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HIGHLAND COUNCIL
Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness
Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness
Highland Council warned drivers of damp and wet roads in Caithness as wintry conditions continue to take hold of the county.
Wick community campus to reopen on Wednesday after storm damage
Wick community campus to reopen on Wednesday after storm damage
Wick's community campus is to reopen on Wednesday now that interim repairs have been completed following damage caused by Storm Arwen.
Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness
Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness
Highland Council provided a summary of reports from operational staff on road conditions and school closures in the county.
Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'
Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'
The leader of the Highland Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson, recently met with council roads staff in Wick on a visit to Caithness.
Murkle camping plan could give a boost to the local economy, says report.
Murkle camping plan could give a boost to the local economy, says report.
A plan to create eight camping pods at West Murkle would create "a significant economic benefit" for local area.
Wick campus closed due to 'large hole' – parent council chair condemns building's failings
Wick campus closed due to 'large hole' – parent council chair condemns building's failings
Pupils sent home due to storm damage at Wick Community Campus – parent council chair expressed his disappointment over repeated structural issues.
Caithness buyers encouraged to know their delivery rights and report concerns
Caithness buyers encouraged to know their delivery rights and report concerns
Caithness shoppers are being advised to know their rights and to report problems about unfair delivery surcharges and misleading claims.
Roads campaigner says Caithness needs to break away after being 'ignored and marginalised'
Roads campaigner says Caithness needs to break away after being 'ignored and marginalised'
Campaigner Iain Gregory says frustration over damaged roads has led to a growing conviction that the county should break away from Highland Council.
Calls for urgent repairs to damaged safety barriers near Thurso primary school
Calls for urgent repairs to damaged safety barriers near Thurso primary school
Calls are being made for urgent repairs to a mangled set of safety barriers alongside a busy road close to Mount Pleasant Primary School in Thurso.
A third of households in Highland Council area experiencing fuel poverty
A third of households in Highland Council area experiencing fuel poverty
Fuel poverty is affecting a third of households in the Highland Council area, according to figures presented to the corporate resources committee.