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Prime Minister says a 'stitch in time saves nine' as he announces new Covid-19 restrictions

22 September 2020
Prime Minister says a 'stitch in time saves nine' as he announces new Covid-19 restrictions

Prime Minister says a 'stitch in time saves nine' as he announces new Covid-19 restrictions

22 September 2020

But Boris Johnson rebuffed calls by Highland MP Ian Blackford to extend the furlough scheme


SNP trio told to do ‘honourable’ thing

22 September 2020
SNP trio told to do ‘honourable’ thing

SNP trio told to do ‘honourable’ thing

22 September 2020

Three SNP councillors who resigned from the party group on Highland Council have been told to do “the honourable thing” and resign their seats.


Concerns over Highland Council whistle-blowing policy

21 September 2020
Concerns over Highland Council whistle-blowing policy

Concerns over Highland Council whistle-blowing policy

21 September 2020

Worries about workplace bullying have not been included in an updated policy on whistle-blowing drafted by Highland Council.


Plea for fairer prices on fuel

21 September 2020
Plea for fairer prices on fuel

Plea for fairer prices on fuel

21 September 2020

Shocking levels of fuel poverty in the Highlands have prompted Highland Council to demand action to deliver a fair electricity distribution system.


First Minister confirms new restrictions will be announced this week amid fears of a rising Covid infection rate

21 September 2020
First Minister confirms new restrictions will be announced this week amid fears of a rising Covid infection rate

First Minister confirms new restrictions will be announced this week amid fears of a rising Covid infection rate

21 September 2020

Nicola Sturgeon said she had worked through the weekend with advisors but no final decision on the measures had yet been taken


Highland Council unanimously rejects Boundary Commission proposals to redraw ward boundaries and reduce councillor numbers

18 September 2020
Highland Council unanimously rejects Boundary Commission proposals to redraw ward boundaries and reduce councillor numbers

Highland Council unanimously rejects Boundary Commission proposals to redraw ward boundaries and reduce councillor numbers

18 September 2020

Boundary Commission proposals to redraw Highland Council ward maps have been described as an "attack on democracy" in the region.


UK government minister praises Inverness Covid testing centre

18 September 2020
UK government minister praises Inverness Covid testing centre

UK government minister praises Inverness Covid testing centre

18 September 2020

David Duguid visited the site to learn about its operations and thank staff for their work


Max-factor splits Highland Council SNP group as former leader Maxine Smith resigns with two others

17 September 2020
Max-factor splits Highland Council SNP group as former leader Maxine Smith resigns with two others

Max-factor splits Highland Council SNP group as former leader Maxine Smith resigns with two others

17 September 2020

Re-instatement of two suspended councillors and in-fighting appears to have triggered a trio of resignations


Council calls an emergency budget meeting after First Minister put the brakes on coming out of lockdown

17 September 2020
Council calls an emergency budget meeting after First Minister put the brakes on coming out of lockdown

Council calls an emergency budget meeting after First Minister put the brakes on coming out of lockdown

17 September 2020

Council bosses said they could no longer standby proposals after the national picture changed


Highland Council votes to demand more, better and faster delivery of Covid-related information from the Scottish Government

10 September 2020
Highland Council votes to demand more, better and faster delivery of Covid-related information from the Scottish Government

Highland Council votes to demand more, better and faster delivery of Covid-related information from the Scottish Government

10 September 2020

Councillors agreed that the current levels of information sharing are 'detrimental' to an effective local response


U-turn on council plans to delay roll out of government-funded childcare

10 September 2020
U-turn on council plans to delay roll out of government-funded childcare

U-turn on council plans to delay roll out of government-funded childcare

10 September 2020

Highland Council has announced a U-turn on provision of additional free childcare after pressure from politicians and parents.


Dramatic development sees court case settled that was holding-up the delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands

09 September 2020
Dramatic development sees court case settled that was holding-up the delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands

Dramatic development sees court case settled that was holding-up the delivery of superfast broadband to the Highlands

09 September 2020

The Scottish Government's R100 programme can now progress but critics slam the delays that have left many without reliable connectivity


Highland Council is fuming over 'monkey with a paint brush' plans to redraw boundaries and cut the number of elected representatives

08 September 2020
Highland Council is fuming over 'monkey with a paint brush' plans to redraw boundaries and cut the number of elected representatives

Highland Council is fuming over 'monkey with a paint brush' plans to redraw boundaries and cut the number of elected representatives

08 September 2020

Councillors will be asked to reject 'significant and detrimental' boundary changes later this week


Inquiry into proposed £625 million Loch Ness hydro scheme ends

05 September 2020
Inquiry into proposed £625 million Loch Ness hydro scheme ends

Inquiry into proposed £625 million Loch Ness hydro scheme ends

05 September 2020

Developers say it is worth around £400 million to the local economy but there were concerns about the visual impact on the top tourist attraction


Highlanders called on to tell their stories to feature in the multi-million pound regeneration to make Inverness Castle a world-class tourist destination

04 September 2020
Highlanders called on to tell their stories to feature in the multi-million pound regeneration to make Inverness Castle a world-class tourist destination

Highlanders called on to tell their stories to feature in the multi-million pound regeneration to make Inverness Castle a world-class tourist destination

04 September 2020

The project aims to write the autobiography of the Highlands while encouraging tourists to visit all parts of the region


Highland politician trade accusations which party is to blame for the lack of superfast broadband in the north

02 September 2020
Highland politician trade accusations which party is to blame for the lack of superfast broadband in the north

Highland politician trade accusations which party is to blame for the lack of superfast broadband in the north

02 September 2020

MSP Edward Mountain told MP Drew Hendry not to 'blame others' for failings after being accused of scoring 'cheap political points'


SNP hits back at 'cheap political point' scoring after Tory MSP slams the Scottish Government over non-delivery of superfast broadband

02 September 2020
SNP hits back at 'cheap political point' scoring after Tory MSP slams the Scottish Government over non-delivery of superfast broadband

SNP hits back at 'cheap political point' scoring after Tory MSP slams the Scottish Government over non-delivery of superfast broadband

02 September 2020

MP Drew Hendry said the Scottish Government only took over the broadband scheme due to Westminster's inaction


Furious Highland MSPs hit out at SNP programme for government saying it does little for the north

01 September 2020
Furious Highland MSPs hit out at SNP programme for government saying it does little for the north

Furious Highland MSPs hit out at SNP programme for government saying it does little for the north

01 September 2020

Scottish Conservatives say the policies continue the trend of 'long-term underinvestment' in the region


First Minister plans Indyref2 bid as the programme for government is unveiled as a response to the harm caused by Covid-19

01 September 2020
First Minister plans Indyref2 bid as the programme for government is unveiled as a response to the harm caused by Covid-19

First Minister plans Indyref2 bid as the programme for government is unveiled as a response to the harm caused by Covid-19

01 September 2020

Nicola Sturgeon also revealed her government's response to Black Lives Matter and significant support for green jobs


Scheme to provide Highlands with superfast broadband labelled 'an expensive mistake'

31 August 2020
Scheme to provide Highlands with superfast broadband labelled 'an expensive mistake'

Scheme to provide Highlands with superfast broadband labelled 'an expensive mistake'

31 August 2020

A voucher scheme to provide superfast broadband for the north of Scotland will cost of tens of millions of pounds.


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