Highland Council

Saddened community figures have called Cllr Alasdair Rhind a “font of knowledge, gentleman and friend”.

A Thurso mum pleading for respite care for her severely autistic son has started an online petition that is quickly gaining momentum.

He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’

Heavy vehicles are destroying pavements in Watten but there are ‘no easy answers’ to the problem, according to a local roads campaigner.

He was backed by Struan Mackie who accuses the council of ‘creating a culture of fear and intimidation.’

Artworks installed in Wick lanes will make the town centre "more inviting and appealing", according to Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner.

Roads campaigner Iain Gregory has warned that tourists "are simply going to stop coming" if they have to endure substandard infrastructure.

Mr Salmond told those gathered that he would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister.

A woman who owns a tourism business has complained to Highland Council over the "horrendous" state of the road at her property, close to the NC500.

The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.

Caithness residents are invited to describe their experiences of living, working, visiting and investing in the area.

Matthew Reiss has warned Scottish Government minister Emma Roddick that facilities at Thurso High School are "failing faster than expected".

Councillor Karl Rosie will join him as the Alba Party plans a ‘Highland Manifesto’ amid allegations the SNP are 'asleep at the wheel.'

Two Caithness councillors have been told that the Scottish Government is "committed to building a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rural economy".

A Greens Highland councillor has called for more staff to tackle a huge backlog of unresolved planning enforcement cases across the region.

Emily Williams said winning the award was a 'lovely surprise'.

Two crossings in close proximity near the junction of Thurso Road and Bankhead Road, Wick, had been left unmarked since resurfacing work last June.

3380 bins for its for the revamped waste and recycling collections had ‘minor problems' but service is not affected.

An application is under consideration with Highland Council's planning department for a battery energy storage system at Glengolly Farm near Thurso.

Plans to invest up to £60m new capital in Highland roads and infrastructure were approved at a council meeting today (March 14).