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William Angus, Local Democracy Reporter


Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

17 January 2025
Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

Green light for controversial EV charge hub, shop and restaurant?

17 January 2025

Two major restaurant or retail chains could be coming to North Kessock as part of a new EV charging park.


Roadworks for development of 300 houses west of Nairn get green light

23 December 2024
Roadworks for development of 300 houses west of Nairn get green light

Roadworks for development of 300 houses west of Nairn get green light

23 December 2024

Road construction works for the first phase of the Delnies housing development in Nairn has been granted permission.


Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved

13 December 2024
Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved

Closure of antisocial behaviour cases has halved

13 December 2024

Reports of behaviour to Highland Council can vary from noise disturbances to criminal accusations.


Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024
Council agrees to change health board model

Council agrees to change health board model

13 December 2024

The Highland health board was unique in its adoption of a lead agency model, which gave different powers to each authority.


A taste of success for whisky duo with bottles priced up to £20k

29 November 2024
A taste of success for whisky duo with bottles priced up to £20k

A taste of success for whisky duo with bottles priced up to £20k

29 November 2024

Whisky retailer welcomes new tasting licence.


‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024
‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

28 November 2024

A report outlining the extent of the overpayments was put in front of councillors at an audit committee today.


‘They are treating Inverness like we are second class citizens’ over potential Post Office closure

27 November 2024
‘They are treating Inverness like we are second class citizens’ over potential Post Office closure

‘They are treating Inverness like we are second class citizens’ over potential Post Office closure

27 November 2024

The post office could be closed if no suitable buyer is found to franchise out the Queensgate store.


£58 for play park funding as “extremely challenging” situation revealed

22 November 2024
£58 for play park funding as “extremely challenging” situation revealed

£58 for play park funding as “extremely challenging” situation revealed

22 November 2024

Play parks across the Highlands are set to close as they struggle to manage a budget of just £58 each year.


EV charger-blocking Highland Council vehicle fined

07 November 2024
EV charger-blocking Highland Council vehicle fined

EV charger-blocking Highland Council vehicle fined

07 November 2024

Council officers said it was an “education issue” and they would look into improving the council’s electric vehicle use.


Victorian Market step closer to hosting weddings and funerals

08 October 2024
Victorian Market step closer to hosting weddings and funerals

Victorian Market step closer to hosting weddings and funerals

08 October 2024

Inverness’s Victorian Market could become a hot new gig venue as new business plans were approved by Highland Council earlier today.


‘This is not a laughing matter’ - Councillor recalls gull attack as demands for action to solve problem grow

20 August 2024
‘This is not a laughing matter’ - Councillor recalls gull attack as demands for action to solve problem grow

‘This is not a laughing matter’ - Councillor recalls gull attack as demands for action to solve problem grow

20 August 2024

Highland councillors have raised their concerns over failings of the gull management programme in Inverness.


Nairn hotel expansion plans refused

16 August 2024
Nairn hotel expansion plans refused

Nairn hotel expansion plans refused

16 August 2024

Highland councillors had objected to the original proposal in February and the hotel appealed the decision.


NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

01 August 2024
NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

NHS Highland on course for £50 million overspend

01 August 2024

NHS Highland is forecast to overspend by £50 million in the latest projections discussed on Tuesday.


Five improvements for Nairn according to residents and retailers

25 July 2024
Five improvements for Nairn according to residents and retailers

Five improvements for Nairn according to residents and retailers

25 July 2024

The Local Democracy Service asked people in Nairn for their thoughts on the High Street and improvements they would like to see.


New mobility hub opens in Inverness to encourage public transport use

24 July 2024
New mobility hub opens in Inverness to encourage public transport use

New mobility hub opens in Inverness to encourage public transport use

24 July 2024

A new ‘mobility hub’ that encourages use of public transport instead of private cars has officially opened in Inverness.


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