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New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Helen Crawford says it is a ‘good day for democracy’ as she sought to keep communities informed of the wave of projects planned for the region.

Caithness pilot housing scheme sees 18 homes brought back into use

A total of 18 homes that were previously unoccupied have been brought back into use in Caithness under a Highland Council scheme.

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Caithness projects for Green Health Week (May 3-11) include events at Castletown, Dunnet Forest, Wick and Lybster.

Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Cllr Ron Gunn opened up about the health issues that led to the hard decision to stand down from chairing the Caithness Committee.

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

The new joint chairs of the Caithness Committee were elected today, and successful funding applications for the last financial year were listed.

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Highland Council is now urging residents to submit comments highlighting the potential impact the closures could have.

Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

Plans for one of Scotland’s largest battery storage sites has been objected to by councillors because it is just two miles from the Castle of Mey.

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council say information services for parents of children with autism will continue as part of a new project.

‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

A far north councillor has hit out at the toll taken on elected politicians by people who carry out misinformed, corrosive social media attacks.

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

A public spending watchdog says Highland Council faces “challenges” in delivering ambitious infrastructure improvements in the next 20 years.

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as chief officer education for primary and early years.

Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

Bower could regain its community voice by merging with a neighbouring area.

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

A Sutherland councillor has been suspended for two months for behaving “disrespectfully” towards the chairman and committee of a community group.

‘Eminently sensible’: MP backs idea of Loganair flights stopping off at Wick

A suggestion that some flights to and from Orkney could stop off in Wick deserves to be taken seriously, according to far north MP Jamie Stone.

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Assistant chief-exec Kate Lackie says the local authority had continued to fund the service ‘without fail’ and would have continued to do so.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

New map identifies sheer scale of Highland renewables projects including 1305 applications after months long battle by local councillor

Caithness pilot housing scheme sees 18 homes brought back into use

Caithness pilot housing scheme sees 18 homes brought back into use

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

Sutherland councillor suspended from office over conduct

‘Eminently sensible’: MP backs idea of Loganair flights stopping off at Wick

‘Eminently sensible’: MP backs idea of Loganair flights stopping off at Wick

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

Highland Council assistant chief-exec says ‘alternative ways’ to fund autism information service were offered in bid to prevent closure

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