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Council failures slated by ombudsman

Council failures slated by ombudsman

Council failures slated by ombudsman

21 February 2023

A DAMNING report by a watchdog has found Highland Council guilty of maladministration over the process to allocate funds for a controversial building.


Tesco to seek compensation for losses if Inshes roundabout plans go ahead

Tesco to seek compensation for losses if Inshes roundabout plans go ahead

Tesco to seek compensation for losses if Inshes roundabout plans go ahead

20 February 2023

The supermarket giant expects trade at its Inshes Retail Park store to be negatively impacted if the Highland Council proposal gets the green light.


Axe-throwing plan for proposed bar prompts concern from council official

Axe-throwing plan for proposed bar prompts concern from council official

Axe-throwing plan for proposed bar prompts concern from council official

20 February 2023

Concerns have been voiced about plans for a new Inverness bar which could feature axe-throwing.


Mixed picture on Nairn economic health according to new council survey

Mixed picture on Nairn economic health according to new council survey

Mixed picture on Nairn economic health according to new council survey

20 February 2023

A 'Town Centre Health Check' by Highland Council provides a mixed picture on the health and attractiveness of Nairn town centre.


Empty properties in Inverness city centre increase according to new council survey

Empty properties in Inverness city centre increase according to new council survey

Empty properties in Inverness city centre increase according to new council survey

20 February 2023

A 'Town Centre Health Check' by Highland Council provides a mixed picture on the vitality of Inverness city centre.


Youngsters can fill Inverness Castle time capsule

Youngsters can fill Inverness Castle time capsule

Youngsters can fill Inverness Castle time capsule

20 February 2023

Highland primary pupils are being asked to nominate the top five items to put into a time capsule.


'Care festival' staged at Inverness Town House

'Care festival' staged at Inverness Town House

'Care festival' staged at Inverness Town House

20 February 2023

Discussions on how best to ensure that every child grows up loved, safe and respected have been held in Inverness.


Education bosses report improvements at Highland primary schools

Education bosses report improvements at Highland primary schools

Education bosses report improvements at Highland primary schools

19 February 2023

Members of Highland Council’s education committee offered thanks to primary schools across the region.


Roads and schools hang in the balance as council sets out full risk to capital programme

Roads and schools hang in the balance as council sets out full risk to capital programme

Roads and schools hang in the balance as council sets out full risk to capital programme

19 February 2023

A report into Highland Council’s capital programme shows the full extent of its investment worries.


Highland Council braced to deliver £17 million of savings this year

Highland Council braced to deliver £17 million of savings this year

Highland Council braced to deliver £17 million of savings this year

16 February 2023

Bosses blame inflationary pressures and staff pay awards for the shortfall


Teachers' strike will close Highland schools

Teachers' strike will close Highland schools

Teachers' strike will close Highland schools

15 February 2023

Parents and carers have been written to by Highland Council outlining actions, including closing all schools, should there be a teachers' strike.


Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

Highland Council prepares to overhaul special schools admissions and ASL funding

14 February 2023

In the Highlands, 43 percent of pupils need some form of additional support for learning.


Inverness projects get unspent Covid funds

Inverness projects get unspent Covid funds

Inverness projects get unspent Covid funds

14 February 2023

Community projects in Inverness area are to benefit from a repurposed Covid fund the City of Inverness Area Committee has agreed.


Inverness Common Good Fund boost

Inverness Common Good Fund boost

Inverness Common Good Fund boost

14 February 2023

Inverness Common Good Fund to be boosted as Town House staff move out and their car park goes public full time.


Inverness council garage rents up 10%

Inverness council garage rents up 10%

Inverness council garage rents up 10%

14 February 2023

Rents for Highland Council garages and garage sites to rise by 10 per cent in Inverness after City Committee vote.


Council explains fall in teacher numbers

Council explains fall in teacher numbers

Council explains fall in teacher numbers

14 February 2023

It was reported yesterday that the number of teachers working in the Highland Council area had fallen by a total of 30 over a year.


'There's no democracy in Nairn': Battery storage site decision slammed

'There's no democracy in Nairn': Battery storage site decision slammed

'There's no democracy in Nairn': Battery storage site decision slammed

13 February 2023

ANGRY community councillors have hit out after Highland Council approved a plan for a controversial battery energy storage facility at Nairn.


Over £159k of Inverness Common Good Funds awarded – including gull project

Over £159k of Inverness Common Good Funds awarded – including gull project

Over £159k of Inverness Common Good Funds awarded – including gull project

13 February 2023

Three projects that will benefit students, tourism and a local community group are to receive £48,300.


Leading Inverness councillor admits: 'We have years of under-developed roads'

Leading Inverness councillor admits: 'We have years of under-developed roads'

Leading Inverness councillor admits: 'We have years of under-developed roads'

13 February 2023

Highland Council's Inverness leader has spoken out as councillors agreed priorities for an expected roads upgrade budget of £946,676.


Teacher numbers in the Highlands reduced by 30 in a year

Teacher numbers in the Highlands reduced by 30 in a year

Teacher numbers in the Highlands reduced by 30 in a year

13 February 2023

Figures show a reduction in teacher numbers in the past year in the Highland Council area.


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