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‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

28 March 2025

Caithness campaigner Iain Gregory has called for “urgent intervention” from the Scottish Government to help bring roads up to acceptable standards.


Councillors Raymond Bremner and David Fraser defend their positions after Caithness members criticise them over Avonlea ‘silence’

Councillors Raymond Bremner and David Fraser defend their positions after Caithness members criticise them over Avonlea ‘silence’

Councillors Raymond Bremner and David Fraser defend their positions after Caithness members criticise them over Avonlea ‘silence’

28 March 2025

Avonlea is now gearing up to provide pupils with additional needs at Wick High School with a space for supported learning.


Latest Avonlea revelations cast doubt on the council’s version of events and spark call for leader’s resignation

Latest Avonlea revelations cast doubt on the council’s version of events and spark call for leader’s resignation

Latest Avonlea revelations cast doubt on the council’s version of events and spark call for leader’s resignation

28 March 2025

The latest information undermines the council’s narrative leading to calls for Raymond Bremner to step down.


Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

Five councillors slam Highland Council’s closure of Avonlea children’s home

27 March 2025

They say the local authority officials ‘decided to protect their positions and status’ and ‘quash discontent’.


Councillors agree pay increases

Councillors agree pay increases

Councillors agree pay increases

27 March 2025

Councillors have agreed to boost senior councillor pay by between £5-11k this year.


Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

26 March 2025

Eastern Airways is facing criticism over its “shoddy reliability” following the late cancellation of a Wick flight a week after the PSO was renewed.


Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

26 March 2025

Struan Mackie has welcomed a UK government pledge that Vulcan will be asked to continue with MoD activity until April 2027 at the earliest.


‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

26 March 2025

A new group has been set up online to push for better connectivity for Caithness against a backdrop of recurring problems affecting Wick flights.


Highland councillor objects to proposed 21.7 per cent pay hike saying ‘they are not reading the room’

Highland councillor objects to proposed 21.7 per cent pay hike saying ‘they are not reading the room’

Highland councillor objects to proposed 21.7 per cent pay hike saying ‘they are not reading the room’

25 March 2025

Michael Gregson says ‘the people are just not feeling the love, and this excessive pay rise to ourselves certainly won’t change that perception’.


£100m Thurso ‘POD’ scheme could deliver new school in 2030

£100m Thurso ‘POD’ scheme could deliver new school in 2030

£100m Thurso ‘POD’ scheme could deliver new school in 2030

25 March 2025

A new school and community building for Thurso could be up and running in 2030 as councillors are asked to approve the project’s timescales.


Highland Councillors set to get inflation busting 21% pay hike adding around £500k to the wage bill

Highland Councillors set to get inflation busting 21% pay hike adding around £500k to the wage bill

Highland Councillors set to get inflation busting 21% pay hike adding around £500k to the wage bill

25 March 2025

The move follows recommendations by the Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee.


Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

23 March 2025

An image of fly-tipped tyres at a Wick beauty spot on social media led to widespread condemnation from locals.


Public feedback invited on Highland Council draft of Caithness Place Plan before April deadline

Public feedback invited on Highland Council draft of Caithness Place Plan before April deadline

Public feedback invited on Highland Council draft of Caithness Place Plan before April deadline

22 March 2025

Highland Council has released its draft of the Caithness Area Place Plan.


Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

21 March 2025

The Groat challenged it over its internal communications compared to what emerged publicly.


AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

21 March 2025

Hundreds of pages of confidential emails help lift the lid on what went on behind closed doors at the local authority.


‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

‘I could have raised more money shaking a bucket at Inverness Airport’ - motorhome levy criticised as senior councillors want faith

20 March 2025

Councillors hoped to take advantage of the lucrative North Coast 500 route, using the funds raised to improve services along the route.


Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

20 March 2025

A Dunbeath man helped save a struggling seagull from roof netting on a Wick building and describes it as a death trap for wild birds.


Caithness hotelier warns visitor levy plans are ‘flawed’ and ‘bad for Highlands’

Caithness hotelier warns visitor levy plans are ‘flawed’ and ‘bad for Highlands’

Caithness hotelier warns visitor levy plans are ‘flawed’ and ‘bad for Highlands’

19 March 2025

Hotelier Andrew Mackay believes “accommodation tax” would be a more accurate term for the so-called tourist tax being proposed for the Highlands.


Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

19 March 2025

Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north Sutherland coast.


Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

18 March 2025

A voluntary scheme to get campervan owners to pay towards upkeep of facilities has raised just £20,000 - against an annual target of £500,000.


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