Highland Council

Highland Council has responded to worries that not enough housing is planned to meet future demand in the region.

A Midlands-based company is helping reduce fuel costs for tenants and boost sustainability by doubling the size of Wick's district heating system.

A Highland councillor from Caithness has resigned from the SNP, saying he is "deeply troubled" by the party's policies.

Plans have been put forward to Highland Council for a pet crematorium facility to be sited near Wick.

Highland business leaders want councillors to ‘seize the opportunity’ of the Cromarty and Inverness Green Freeport to boost 'critical' infrastructure.

The Met Office warns that transport disruption from snow and ice is likely on Friday and Saturday in Caithness.

An elderly man spoke about perceived dangers and access issues at a controversial turning point in a dead-end street in Wick.

Highland Council has issued a road report after a yellow weather warning was put in place for Caithness today due to the wintry conditions.

An encouraging rise in passengers using Wick airport is proof that local people are investing in the Aberdeen route, Raymond Bremner has said.

She says she accepts the sanction adding 'being a councillor in these conditions is extremely trying and stressful.'

No schools were closed in Caithness due to the wintry conditions but the Met Office warns of more snow over the next few days.

Long-suffering motorists in Wick are having to buy new tyres "every five or six weeks" because of damage caused by potholes, it has been claimed.

Raymond Bremner is hoping the improvements brought about by Wick's street design project will act as "a catalyst" to attract new businesses.

New group set up to campaign for local facility

Highland Council has issued a road condition report for the region and highlighted the impact of negative temperatures in Caithness this morning.

MSP Edward Mountain said it was 'beyond belief' and that the responsible parties should help pay the money back.

Highland councillors have agreed to object to a 53MW wind farm proposed for the north coast.

"We should never underestimate the ability to change lives by being there for others," says Highland councillor.

The average council house rent in Highland will increase from £83 per week to almost £90 per week, Highland Council has announced today.

North MSP Maree Todd is being urged to intervene over the need for "basic maintenance" tasks along several stretches of the A9 in the Highlands.