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Council investigation after claims of social work files left in abandoned office

08 January 2019
Council investigation after claims of social work files left in abandoned office

Council investigation after claims of social work files left in abandoned office

08 January 2019

HIGHLAND Council has launched an investigation into a potentially serious data breach after highly confidential social work documents were apparently…


Highland Council hits back over finance criticisms

21 December 2018
Highland Council hits back over finance criticisms

Highland Council hits back over finance criticisms

21 December 2018

Highland Council has defended its financial record after highly critical sections from an internal Deloitte report were quoted in the Inverness Courier.


MP complains about city-region deal cash share

18 December 2018
MP complains about city-region deal cash share

MP complains about city-region deal cash share

18 December 2018

THE multimillion-pound city-region deal that has funded major infrastructure projects in the Highlands has again come under fire for being too Inverness-centric.


Councillor claims Inverness schools face places crisis

14 December 2018
Councillor claims Inverness schools face places crisis

Councillor claims Inverness schools face places crisis

14 December 2018

Inverness is facing a school overcrowding crisis greater than anyone has bargained for.


Council's budget approach slammed in new audit

11 December 2018
Council's budget approach slammed in new audit

Council's budget approach slammed in new audit

11 December 2018

Highland Council’s approach to budget setting has been heavily criticised in an audit report due to be discussed by councillors this week.


Hotel sanctioned over noise nuisance

07 December 2018
Hotel sanctioned over noise nuisance

Hotel sanctioned over noise nuisance

07 December 2018

A PERFORMANCE by folk-rock group Torridon was the “final straw” for a wedding venue’s fed-up neighbours and led to it losing its licence…


City schools close to full

07 December 2018
City schools close to full

City schools close to full

07 December 2018

New Highland Council figures show that many Inverness schools will soon join Charleston Academy in exceeding 100 per cent capacity.


Massive drop in trade waste bins on streets

30 November 2018
Massive drop in trade waste bins on streets

Massive drop in trade waste bins on streets

30 November 2018

The number of bins now permanently littering Inverness city centre streets has been cut by 90 per cent since the introduction of a new trade waste policy…


Campaigners claim 'big win' in NHS bullying fight

27 November 2018
Campaigners claim 'big win' in NHS bullying fight

Campaigners claim 'big win' in NHS bullying fight

27 November 2018

NHS Highland is to be taken under “emergency powers” it was claimed last week as a QC was appointed to head the independent review into the…


Victorian Market to get new-look entrance

25 November 2018
Victorian Market to get new-look entrance

Victorian Market to get new-look entrance

25 November 2018

A NEW-look entrance to the Victorian Market – costing £250,000 – has been approved by Highland Council planning officials.


'No more space for taxis in city centre'

24 November 2018
'No more space for taxis in city centre'

'No more space for taxis in city centre'

24 November 2018

TRAFFIC experts at Highland Council have admitted they have stalled in finding any new taxi rank locations in Inverness city centre.


Fake doctor treated patients at New Craigs Hospital

22 November 2018
Fake doctor treated patients at New Craigs Hospital

Fake doctor treated patients at New Craigs Hospital

22 November 2018

A WOMAN from New Zealand who sparked a national scandal after it emerged she operated as a psychiatrist for 22 years without qualifications was employed…


Riverside set to undergo major roads revamp

21 November 2018
Riverside set to undergo major roads revamp

Riverside set to undergo major roads revamp

21 November 2018

PARTS of Inverness are set for major upheaval – including new 20mph speed limits – if Highland Council approves new traffic plans this week.


'Brexit deal is a shambles' - MP

16 November 2018
'Brexit deal is a shambles' - MP

'Brexit deal is a shambles' - MP

16 November 2018

THE situation surrounding the UK’s draft Brexit agreement with the EU was branded a shambles yesterday.


Council heads out to discuss budget challenges

14 November 2018
Council heads out to discuss budget challenges

Council heads out to discuss budget challenges

14 November 2018

HIGHLAND Council’s new engagement policy with locals and staff has been given a warm reception at the latest public event in Inverness.


Air traffic controller pay dispute puts flights at risk

14 November 2018
Air traffic controller pay dispute puts flights at risk

Air traffic controller pay dispute puts flights at risk

14 November 2018

THOUSANDS of passengers across the north are in danger of being stranded amid a pay dispute between Highlands and Islands Airports (Hial) and air traffic…


Budget brings new rules of engagement

02 November 2018
Budget brings new rules of engagement

Budget brings new rules of engagement

02 November 2018

Highland Council is asking for the public, staff, trade unions and members to help make "very hard decisions" as it looks to cut close to £67 million…


NHS Highland chiefs meet whistle-blowers

01 November 2018
NHS Highland chiefs meet whistle-blowers

NHS Highland chiefs meet whistle-blowers

01 November 2018

Discussions were "extensive" at the first meeting between whistle-blowers and health bosses since the NHS Highland bullying crisis erupted over a month…


Council gives backing to referendum on Brexit terms

31 October 2018
Council gives backing to referendum on Brexit terms

Council gives backing to referendum on Brexit terms

31 October 2018

Highland Council has formally backed a second Brexit vote on the terms of the UK's departure from the EU.


New council chief executive promises more public engagement

31 October 2018
New council chief executive promises more public engagement

New council chief executive promises more public engagement

31 October 2018

TAXPAYERS will have more of a say on how their money is spent, the new chief executive of Highland Council has vowed.


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