Highland Council

Highland councillors in Caithness have welcomed the U-turn by John Swinney over exam results, with one calling the matter an "embarrassing episode".

North MSP Rhoda Grant is seeking answers after it emerged that some schools in the Highland Council area are not opening today as had been planned.

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has praised the work of staff and the executive team in reopening schools across the region from today.

A tree-felling operation at Wick's Station Road will see a neglected area brightened up, according to local councillors.

A local councillor says she dreads to think of any pupil missing out on a job opportunity or university place as a result of the exam results fiasco.

Thurso High School's head teacher shared stories of the resilience and success of pupils and the importance of mental wellbeing with councillors.

Schools in Caithness have set out guidelines for parents whose children are returning for their studies next week after the lockdown period.

Highland Council’s controversial education chief failed to appear at an education committee meeting amid ongoing acrimony over his £936-a-day wage.

Highland Council is warning that part-time flashing 20 mph signs around the region's schools will not be operating as normal when pupils go back.

A demolition team has begun work on getting rid of a prominent eyesore building in Wick's High Street.

School staff across the north are looking forward to welcoming children back to their classrooms, starting from next week.

Multiple reports and images of illegally dumped items have come to light including mattresses, chairs, washing machines – and even a dead dog.

The departure of Highland Council’s education chief Paul Senior has led to calls for a probe into the whole affair by leading councillors.

Highland Council is in the process of renegotiating some school transport contracts, less than a week before schools reopen.

Highland Council has reminded the public that no more than 20 people should attend a funeral service in person during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Highland Council’s controversial chief officer of education is to leave his role in August, the local authority has confirmed.

Wild camping is "out of control" in Caithness and action has to be taken to deal with it, a local Highland councillor has said.

Updated financial modelling has been presented to a meeting of Highland Council, with a revised budget gap of £47.7 million now forecast.

Work has restarted on local authority housing developments around the Highland Council area, bringing a boost to the construction sector.

Staff at Highland Council have been praised for their "amazing response" to the coronavirus crisis.