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The Scottish budget and the spending plans for the Highlands

19 December 2023
The Scottish budget and the spending plans for the Highlands

The Scottish budget and the spending plans for the Highlands

19 December 2023

Finance secretary Shona Robison promised a budget that would ‘reaffirm Scotland’s social contract.’


Scottish Budget confirms funding for Tomatin-Moy dualling section to start next year

19 December 2023
Scottish Budget confirms funding for Tomatin-Moy dualling section to start next year

Scottish Budget confirms funding for Tomatin-Moy dualling section to start next year

19 December 2023

Kate Forbes hails ‘good news’ as finance secretary Shona Robison says Highland economy 'needs' the A9 dualling.


A9 dualling programme update is set for Wednesday

19 December 2023
A9 dualling programme update is set for Wednesday

A9 dualling programme update is set for Wednesday

19 December 2023

The cabinet secretary for transport Mairi McAllan is expected to deliver the ministerial statement to Holyrood.


A9 dualling is a question of 'trust' for Scottish Government

18 December 2023
A9 dualling is a question of 'trust' for Scottish Government

A9 dualling is a question of 'trust' for Scottish Government

18 December 2023

Civil servants warned the transport secretary in 2018 that '2025 deadline would not be met' if it was privately financed.


A9 Dualling: The timeline of the Scottish Government’s failures – who knew what and when?

16 December 2023
A9 Dualling: The timeline of the Scottish Government’s failures – who knew what and when?

A9 Dualling: The timeline of the Scottish Government’s failures – who knew what and when?

16 December 2023

Starting in 2012 and ending in February 2023 it charts the lack of progress, secrecy and when it became ‘unachievable’


Fury over confirmation the Scottish Government knew it would miss A9 deadline – since 2018

15 December 2023
Fury over confirmation the Scottish Government knew it would miss A9 deadline – since 2018

Fury over confirmation the Scottish Government knew it would miss A9 deadline – since 2018

15 December 2023

Campaigner Laura Hansler says the government ‘knew they could never deliver and they refused at every turn to give the electorate the truth.’


Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

14 December 2023
Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

14 December 2023

Scottish Government figures show Highland Council has the worst school estate and curriculum for excellence performance in Scotland.


Scottish cabinet knew for at least 5 years A9 deadline was ‘unachievable’

14 December 2023
Scottish cabinet knew for at least 5 years A9 deadline was ‘unachievable’

Scottish cabinet knew for at least 5 years A9 deadline was ‘unachievable’

14 December 2023

Cabinet papers show the earliest completion dates were 2032 for private finance and 2034 for traditional capital finance.


Confirmed: A9 dualling update ‘expected in the coming days’ but no detail beyond that

13 December 2023
Confirmed: A9 dualling update ‘expected in the coming days’ but no detail beyond that

Confirmed: A9 dualling update ‘expected in the coming days’ but no detail beyond that

13 December 2023

Frustrated campaigners slam ‘disrespectful’ Scottish Government ‘prevarication’ after voting down move securing an announcement.


A9 dualling announcement expected ‘in the coming days’ according to Scottish Government minister

13 December 2023
A9 dualling announcement expected ‘in the coming days’ according to Scottish Government minister

A9 dualling announcement expected ‘in the coming days’ according to Scottish Government minister

13 December 2023

MSP Edward Mountain asked when there would be a statement with Geroge Adam conceding 'details' would emerge 'in the coming days.'


Community council's concerns over Caley Thistle's battery storage scheme

13 December 2023
Community council's concerns over Caley Thistle's battery storage scheme

Community council's concerns over Caley Thistle's battery storage scheme

13 December 2023

Inshes and Milton of Leys fear the potential risks to residents of the development near Fairways business centre.


EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

12 December 2023
EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

EMMA RODDICK: Budget time 'means a lot of stressed and gloomy-looking politicians'

12 December 2023

She says 'unfortunately, the UK government’s autumn statement delivered a worst-case scenario for Scotland.'


NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023
NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

NHS Highland appoints Fiona Davies as chief executive to succeed retiring Pam Dudek

12 December 2023

Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.


Highland Council launches pioneering new ‘Energy Benchmarking Tool’ to boost Net Zero bid

10 December 2023
Highland Council launches pioneering new ‘Energy Benchmarking Tool’ to boost Net Zero bid

Highland Council launches pioneering new ‘Energy Benchmarking Tool’ to boost Net Zero bid

10 December 2023

Cllr Karl Rosie says 'understanding where the Council’s property related carbon emissions arise from, will enable more informed decision-making'


Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

08 December 2023
Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

Highland Council is set to look at new income generation options but details remain murky

08 December 2023

Leader Raymond Bremner says 'there are considerable opportunities to derive more income to support the overall work of Highland Council.'


MSP Rhoda Grant welcomes Transport Scotland’s ‘continued’ East Link Road commitment

08 December 2023
MSP Rhoda Grant welcomes Transport Scotland’s ‘continued’ East Link Road commitment

MSP Rhoda Grant welcomes Transport Scotland’s ‘continued’ East Link Road commitment

08 December 2023

Mrs Grant says 'I will continue to press for timelines on this project as well as other major road projects.'


Highland Council called on to declare a 'school estate emergency'

07 December 2023
Highland Council called on to declare a 'school estate emergency'

Highland Council called on to declare a 'school estate emergency'

07 December 2023

Councillor Helen Crawford warns just 20 per cent of north schools are rated 'good' compared to 91 per cent in the rest of Scotland.


Highland MSP Douglas Ross slams SNP for a 'shameful' decline in Scottish education

07 December 2023
Highland MSP Douglas Ross slams SNP for a 'shameful' decline in Scottish education

Highland MSP Douglas Ross slams SNP for a 'shameful' decline in Scottish education

07 December 2023

He says 'the SNP’s record on education is one of abject failure and they continue to let down pupils, parents and staff.'


Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

05 December 2023
Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

Highland Council's move to allow new build on Culloden Battlefield over-turned

05 December 2023

Scottish Minister's rejected the council's assessment of a farmhouse near King's Stable.


ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

05 December 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

05 December 2023

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'


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