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HIGHLAND COUNCIL
'High priority' work carried out at Watten accident blackspot after Groat highlighted issue – 'It’s only taken a number of crashes and press stories for this council to do the basics,' says ward councillor Andrew Jarvie
'High priority' work carried out at Watten accident blackspot after Groat highlighted issue – 'It’s only taken a number of crashes and press stories for this council to do the basics,' says ward councillor Andrew Jarvie
An accident blackspot in Watten was treated as a 'high priority' case for white lining work after the paper tackled Highland Council about the problem
Action call by north politicians to try and avoid strike by council workers in the Highlands
Action call by north politicians to try and avoid strike by council workers in the Highlands
Unions describe two per cent pay offer as 'derisory'
Highland Council plan menopause café event
Highland Council plan menopause café event
The event is hoping to break down the subject of later life into a helpful session over tea and coffee.
Highland Council workers signed up to Unite the union are due to take industrial action
Highland Council workers signed up to Unite the union are due to take industrial action
The union said strike dates will be fixed later this week.
North householders warned about traders offering home energy products
North householders warned about traders offering home energy products
Warning issued by Highland Council and Energy Efficiency Scotland
Wick councillor seeks completion of car park redesign as Covid test centre moves out
Wick councillor seeks completion of car park redesign as Covid test centre moves out
Raymond Bremner is pushing for improvements to be finished off at Wick's riverside car park now that the Covid testing centre has been taken away.
New Wick provost 'humbled' to receive accolade and wants return of core services
New Wick provost 'humbled' to receive accolade and wants return of core services
The newly elected Wick provost talked about wanting to see core services returned to the area and the humbling moment she received the chain of office
Council could run bus services in Caithness and other parts of the Highlands
Council could run bus services in Caithness and other parts of the Highlands
Move could improve local bus services, says councillor Rosie
Highland's first climate festival hailed as 'a huge hit' by Caithness councillor Karl Rosie
Highland's first climate festival hailed as 'a huge hit' by Caithness councillor Karl Rosie
Event could be bigger next year, say the organisers
Highland Council warning to visitors over litter and fires
Highland Council warning to visitors over litter and fires
Visitors are being urged by Highland Council to treat the natural environment with respect and help keep the region free of rubbish this summer.
