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Cllr Karl Rosie reflects on success of Highland’s first Climate Festival

Cllr Karl Rosie reflects on success of Highland’s first Climate Festival

Cllr Karl Rosie reflects on success of Highland’s first Climate Festival

15 July 2022

Thurso and Northwest Caithness councillor Karl Rosie said it was encouraging to see how "motivated" people are in the region over climate change.


Public urged to take part in online consultation on short-term lets in the Highlands

Public urged to take part in online consultation on short-term lets in the Highlands

Public urged to take part in online consultation on short-term lets in the Highlands

14 July 2022

Consultation will run until Friday, August 5


Planning application for £1 million Dunbeath health hub lodged with Highland Council

Planning application for £1 million Dunbeath health hub lodged with Highland Council

Planning application for £1 million Dunbeath health hub lodged with Highland Council

13 July 2022

The facility will replace the existing centre in Neil Gunn Road


Council tries again to secure cash for NC500 improvements

Council tries again to secure cash for NC500 improvements

Council tries again to secure cash for NC500 improvements

13 July 2022

The council previously lost out on investment to fund road improvements along the west coast of the NC500.


Highland Council survey shows 'horrendous' number of speeding drivers in Castletown

Highland Council survey shows 'horrendous' number of speeding drivers in Castletown

Highland Council survey shows 'horrendous' number of speeding drivers in Castletown

13 July 2022

Survey recorded the vehicles and their speeds at the three entrances to the village over a seven day period last month


Council set to beat landfill deadline after agreeing major waste disposal deal

Council set to beat landfill deadline after agreeing major waste disposal deal

Council set to beat landfill deadline after agreeing major waste disposal deal

12 July 2022

The Highlands should meet a deadline for ending landfill three years early after the council agreed a £58 million deal with a waste disposal firm.


Businesses urged to apply for planning and building warrants before relaxation controls end on September 30, 2022

Businesses urged to apply for planning and building warrants before relaxation controls end on September 30, 2022

Businesses urged to apply for planning and building warrants before relaxation controls end on September 30, 2022

08 July 2022

The Highland Council is urging businesses to be prepared for the end of relaxation of planning and building warrant controls on September 30, 2022.


Shout out for volunteers for Summer Spruce Up event planned for Wick

Shout out for volunteers for Summer Spruce Up event planned for Wick

Shout out for volunteers for Summer Spruce Up event planned for Wick

07 July 2022

Volunteers are needed to tidy up Wick ahead of the up-and-coming Gala Week. Give the town a spruce with Mr Bruce!


Consultation launched on period products provision

Consultation launched on period products provision

Consultation launched on period products provision

06 July 2022

The council is looking for feedback on where the items could be made available.


Movement on whale carcass welcomed by Wick's community council but Highland Council slammed for inaction – Major U-turn by local authority

Movement on whale carcass welcomed by Wick's community council but Highland Council slammed for inaction – Major U-turn by local authority

Movement on whale carcass welcomed by Wick's community council but Highland Council slammed for inaction – Major U-turn by local authority

06 July 2022

The dilemma of a rotting whale carcass, lying for almost six months at Wick, may finally be resolved after a major U-turn by Highland Council.


Warning for Lybster Harbour visitors as bird flu casualties mount – 'Don't go near dead birds,' says retired Thurso vet

Warning for Lybster Harbour visitors as bird flu casualties mount – 'Don't go near dead birds,' says retired Thurso vet

Warning for Lybster Harbour visitors as bird flu casualties mount – 'Don't go near dead birds,' says retired Thurso vet

05 July 2022

The short stretch of pebble beach next to Lybster Harbour should be approached with caution due to the amount of apparent bird flu casualties on it.


Caithness Roads Recovery calling for extra traffic-calming measures near Pennyland school

Caithness Roads Recovery calling for extra traffic-calming measures near Pennyland school

Caithness Roads Recovery calling for extra traffic-calming measures near Pennyland school

05 July 2022

Caithness Roads Recovery is calling for extra traffic-calming measures near a Thurso school following concerns about congestion and excessive speed.


Linked fire alarm help for low-income home-owners in Caithness

Linked fire alarm help for low-income home-owners in Caithness

Linked fire alarm help for low-income home-owners in Caithness

04 July 2022

Low income home-owners, those with disabilities and pensioners in Caithness may be able to get help to supply and install interlinked fire alarms.


Thurso councillor Ron Gunn to head up Highland Council's new Caithness committee

Thurso councillor Ron Gunn to head up Highland Council's new Caithness committee

Thurso councillor Ron Gunn to head up Highland Council's new Caithness committee

01 July 2022

Ron Gunn has been appointed chairman of the Caithness committee at Highland Council after the new group of local councillors met for the first time.


Funds to help Caithness families as council announces £3.639m package – 'fantastic boost for the Highlands,' says council leader Raymond Bremner

Funds to help Caithness families as council announces £3.639m package – 'fantastic boost for the Highlands,' says council leader Raymond Bremner

Funds to help Caithness families as council announces £3.639m package – 'fantastic boost for the Highlands,' says council leader Raymond Bremner

01 July 2022

Highland Council approved a package of support totalling £3.639m for low-income households and economic growth.


Caithness man fined after disabled parking badge expired while his wife died

Caithness man fined after disabled parking badge expired while his wife died

Caithness man fined after disabled parking badge expired while his wife died

01 July 2022

He was fined £30 after failing to notice his permit had expired while caring for his dying wife.


Highland Council rejects claim that 20mph speed limit system at Thurso schools is not working

Highland Council rejects claim that 20mph speed limit system at Thurso schools is not working

Highland Council rejects claim that 20mph speed limit system at Thurso schools is not working

01 July 2022

Community council hears problem relates to software issue


When will Highland Council get around to painting lines at Watten's accident blackspot?

When will Highland Council get around to painting lines at Watten's accident blackspot?

When will Highland Council get around to painting lines at Watten's accident blackspot?

29 June 2022

The issue of road markings being repainted at an accident blackspot was highlighted at a meeting of Watten Community Council.


Chromebook 'refresh' will benefit thousands of Highland pupils

Chromebook 'refresh' will benefit thousands of Highland pupils

Chromebook 'refresh' will benefit thousands of Highland pupils

28 June 2022

A massive investment in new Chromebooks for Highland pupils will also provide plenty of work for a refurbishment specialist in the region.


Councillors asked to back NC500 bid for government cash.

Councillors asked to back NC500 bid for government cash.

Councillors asked to back NC500 bid for government cash.

27 June 2022

Councillors will see the report on Thursday.


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