Ron Gunn says additional vehicles and staff could be recruited to help improve the situation
A Caithness councillor has said it is "absolutely pathetic" that money cannot be found for a tourist information centre in the far north.
The bills faced by some charities and community groups for non-domestic rates could have "a huge impact" and might put some on the brink of closure.
Event being held on Sunday
Community councillors in Thurso were not told about the plan to close the art gallery in the town's library and were surprised by the decision.
Five-part production by Colin MacDonald tells the tale of serial killers Burke and Hare
The development is proposed at a site at Tansey, Auckengill
SHORE can be seen on Inside the Factory next week
Maree Todd and Kate Forbes express views after police investigation into party finances
Louise Russell and David Christopher from Fife will do the walk next month
Ariane Burgess says the proposal will free up more homes for "those who really need them"
Beth Douglas of Bower Young Farmers looking forward to the role
Humza Yousaf urged to make a 'personal intervention' to ensure the vital funding is provided
Loss of firm would be "a big blow to the town."
Branch will re-open once it is safe to do so
Dunbeath and Reay will be venues for the show next month
Event will be similar to one to mark the late Queen's platinum jubilee last year
Caithness mother Susan Andrew is reaching for the sky to raise money for a hospital that treated her daughter who has chronic kidney disease.
Extra funding will mean more roads can be repaired
Morrisons confirms its lease of the Main Street store has come to an end