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Contractor apologises for delays in emptying bottle banks but insists waits are not related to the Deposit Return Scheme

Contractor apologises for delays in emptying bottle banks but insists waits are not related to the Deposit Return Scheme

Contractor apologises for delays in emptying bottle banks but insists waits are not related to the Deposit Return Scheme

16 August 2024

Biffa says it is working to ‘address the missed collections’ and ensure ‘the service isn’t impacted in the future’.


Busy Inverness road to close for resurfacing works, warns Highland Council

Busy Inverness road to close for resurfacing works, warns Highland Council

Busy Inverness road to close for resurfacing works, warns Highland Council

15 August 2024

A key road in an Inverness neighbourhood will be closed for much of next week to allow resurfacing works, it has been announced.


Mounting glass collections across the Highlands are linked to the Greens botched Deposit Return Scheme

Mounting glass collections across the Highlands are linked to the Greens botched Deposit Return Scheme

Mounting glass collections across the Highlands are linked to the Greens botched Deposit Return Scheme

15 August 2024

Contractor Biffa is now suing the Scottish Government for £200 million over the aborted proposal


Slackbuie Farm development set to add another 105 homes to major development

Slackbuie Farm development set to add another 105 homes to major development

Slackbuie Farm development set to add another 105 homes to major development

13 August 2024

The masterplan allows for 416 properties but some are concerned about the pressure on schools and medical services.


Major 40-bed annexe expansion plan for Inverness hotel

Major 40-bed annexe expansion plan for Inverness hotel

Major 40-bed annexe expansion plan for Inverness hotel

13 August 2024

A major expansion is planned for a large Inverness hotel under proposals submitted to Highland Council.


Inverness Town House feasibility study set to look at potential commercial uses

Inverness Town House feasibility study set to look at potential commercial uses

Inverness Town House feasibility study set to look at potential commercial uses

12 August 2024

The potential commercial uses for Inverness Town House are set to be explored as part of a feasibility study.


Unison to halt bin strike but urges 3.6% pay offer to be rejected by members

Unison to halt bin strike but urges 3.6% pay offer to be rejected by members

Unison to halt bin strike but urges 3.6% pay offer to be rejected by members

12 August 2024

Bin strikes that were suspended this week remain a strong possibility later, after a union confirmed it wants its members to reject the pay offer.


Bin strikes in Highland suspended after new 3.6 per cent pay offer

Bin strikes in Highland suspended after new 3.6 per cent pay offer

Bin strikes in Highland suspended after new 3.6 per cent pay offer

12 August 2024

Bin strikes which had been set to wreak havoc across the Highlands have been suspended after unions agreed to take a new pay deal to their members.


New 1.8 hectare quay planned for Port of Nigg to accommodate growing submarine cable work

New 1.8 hectare quay planned for Port of Nigg to accommodate growing submarine cable work

New 1.8 hectare quay planned for Port of Nigg to accommodate growing submarine cable work

11 August 2024

A major new quay is in the pipeline for the Port of Nigg under plans submitted to Highland Council..


Highland Council report sets out housing challenges

Highland Council report sets out housing challenges

Highland Council report sets out housing challenges

10 August 2024

A report to be considered by a Highland Council committee sets out the challenges faced in the social rented housing sector.


Eastgate Centre says ‘damn-right frustrating’ battling Highland Council over Academy Street plans

Eastgate Centre says ‘damn-right frustrating’ battling Highland Council over Academy Street plans

Eastgate Centre says ‘damn-right frustrating’ battling Highland Council over Academy Street plans

10 August 2024

The local authority’s consultation was ruled ‘unlawful’ and calls were made for the city leader to ‘consider his position’


Highland Council clarifies Whin Park work schedule after public concerns at the loss of a play area

Highland Council clarifies Whin Park work schedule after public concerns at the loss of a play area

Highland Council clarifies Whin Park work schedule after public concerns at the loss of a play area

10 August 2024

Unsafe play equipment was removed and the £484,988 revamp of the park is scheduled to begin in October and finish in April next year.


Green light for temporary new shop at Inverness bus station

Green light for temporary new shop at Inverness bus station

Green light for temporary new shop at Inverness bus station

09 August 2024

An Inverness business owner has been given the green light to reopen a shop after the previous building was demolished.


BREAKING: Eastgate Centre wins Academy Street case against ‘unlawful’ Highland Council consultation

BREAKING: Eastgate Centre wins Academy Street case against ‘unlawful’ Highland Council consultation

BREAKING: Eastgate Centre wins Academy Street case against ‘unlawful’ Highland Council consultation

09 August 2024

On that basis Lord Sandison ruled the decisions taken by council should be invalidated.


Fresh Scottish Government cash offer gives “hope” of averting bin strike disruption in Highlands and beyond

Fresh Scottish Government cash offer gives “hope” of averting bin strike disruption in Highlands and beyond

Fresh Scottish Government cash offer gives “hope” of averting bin strike disruption in Highlands and beyond

09 August 2024

Union leaders are offering fresh hope that bin strikes might be averted after Scottish ministers put extra cash on the negotiating table.


COLIN CAMPBELL: Much of ‘worst rated’ Highlands is really Scotland at its best

COLIN CAMPBELL: Much of ‘worst rated’ Highlands is really Scotland at its best

COLIN CAMPBELL: Much of ‘worst rated’ Highlands is really Scotland at its best

08 August 2024

The depiction of the Highlands as being so woefully deprived in comparison with the rest of Scotland seemed jarringly misleading, says our columnist.


Labour council candidate backs Academy Street plans but calls for close monitoring of traffic impact

Labour council candidate backs Academy Street plans but calls for close monitoring of traffic impact

Labour council candidate backs Academy Street plans but calls for close monitoring of traffic impact

06 August 2024

Dr Michael Gregson is vying for Inverness Central seats and says the development needs ‘close monitoring’ for traffic impacts.


Highland writers craft content for Inverness Castle Experience

Highland writers craft content for Inverness Castle Experience

Highland writers craft content for Inverness Castle Experience

05 August 2024

A Highland theatre company has been commissioned to create the scripted material and interpretative signs at the Inverness Castle Experience.


Gym plan for former Inverness furniture outlet

Gym plan for former Inverness furniture outlet

Gym plan for former Inverness furniture outlet

04 August 2024

The former home of an Inverness furniture store looks set for a new life as a gym after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


Scorguie housing row rumbles on with fresh Highland Council objection - but developer defends plans for the Inverness flats

Scorguie housing row rumbles on with fresh Highland Council objection - but developer defends plans for the Inverness flats

Scorguie housing row rumbles on with fresh Highland Council objection - but developer defends plans for the Inverness flats

04 August 2024

Controversial plans for new housing in Scorguie have again raised objections from council officers - but the developer has defended its proposals.


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