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Focus North Conference in Wick – seeking to 'drive opportunities to shape our future'

Focus North Conference in Wick – seeking to 'drive opportunities to shape our future'

Focus North Conference in Wick – seeking to 'drive opportunities to shape our future'

28 February 2024

Following the success of the 2023 event, the Focus North business conference is set to kick off again on March 19 in Wick.


Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

Opposition groups say Highland Council budget 'does nothing to improve life'

28 February 2024

They say the budget has 'no real substance' and question if it 'will in fact cover the financial gap.'


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: New energy efficiency Bill could 'obliterate' Highland finances

27 February 2024

The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.


Highland empty homes officer up for award

Highland empty homes officer up for award

Highland empty homes officer up for award

27 February 2024

A woman working to make sure Highland homes are being put to the best use is in the running for a national award in recognition of her achievements.


Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

27 February 2024

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.


Highland Council Budget: How it affects you and what to expect in a crunch week for the north

Highland Council Budget: How it affects you and what to expect in a crunch week for the north

Highland Council Budget: How it affects you and what to expect in a crunch week for the north

26 February 2024

From taxes to roads to fees, we take you through some of the main points of the £602 million budget.


Scottish Government depopulation action plan 'an insult to Caithness'

Scottish Government depopulation action plan 'an insult to Caithness'

Scottish Government depopulation action plan 'an insult to Caithness'

23 February 2024

A 95-page Scottish Government document aimed at tackling depopulation has been condemned as an insult to Caithness by two Highland councillors.


Highland Council leader reveals up to £60 million could be found for roads and infrastructure

Highland Council leader reveals up to £60 million could be found for roads and infrastructure

Highland Council leader reveals up to £60 million could be found for roads and infrastructure

22 February 2024

Raymond Bremner says an extra £60 million would go ‘some way towards us being able to invest in important capital projects.’


Hundreds of Highland planning breaches kept secret

Hundreds of Highland planning breaches kept secret

Hundreds of Highland planning breaches kept secret

22 February 2024

Highland Council is investigating hundreds of land owners and developers for breaching planning rules, without sharing details online.


Section of A836 in Sutherland on North Coast 500 to close to traffic for five days, warns Highland Council

Section of A836 in Sutherland on North Coast 500 to close to traffic for five days, warns Highland Council

Section of A836 in Sutherland on North Coast 500 to close to traffic for five days, warns Highland Council

22 February 2024

Roadworks will affect a mile-long section of road from the eastern end of Bettyhill to the turn off for Farr.


Stone wants answers on why 'things are going so wrong' with respite care in Caithness

Stone wants answers on why 'things are going so wrong' with respite care in Caithness

Stone wants answers on why 'things are going so wrong' with respite care in Caithness

22 February 2024

North MP to contact Highland Council on lack of facilities in county


Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

21 February 2024

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.


WATCH: Noisy nightmare over for Watten residents as dodgy manhole cover replaced

WATCH: Noisy nightmare over for Watten residents as dodgy manhole cover replaced

WATCH: Noisy nightmare over for Watten residents as dodgy manhole cover replaced

21 February 2024

The cause of many sleepless nights in Watten was resolved today when the rattling cover over a sewer pipe on the A882 was replaced.


Questions remain as Highland Council issues statement about its budget

Questions remain as Highland Council issues statement about its budget

Questions remain as Highland Council issues statement about its budget

21 February 2024

Council leader Raymond Bremner said: 'It has been our priority to protect jobs and services wherever possible.'


Highland Council leader 'absolutely delighted' over Wick PSO boost

Highland Council leader 'absolutely delighted' over Wick PSO boost

Highland Council leader 'absolutely delighted' over Wick PSO boost

21 February 2024

Vital funding from the Scottish Government for Wick/Aberdeen air links will continue in 2024/25, it was announced this morning.


Highland Council ward management changes will be 'as community focused as possible.'

Highland Council ward management changes will be 'as community focused as possible.'

Highland Council ward management changes will be 'as community focused as possible.'

21 February 2024

Re-organisation outlined at Association of Caithness Community Councils meeting


Exclusive: Highland Council budget includes potential job losses and adult social care cuts

Exclusive: Highland Council budget includes potential job losses and adult social care cuts

Exclusive: Highland Council budget includes potential job losses and adult social care cuts

20 February 2024

But there is little information on roads spending as the £602.5 million budget seeks to plug a £65 million blackhole.


Development at former children's home in Wick

Development at former children's home in Wick

Development at former children's home in Wick

20 February 2024

An application has been lodged with Highland Council regarding developments at the former children's care home in Wick called Avonlea.


Go-ahead for solar panels on former Wick cinema and social club

Go-ahead for solar panels on former Wick cinema and social club

Go-ahead for solar panels on former Wick cinema and social club

20 February 2024

Highland Council has given the go-ahead for solar panels to be installed on the roof of a derelict former cinema and social club in Wick.


WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mould-riddled Thurso house – 'No one should live in these conditions,' says local MP

WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mould-riddled Thurso house – 'No one should live in these conditions,' says local MP

WATCH: Disabled 71-year-old on oxygen wants moved from mould-riddled Thurso house – 'No one should live in these conditions,' says local MP

20 February 2024

A disabled Thurso man, who breathes with an oxygen cylinder, is pleads with the council to be decanted from his mouldy home before it 'kills' him.


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