Highland Council

Highlanders out of the habit are being urged to reignite childhood love affairs with the pedal bike for many good reasons.

The new Highland Council leader, Wick and East Caithness councillor Raymond Bremner, believes the region could be a European green energy powerhouse.

The Highland Council is working in partnership with key sectors to improve and manage visitor pressures experienced across the area.

Planning application from Whirlwind Energy Storage Ltd under consideration by Highland Council

The Caithness leader of Highland Council has welcomed a hydro scheme on the River Ness which is now fully operational.

Highland Council convener Bill Lobban has publicly congratulated the Queen for her 70 years on the throne.

Caithness councillor Raymond Bremner said he is a “Caithness councillor first and foremost” as he vows to work together in council.

And why Highland Council may want to consider getting a new phone contract

A trial that allows motorhome users to park overnight in designated Highland Council car parks has been approved.

Scotland will be the first UK nation to pursue a ban on single-use plastics

A busy half-mile of twisty single-track road with blind spots at Achalone near Halkirk is deemed suitable for kids to walk, according to the council.

A Castletown resident vented his anger over motorists who regularly flout the law as they pass his house on the outskirts of the village.

Highland Council’s new leader, Raymond Bremner, has welcomed the claim that thousands of jobs would be created by Cromarty Firth Green Freeport.

Councillor Raymond Bremner will lead the local authority, with Strathspey member Bill Lobban appointed council convener.

A survey highlighting areas of the UK that benefit most from council tax shows that residents in Highland rank near the bottom.

With Caithness Councillor Raymond Bremner set to become council leader

A Caithness member has resigned from the independent group on Highland Council – citing the SNP's opposition to nuclear power as the main reason.

Devolved power, flexible working and smart budgeting are among modernisation plans floated by Councillor Bill Lobban.

Jamie Stone has urged the Scottish Government to "get a grip" on literacy and numeracy after Highland primaries fared poorly in national rankings.

So who is the man widely tipped to become one of the most powerful politicians in the region?