Highland Council’s education committee has agreed to make “huge changes” to how it funds schools to deliver additional support for learning.
Bosses blame inflationary pressures and staff pay awards for the shortfall
In the Highlands, 43 percent of pupils need some form of additional support for learning.
New figures from Highland Council reveal its primary school attainment is the second most improved in Scotland.
Members of Highland Council’s health committee have called for more detail about how the council will improve its services for vulnerable children.
Some councillors say the new charges mean it’s now cheaper to run a petrol car than an electric one.
Highland councillors today reiterated their support for 20mph speed limits – but agreed that motorists are largely ignoring the new rules.
The cost of charging an electric vehicle at a Highland Council rapid charging point could soon increase to 70p per kilowatt hour.
Highland Council has reiterated its support for a visitor levy, or so-called "tourist tax".
Council officers have warned that anything less than six per cent will mean a cut in the repairs and maintenance budget.
Nairn councillors have spoken of exciting times ahead for Nairn, as they stepped up progress with the Common Good Fund.
Nairn councillors yesterday agreed to fund a beach access platform and the next phase of the Team Hamish project.
The community group behind the popular Nairn splashpad hopes to secure £79,000 funding for phase two of its mission to brighten up the town’s links.
Highland’s new schools could hang in the balance as councillors cancelled their capital investment meeting, with no new date set.
Council leader Raymond Bremner vows to protect jobs and communities from budget cuts.
Liberal Democrat leader Alasdair Christie has failed in an attempt to call an emergency council meeting – but says he won’t stop trying.
Councillor Maxine Smith believes a different approach is needed to solve school-build woes.
There's a meaty to-do list following another tough year throwing up plenty of challenges.
Highland Council is conducting a review of its office estate in the hopes of saving more than a million pounds in operating costs.
Raigmore Hospital will soon benefit from a new bus link, after Highland Council finally approved NHS plans.
