Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.
Development comes as audit finds £624,000 was wrongly paid to past and present staff.
MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.
As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.
In the last three years more than four under 18’s a week on average have been admitted to Highland A&E due to the effects of drugs or alcohol.
Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.
It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.
The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.
Last year the Red Hot Highland Fling was cancelled amid fears it would not make enough cash.
But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.
Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.
The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.
Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.
One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.
She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’
Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.
Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.
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Edward Mountain and Fergus Ewing fear that losing services leads to ‘adverse outcomes’ for patients.
Maggie Cunningham and Dr Jim McCormick will head up the £870,000 poverty and equality commission.