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Traffic restriction plan at Pennyland school is 'not going to work', it is claimed

Traffic restriction plan at Pennyland school is 'not going to work', it is claimed

Traffic restriction plan at Pennyland school is 'not going to work', it is claimed

29 September 2022

Council says scheme will encourage active travel, reduce risks from traffic and tackle air pollution


Plan for mobile phone mast near Lybster

Plan for mobile phone mast near Lybster

Plan for mobile phone mast near Lybster

28 September 2022

Berkshire company lodges application with Highland Council


Avonlea users still waiting for clarity on what 'temporarily vacated' will mean

Avonlea users still waiting for clarity on what 'temporarily vacated' will mean

Avonlea users still waiting for clarity on what 'temporarily vacated' will mean

28 September 2022

Avonlea users are still awaiting clarity on its future – over three weeks after Highland Council said the facility was being "temporarily vacated".


Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

Spittal speeding issue needs resolved or 'someone is going to be killed', says local man

27 September 2022

A Caithness resident talked about his battle to slow down speeding traffic going through the hamlet of Spittal.


Thurso councillor chairs new climate change committee and puts forward green commitments – Karl Rosie speaks with Extinction Rebellion protestors

Thurso councillor chairs new climate change committee and puts forward green commitments – Karl Rosie speaks with Extinction Rebellion protestors

Thurso councillor chairs new climate change committee and puts forward green commitments – Karl Rosie speaks with Extinction Rebellion protestors

23 September 2022

A Thurso councillor talked with climate protestors as part of his new position as chair of the council’s climate change committee.


FoI reveals 60 per cent of council homes in Wick fall below energy efficiency targets

FoI reveals 60 per cent of council homes in Wick fall below energy efficiency targets

FoI reveals 60 per cent of council homes in Wick fall below energy efficiency targets

23 September 2022

Edward Mountain calls for local authority to take urgent action to address the issue


COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Highland Council agrees £3.2m package to help worst-off locals through the winter

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Highland Council agrees £3.2m package to help worst-off locals through the winter

COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS: Highland Council agrees £3.2m package to help worst-off locals through the winter

22 September 2022

The measures include a one-off £145 payment to the worst off households and an extension of free school meals


Crisis measures could risk early learning and childcare as Highland Council moves to freeze funding

Crisis measures could risk early learning and childcare as Highland Council moves to freeze funding

Crisis measures could risk early learning and childcare as Highland Council moves to freeze funding

22 September 2022

Providers say they are already short-changed to the tune of 24 per cent while the local authority says it simply cannot up the hourly rate


Caithness organisations invited to apply for over £5 million community regeneration funding

Caithness organisations invited to apply for over £5 million community regeneration funding

Caithness organisations invited to apply for over £5 million community regeneration funding

22 September 2022

The Highland Council is inviting Caithness organisations to apply for over £5 million community regeneration funding.


Council leader Raymond Bremner reflects on the passing of the Queen and her connections with Caithness

Council leader Raymond Bremner reflects on the passing of the Queen and her connections with Caithness

Council leader Raymond Bremner reflects on the passing of the Queen and her connections with Caithness

22 September 2022

The leader of Highland Council, Raymond Bremner, looked back on the life of HM Queen Elizabeth and how her passing will affect many in Caithness.


Council leader Raymond Bremner wants a 'listening council' as new programme is developed

Council leader Raymond Bremner wants a 'listening council' as new programme is developed

Council leader Raymond Bremner wants a 'listening council' as new programme is developed

22 September 2022

The leader of Highland Council, Raymond Bremner, talked about current challenges the local authority faces and the newly announced Council Programme.


Public views sought for 2022/2023 taxi fare review in Highland

Public views sought for 2022/2023 taxi fare review in Highland

Public views sought for 2022/2023 taxi fare review in Highland

21 September 2022

Views are being sought on proposals by Highland Council to review the maximum level of charges for the hire of taxis or private hire cars.


Traffic calming measures in Castletown will be 'first step in making the village safer,' says campaigners

Traffic calming measures in Castletown will be 'first step in making the village safer,' says campaigners

Traffic calming measures in Castletown will be 'first step in making the village safer,' says campaigners

19 September 2022

Plan will create two pinch points on Main Street to slow vehicles


Highland councillors from Caithness make trip to London to pay respects to Queen

Highland councillors from Caithness make trip to London to pay respects to Queen

Highland councillors from Caithness make trip to London to pay respects to Queen

16 September 2022

Three Highland councillors with Caithness connections have travelled to London to pay their respects to the Queen over the coming days.


Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

16 September 2022

A Highland councillor highlighted a North Coast 500 route issue in Caithness where drivers are being confused and locals angered due to a fallen sign.


Thurso riverside landmark is 'in need of urgent attention,' says local Highland councillor

Thurso riverside landmark is 'in need of urgent attention,' says local Highland councillor

Thurso riverside landmark is 'in need of urgent attention,' says local Highland councillor

15 September 2022

A detailed survey is to be carried out on the Mall shelter


Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

12 September 2022

All schools, council offices and service points will be closed to the public on Monday, September 19.


Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

Highland Council confirms the locations of Books of Condolences and Gardens of Remembrance

09 September 2022

Convener Bill Lobban urged people to 'come together' as that 'may help us come to terms with such a loss'


Breaking: Inverness will host the proclamation of King Charles for the whole of the north, including Grampian and the Islands

Breaking: Inverness will host the proclamation of King Charles for the whole of the north, including Grampian and the Islands

Breaking: Inverness will host the proclamation of King Charles for the whole of the north, including Grampian and the Islands

09 September 2022

It comes as Highland Council postpones major events and committees after the death of the Queen


Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

Watch: Significant events like the 400 year old Kirking of the council could be cancelled after the death of the Queen

09 September 2022

Chief executive Donna Manson says 'this is a period of mourning' and 'it is important that we get that right'


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