm launched by entrepreneur Gio Benedetti wins lucrative Highland Council health and safety contract
A company launched by Scots serial entrepreneur Gio Benedetti has secured what it describes as a “lucrative contract” to provide first aid and health and safety training for Highland Council employees.
Popular footbridge to close for repairs disrupting visitors wanting to enjoy Whin Island
A busy city centre footbridge is to close for essential repairs - and will lose all its love locks.
Additional £1.5m allocated to road upgrades by Highland Council
Highland Council yesterday announced it has allocated a further £1.5million funding towards mending roads in a state of disrepair across the region - but they faced questions over where the money will go.
‘Rare development opportunity’ advertised in heart of Inverness
A “rare development opportunity” is being advertised at a prominent site in the heart of Inverness.
‘Arrogant’ Highland Council faces taxi strike
Inverness taxi drivers have threatened strike action after joining ranks with a national trade union - claiming it aims to use its “clout” to take on the “arrogance and contempt” of Highland Council.
Highland Council issues advice on private water supplies
Highland Council has issued advice to owners of private water supplies and landlords of tenants on private water supplies that the provision of water to their properties is their own responsibility.
Restoration works underway at Castle Moil on Skye
Works to restore an iconic 15th-century castle are well underway with pointing work expected to begin today on Castle Moil in Kyleakin.
Police called to dog left in car in Wick in sweltering heat
A man is to be reported to the procurator fiscal after a dog was reported to be overheating in a car in Caithness.
Highland Council completes purchase of Bridge Street site
Highland Council has completed the £5.275million purchase of a eyesore-buildings in the centre of Inverness to redevelop.
First phase of West Highland Way improvement works completed
The first phase of a project to improve part of the West Highland Way has been completed.
Nine drivers to be reported for drink and drug driving offences across Highlands and Islands
Nine drivers are to be reported for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs over the past weekend in the Highlands and Islands.
Kildonan Railway Station to be saved after HITRANS backs down
People power has forced a U-turn from transport bosses considering the closure of one of the UK’s least-used train stations.
Summit considers action plan to end unfair delivery charges to the north
An action plan has been drawn up to help tackle unfair charges to deliver goods to customers in the north and north-east.
Reduction in significant crime reported across the Highlands
Crime rates across the Highlands have seen significant reductions, according to performance figures presented by Police Scotland to the Highland Council.
Highland councillors vote to demand a share of the Scottish Government’s 2017-18 underspend
Highland councillors voted overwhelmingly yesterday to demand a share of the Scottish Government’s 2017-18 underspend of £453m.
Fifteen Highland youngsters achieve gold Duke of Edinburgh award
Fifteen young people from across the Highlands have been awarded Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Heathrow expansion welcomed by Highland councillors
Highland councillors yesterday welcomed the decision to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Highland Council make appointments to a total of 12 new head teacher posts
Highland Council have announced the appointment of eight head teachers and four acting head teachers across the region.
Car parking charges introduced across the Highlands
Councillors yesterday agreed to introduce car parking charges across the Highland region yesterday.
Neglected Dingwall park to be rejuvenated for the first time in years
A neglected Ross-shire park is to get a new lease of life with plans for boating on the pond and a refreshments kiosk.
Community clubs in Caithness fall victim to council’s school let reductions
A number of community clubs are looking for a new base after falling victim to a cull of Highland Council venues offering evening and weekend lets.
School children in the Highlands lead way with initiatives to reduce plastic pollution, report says
A new Highland Council report reveals school children in the region are leading the way with initiatives to reduce plastic waste.
New website launched by Highland Council to tackle high delivery charges
Residents across the Highland region have experienced unfair delivery surcharges for a number of years.
More misery to hit Highland residents as report spells out need for council to spend less
As if things aren’t austere enough, much more misery lies in store for Highland residents according to Highland Council’s revenue budget forecasts for the next three years.
MSP David Stewart considering a change in legislation after series of dangerous incidents across Highlands
Property owners across the Highlands may be required to regularly survey their buildings as Highlands and Islands MSP David Stewart considers the need for a change in legislation.
Five month wait for council to remove Sutherland park swings deemed a ‘high safety risk’
Swings at a Sutherland play park were deemed a high safety risk in a Highland Council report- but it took the council five months to remove them.
Plans for Coul Links golf course get the go-ahead in spite of locals’ concerns
East Sutherland is poised to get its controversial new golf course after the latest twist in the saga of Coul Links - but acrimony remains in the decision’s wake.
Shock and disbelief after ancient cairn used as base for man made ‘bird hide’
It is a site rich with thousands of years of history - but it has been given a very unwelcome modern-day addition.
Anger over council move ahead of loo takeover bid in Sutherland
Sutherland residents are kicking up a stink over Highland Council’s latest move in their battle to save the public loos in their area.
New parking policy proposals want to charge community budgets for shortfalls
A furious councillor claims proposals to set parking revenue targets could hold a “financial gun” to communities in the Highlands.
Thurso vandalism sparks police hunt
The “mindless” vandalism of a north Highland children’s play park is being investigated by police.