An option to explore options was voted down as councillors argued and even wept during one of the longest debates the council has seen.
The Highlands’ top cop has said local force numbers are lower than needed, against a potential cut of 2000 officers nationally in the next four years.
Highland Council’s plans to revamp Academy Street have divided the city but are set to go ahead after an 11th hour challenge.
MSP Fergus Ewing says 'obviously the yet further delay is a fresh embarrassment to the Scottish Government.'
Ch Supt Rob Shepherd says 'we have to ask are they fulfilling their parental responsibility appropriately by immediately calling the police?'
Chief Superintendent Rob Shepherd admits cops will have to do some things ‘less well’ but insists Police Scotland still perform ‘brilliantly.’
Leader Raymond Bremner says 'we will continue to progress these projects as far as the council can to ensure that the projects are deliverable'.
The Labour MSP says without a commitment to dual the A96 there are 'gaps on how the few promises made will be delivered.'
Jeni Sheerin says 'this has obviously come as a huge shock to us' before adding 'disappointed does not even come close.'
Parents says the council ‘lacks any form of moral compass’ while former leader labels the move 'absolutely disgusting.'
Charleston Academy and Culloden Academy are among the proposed victims as council bosses wield axe to make capital budget savings.
An in-depth report by Robin Pettigrew warns mass tourism is damaging the environment as well as upsetting locals.
Primo owner Donald Maclean says 'many of my sales come from passing traffic'.
One pupil summed up the situation: 'There are mushrooms growing out of the ceiling in my science class. There is asbestos in my maths class.'
MSP Fergus Ewing warns 'people will then surely ask what is it that the Scottish Government have got to hide?'
Laura Hansler says ‘those who have tragically lost their loved ones on the road are the reason why this is so exceptionally important.’
Convener Jackson Carlaw says the move was prompted by the ‘hundreds of responses’ from concerned locals.
Images show missing ceiling tiles from water damage around lights with exposed wires and moss growing on windows.
Transport secretary Màiri McAllan says the 'announcement will be a welcome update for communities and businesses across the A9 corridor.'
Highland MSP says Holyrood is too procedural and wastes time on the 'four minute read speech with no interventions'
