Highland Council

The names of those who have thrown their hats in the ring have been confirmed.

A councillor has hit out at what he claims are “blanket 20mph speed limits across the Highlands” and has called on the council to end their roll-out.

Dingwall Primary is now managing Sgoil Araich Inbhir Pheofharain (Dingwall Gaelic Nursery).

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie has questions and wonders ‘when the new school will be open for children.’

Highland Council plans a £2 billion investment splurge over two decades.

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

Notice of a by-election for a councillor to represent Tain & Easter Ross has been given by Highland Council.

Highland Council has given its verdict - what do YOU reckon?

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

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

A Wester Ross community has been left up in arms after Highland Council issued a notice implying the main road into the village was shut.

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

A Men’s Shed in Wester Ross is close to securing a permanent social recreation facility after plans were lodged for a prefab cabin.

“Visiting schools is a legitimate and natural part of our work.” writes Black Isle councillor Sarah Atkin.

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

Steps must be taken to “maintain consistency” for pupils at an Easter Ross primary school, a Highland MSP has said.

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

‘At this time of year everyone is itching to be outdoors and make the most of the long daylight hours.’

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

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