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Personal presentation for Thurso woman with over 40 years in public service

A Caithness woman was surprised when her boss and line manager turned up at her house to present her with a long service award.

Wick riverside teen booze culture condemned

At a meeting of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council on Monday the behaviour of drunk teenagers at the town's riverside area was condemned.

Council continues work to tackle homelessness

Homelessness was on the agenda earlier today at a Highland Council meeting to discuss updates on how the issue was tackled during the Covid pandemic.

Council 'followed correct procedures' in granting permission to spaceport

Highland Council was entitled to grant permission for Scotland's first spaceport in Sutherland, a lawyer has told a judicial review of the decision.

Schools choose whether pupils see Scotland's Euro matches

Highland Council has adopted a devolved school management approach meaning individual head teachers get to make the decision.

Council launches #BuildingOurFutureHighland

The council launches a campaign to keep the public updated on education, housing, and property projects across the region.

£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

Taxi and private hire drivers and taxi operators are set to benefit from a new grant scheme, following an announcement from Scottish Government.

Nicola Sinclair to stand down from Highland Council to take up journalism role

Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair is standing down from local government after four years, saying it is "time for a change".

Caithness major energy storage plan to go before Highland Council – but no decision will be made

A plan to create a multi-million pound energy storage plant in Caithness is to go before Highland Council next week.

Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

The deadline approaches for a Highland Council funding initiative that could bring great benefits to Caithness.

Council eases regulations for motorhome stopover sites in Caithness

The council is to temporarily relax licensing regulations to enable landowners with suitable sites to provide continental style motorhome stopovers.

'Widespread local support' for Strathy South wind farm plan, say SSE

A plan to build a huge wind farm near Strathy has "widespread local support", according to the company behind the project.

Strathy South wind farm should have four fewer turbines, says Highland Council report

The proposed wind farm at Strathy South should have four fewer turbines, taking the number from 39 to 35.

Plans to develop Wick Business Park

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is planning to extend Wick Business Park with extra spaces for light industrial and business units.

Revised rules for burial grounds and crematorium begin on Tuesday

The move follows a public consultation by Highland Council in February and March and the new regulations are due to last for the next 10 years.

Reminder of EU Settlement Scheme deadline

The council encourages EU/EEA/Swiss citizens in Caithness who has not yet applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to do so before the June 30 deadline.

Wick and its harbour may benefit from funding bid

Highland Council is working to submit bids into the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund and Community Renewal Fund with Wick's regeneration a main focus

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Personal presentation for Thurso woman with over 40 years in public service

Wick riverside teen booze culture condemned

Wick riverside teen booze culture condemned

Council continues work to tackle homelessness

Council continues work to tackle homelessness

Council 'followed correct procedures' in granting permission to spaceport

Council 'followed correct procedures' in granting permission to spaceport

Schools choose whether pupils see Scotland's Euro matches

Schools choose whether pupils see Scotland's Euro matches

Council launches #BuildingOurFutureHighland

Council launches #BuildingOurFutureHighland

£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

Nicola Sinclair to stand down from Highland Council to take up journalism role

Nicola Sinclair to stand down from Highland Council to take up journalism role

Caithness major energy storage plan to go before Highland Council – but no decision will be made

Caithness major energy storage plan to go before Highland Council – but no decision will be made

Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

Council eases regulations for motorhome stopover sites in Caithness

Council eases regulations for motorhome stopover sites in Caithness

'Widespread local support' for Strathy South wind farm plan, say SSE

'Widespread local support' for Strathy South wind farm plan, say SSE

Strathy South wind farm should have four fewer turbines, says Highland Council report

Strathy South wind farm should have four fewer turbines, says Highland Council report

Plans to develop Wick Business Park

Plans to develop Wick Business Park

Revised rules for burial grounds and crematorium begin on Tuesday

Revised rules for burial grounds and crematorium begin on Tuesday

Reminder of EU Settlement Scheme deadline

Reminder of EU Settlement Scheme deadline

Wick and its harbour may benefit from funding bid

Wick and its harbour may benefit from funding bid

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