Fears for Inverness infrastructure as developers eye up land for 5,000 houses
Developers are eyeing up sites in the Inverness area to build up to 5,000 houses.
Ken Gowans
North mobile library plan ‘Band-Aid’ solution to long-neglected situation, says councillor
Cash-strapped Highland Council has found the funds to replace one vehicle in its ageing mobile library fleet over the next financial year.
Culloden housing development decision will be revisited by Highland councillors next week
A controversial decision to approve detailed plans for a housing development within the Culloden Moor conservation area will be revisited by Highland councillors next week.
Controversial housing development refused by Highland Council
Highland Council has refused planning permission for an “inappropriate” housing project on the edge of Inverness which triggered local outrage.
Community leaders warn of protests over access road proposals for Inverness greenbelt
Community leaders have warned of public protests if a housebuilder is allowed to drive an access road for a new 100-home development through greenbelt on the edge of Inverness.
£50,000 public playpark in Inverness falling apart because of lack of basic maintenance
An Inverness playpark, refurbished at a public cost of £50,000, is falling apart because of a lack of council maintenance, according to a local representative.
CCTV and lighting planned in attempt to tackle anti-social behaviour at city park
CCTV and new lighting could be installed in an Inverness park to crack down on drunken youths and vandals.
People power “will decide Inverness jail site”
One of the most vociferous critics of plans for a new prison complex at a gateway to Inverness is confident public opinion will steer it to a suitable location elsewhere.
Schools can’t handle pupil numbers after Inverness population boom
Schools in Inverness face a cap on pupil numbers in the New Year as the city's rapid growth threatens to leave classrooms bursting at the scenes.
Shorter pedestrian crossing times to ease Inverness traffic
Shorter pedestrian crossing times could cut tailbacks at an Inverness traffic trouble spot.
Culloden housing plans withdrawn
Plans to build three cottages next to Culloden Battlefield have been withdrawn by the developer.
Highland Council to carry out garden work at Inverness estate
Residents of an Inverness housing estate could soon have the landscaped gardens and play park they were promised a decade ago.