The agreed proposals are branded 'nebulous, vague, hazy, obscure, indistinct, unclear, indefinite, murky, blurred, formless and featureless.'
Council leader Raymond Bremner says it 'allows for significant investment to take place and protect jobs across our communities.'
It also calls for a letter to the First Minister telling him his government made the council's 'severe financial plight of the council' worse.
The man behind the project Andrew O'Donnell talks to us about their biggest gig yet by one of Scotland's absolute best acts.
Bosses at the Macdonald Resort want to make The Osprey arena a go-to venue for top musical acts in the Highlands.
They say the budget has 'no real substance' and question if it 'will in fact cover the financial gap.'
The MSP warns that 'it is practically impossible' for Highland homes to meet proposed energy performance standard.
The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.
But there is little detail of what cost reduction, income generation, redesign and efficiency means for services.
It comes as the notice of election is published after the resignation of LibDem councillor Colin Aitken.
From taxes to roads to fees, we take you through some of the main points of the £602 million budget.
Raymond Bremner says an extra £60 million would go ‘some way towards us being able to invest in important capital projects.’
But alongside potentially unwelcome proposals there are ambitions plans in the budget like developing a 'sustainable' bus service.
Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.
Council leader Raymond Bremner said: 'It has been our priority to protect jobs and services wherever possible.'
But there is little information on roads spending as the £602.5 million budget seeks to plug a £65 million blackhole.
Councillor Helen Crawford says asking 'teachers to mark more generously' is 'just a big sticking plaster.'
Club chairman Ross Morrison says the council or 'certain members of it, seem hellbent on killing the club by abusing their powers.'
593 staff past and present were overpaid and now face salary reductions, debt recovery and legal action to force the return of cash.
The two organisations have been at loggerheads over a green energy project near Fairways Business Park.
