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Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

24 April 2024

Controversial fencing in the centre of Thurso has been condemned as, not just an eyesore, but a hazard for pedestrians, especially the disabled.


Wick’s Whitechapel Road toilets set for May reopening

Wick’s Whitechapel Road toilets set for May reopening

Wick’s Whitechapel Road toilets set for May reopening

23 April 2024

Highland Council says Wick’s refurbished public conveniences are on course to be up and running by next month, four years after they were shut.


Council celebrates World Earth Day with tree planting in Wick and Thurso

Council celebrates World Earth Day with tree planting in Wick and Thurso

Council celebrates World Earth Day with tree planting in Wick and Thurso

22 April 2024

Highland Council has been working to improve biodiversity in Caithness by embarking on ambitious tree-planting projects in Wick and Thurso.


People urged to take part in Highland Council ‘Your place’ survey

People urged to take part in Highland Council ‘Your place’ survey

People urged to take part in Highland Council ‘Your place’ survey

21 April 2024

Highland Council is reminding people there is opportunity to share their experiences of the area by taking part in the Highland Place Standard survey.


Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss

19 April 2024

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


Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’

19 April 2024

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


Controversial new waste bins coming to Caithness soon

Controversial new waste bins coming to Caithness soon

Controversial new waste bins coming to Caithness soon

19 April 2024

The council’s controversial new non-recyclable waste bins are wending their way to Caithness with a roll-out now happening in Ross and Cromarty.


Councillors defer battery storage scheme decision for more substantial fire safety information

Councillors defer battery storage scheme decision for more substantial fire safety information

Councillors defer battery storage scheme decision for more substantial fire safety information

18 April 2024

Chairman Drew Millar says he wants the information so ‘we have a clear conscience when making a decision about the Highland community we represent.’


MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

17 April 2024

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’


Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

17 April 2024

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.


Respite care for Caithness parents/carers moves forward with pressure group

Respite care for Caithness parents/carers moves forward with pressure group

Respite care for Caithness parents/carers moves forward with pressure group

16 April 2024

A Thurso mum has taken a step further with her demands for better respite care in Caithness with a new online group that parent-carers can join.


Former shop in Wick condemned as ‘damn disgrace’ and eyesore

Former shop in Wick condemned as ‘damn disgrace’ and eyesore

Former shop in Wick condemned as ‘damn disgrace’ and eyesore

16 April 2024

A former shop in Wick was described as a ‘damn disgrace’ and eyesore for locals and tourists, at a meeting of the town’s community council.


Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

Highland Council and Outdoor Access complete improvements to numerous pathways across the Highlands

15 April 2024

The Outdoor Access team and Highland council have completed a small-scale of projects to improve active travel on core paths across the Highlands.


Watten earth’s going on! Road sign prankster strikes again

Watten earth’s going on! Road sign prankster strikes again

Watten earth’s going on! Road sign prankster strikes again

15 April 2024

Travellers on the A882 heading into Watten from the west may think they’ve taken a wrong turn thanks to the efforts of a prankster.


Wick social worker given professional warning

Wick social worker given professional warning

Wick social worker given professional warning

12 April 2024

A Wick social worker has been reprimanded for failing to maintain professional boundaries after a ruling by the Scottish Social Services Council.


Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

Funeral details revealed for popular Highland councillor following shock death

06 April 2024

Cllr Alasdair Rhind, who represented the Tain and Easter Ross ward, will be buried following a funeral service on Friday.


Council announces extra digital funding to support Highland businesses

Council announces extra digital funding to support Highland businesses

Council announces extra digital funding to support Highland businesses

06 April 2024

Following the success of its Business Digital Grant scheme, Highland Council has announced further funds to help firms access digital support.


Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

Careless Highlanders blamed for causing a series of explosions in East Lothian

05 April 2024

Highland householders are being blamed for causing a series of explosions at an East Lothian energy plant.


Caithness councillor Karl Rosie urges government to support affordable housing for police

Caithness councillor Karl Rosie urges government to support affordable housing for police

Caithness councillor Karl Rosie urges government to support affordable housing for police

05 April 2024

Cllr Karl Rosie has written to the Chancellor on behalf of the Alba Party calling for action to support police officers accessing affordable homes.


Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

05 April 2024

A councillor criticises the local authority for the “diabolical” state of roads and thinks overtime for workers may be a solution.


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