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Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

03 August 2023

Highland Council is taking 'huge strides' toward the decarbonisation of its fleet to help tackle the ecological and climate emergency.


Speed limit plan in over 100 Highland areas, including Caithness, making progress

Speed limit plan in over 100 Highland areas, including Caithness, making progress

Speed limit plan in over 100 Highland areas, including Caithness, making progress

02 August 2023

Groundwork over 75 per cent complete, says local authority


Recycling collections set to resume at overflowing bottle banks

Recycling collections set to resume at overflowing bottle banks

Recycling collections set to resume at overflowing bottle banks

31 July 2023

Overflowing bottle banks in Caithness are expected to be emptied on Tuesday, following a vehicle breakdown affecting a contractor.


Over 50s jobs fair in Wick

Over 50s jobs fair in Wick

Over 50s jobs fair in Wick

31 July 2023

A jobs fair was held at the council offices in Wick to support people over 50 access training, volunteering, and employment opportunities.


Beware of toxic scum – people and pets should avoid blue-green algae in Wick River

Beware of toxic scum – people and pets should avoid blue-green algae in Wick River

Beware of toxic scum – people and pets should avoid blue-green algae in Wick River

28 July 2023

After a warning was issued about Loch Watten this week, Highland Council now advises caution after blue-green algae was also found in Wick River.


Pennyland nursery in Thurso declared 'weak' in hard-hitting care report

Pennyland nursery in Thurso declared 'weak' in hard-hitting care report

Pennyland nursery in Thurso declared 'weak' in hard-hitting care report

20 July 2023

Leadership at the Pennyland nursery in Thurso is weak while parents are concerned about the impact of staff changes on children


Highland Council planning applications in Caithness

Highland Council planning applications in Caithness

Highland Council planning applications in Caithness

19 July 2023

There are two plans being considered by Highland Council for a path extension at Wick Business Park and the siting of a glamping pod at Auckengill.


Stone wants Scottish education secretary to intervene over plans to mothball Dunbeath nursery

Stone wants Scottish education secretary to intervene over plans to mothball Dunbeath nursery

Stone wants Scottish education secretary to intervene over plans to mothball Dunbeath nursery

12 July 2023

North MP says parents have been "denied a voice" on the controversial issue


Don’t lose your vote – Caithness residents urged to check voter registration details

Don’t lose your vote – Caithness residents urged to check voter registration details

Don’t lose your vote – Caithness residents urged to check voter registration details

12 July 2023

Caithness residents are urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.


Airline hit by contractual penalties over 'performance issues' on Wick/Aberdeen route

Airline hit by contractual penalties over 'performance issues' on Wick/Aberdeen route

Airline hit by contractual penalties over 'performance issues' on Wick/Aberdeen route

12 July 2023

Highland Council has imposed contractual penalties on Eastern Airways after the level of service between Wick and Aberdeen fell "below expectations".


Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands reaches big milestone

Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands reaches big milestone

Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands reaches big milestone

09 July 2023

AN ambitious creative project which has united communities across the Highlands and islands has marked a major milestone.


Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

07 July 2023

Highlands and Islands Greens voiced concerns over council/government promotion of cheap flights between Wick and Aberdeen.


Dunbeath nursery mothballing plan to be reviewed by Highland Council next spring

Dunbeath nursery mothballing plan to be reviewed by Highland Council next spring

Dunbeath nursery mothballing plan to be reviewed by Highland Council next spring

07 July 2023

Local authority says it has no statutory obligation to deliver nursery provision


Play equipment to be installed at Grizzly Park in Wick

Play equipment to be installed at Grizzly Park in Wick

Play equipment to be installed at Grizzly Park in Wick

06 July 2023

New funding from the Scottish Government will allow replacement play equipment to be installed in Wick's Grizzly Park, Highland Council has said.


Castletown community councillors concerned about funding for village officer post

Castletown community councillors concerned about funding for village officer post

Castletown community councillors concerned about funding for village officer post

06 July 2023

No decision made yet on the amount of money to be allocated


Flights between Wick and Aberdeen expected to attract 11,000 passengers in 2023/24

Flights between Wick and Aberdeen expected to attract 11,000 passengers in 2023/24

Flights between Wick and Aberdeen expected to attract 11,000 passengers in 2023/24

05 July 2023

Special promotional fares of £49.99 to be introduced for flights in August


Council leader hopes Wick community will look after revamped toilets

Council leader hopes Wick community will look after revamped toilets

Council leader hopes Wick community will look after revamped toilets

04 July 2023

Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner is hoping the community will "pull together" to look after the new public conveniences in Wick town centre.


Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

Highlands' shock sewage dump figure

04 July 2023

Highland Council is taking action after the shock revelation that sewage was dumped 952 times in Highland through sewer overflows.


Thurso's former canoe club hut demolished after concerns over coastal erosion

Thurso's former canoe club hut demolished after concerns over coastal erosion

Thurso's former canoe club hut demolished after concerns over coastal erosion

03 July 2023

Work has begun on a £26,000 scheme to demolish a redundant watersports facility at Thurso beach and improve the surrounding area.


'Disgraceful' plan to mothball Dunbeath nursery to be fought by parents

'Disgraceful' plan to mothball Dunbeath nursery to be fought by parents

'Disgraceful' plan to mothball Dunbeath nursery to be fought by parents

30 June 2023

Parents have vowed to fight a "disgraceful" plan by Highland Council to mothball the nursery at Dunbeath primary school.


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