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Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

Caley Thistle CEO claims 'fix was in' as Highland Council rejects £3.4m battery farm

14 March 2024

Scot Gardiner hit out 'insidious behind-the-scenes goings-on from certain councillors' but vows to challenge decisions.


WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

WATCH: Highland Council convener threatens to throw member out of chamber during Caley Thistle battery storage debate

14 March 2024

A heated exchange took place in a Highland Council meeting today.


BREAKING: Highland Council rejects vital Caley Thistle renewables project

BREAKING: Highland Council rejects vital Caley Thistle renewables project

BREAKING: Highland Council rejects vital Caley Thistle renewables project

14 March 2024

The move throws the club's immediate future into doubt.


Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

Highland Council clarifies ending of MCR Pathways contract stating 'council-employees will be retained'

14 March 2024

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.


Highland Council’s battle with Caley Thistle over battery storage plan ‘beggars belief’

Highland Council’s battle with Caley Thistle over battery storage plan ‘beggars belief’

Highland Council’s battle with Caley Thistle over battery storage plan ‘beggars belief’

13 March 2024

Robert Mckendrick highlights how the council wants its own battery storage facility while trying to reject the club's bid for one.


Missing budget details, a major delivery plan released – what is Highland Council up to?

Missing budget details, a major delivery plan released – what is Highland Council up to?

Missing budget details, a major delivery plan released – what is Highland Council up to?

13 March 2024

The new delivery plan is to 'underpins' the budget but critics are at a loss to say what the 'murky' budget accounts for.


Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Highland campaign group lobbying for Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

13 March 2024

A petition has been launched to urge the Highland Council to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.


JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: Nationalist MSPs back bad budget

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: Nationalist MSPs back bad budget

JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON: Nationalist MSPs back bad budget

12 March 2024

New SNP/Green cuts further jeopardise essential services that many, including some of our most vulnerable residents, rely on, says our columnist.


Highland MSP demands accountability for delay in Nairn bypass timetable publication

Highland MSP demands accountability for delay in Nairn bypass timetable publication

Highland MSP demands accountability for delay in Nairn bypass timetable publication

12 March 2024

A Highland MSP has slammed the Scottish Government's 'failure' to publish a timetable of delivery for the dualling of the A96 Inverness to Nairn.


FERGUS EWING: My 'crime' was standing up for my constituents

FERGUS EWING: My 'crime' was standing up for my constituents

FERGUS EWING: My 'crime' was standing up for my constituents

12 March 2024

'If my constituents had wanted a doormat, they would have gone to B&Q!' says our MSP.


Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

11 March 2024

MCR Pathways' Mike Evans says 'that one sense of stability' will be 'literally ripped away' from hundreds of vulnerable young people.


POLITICS MATTERS: How will Budget impact us? Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed in north

POLITICS MATTERS: How will Budget impact us? Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed in north

POLITICS MATTERS: How will Budget impact us? Fuel duty freeze will be welcomed in north

10 March 2024

Higher cost of fuel in our area and the substantial mileages racked up for business or pleasure means car ownership is an expensive outlay for many.


Inverness Caley Thistle call on fans to write to councillors ahead of crunch vote

Inverness Caley Thistle call on fans to write to councillors ahead of crunch vote

Inverness Caley Thistle call on fans to write to councillors ahead of crunch vote

09 March 2024

The club issues a defiant statement on the ‘reasons why this application can and should be approved.’


WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

WATCH: Highland MP secures pledge of talks from UK Minister on unfair energy prices

08 March 2024

An SNP MP has secured further discussions with a UK Government Minister on creating fairer energy prices for the Highlands and Islands.


8 candidates to stand in Inverness South by-election

8 candidates to stand in Inverness South by-election

8 candidates to stand in Inverness South by-election

07 March 2024

Eight candidates have been confirmed as standing in next month's Highland Council by-election in the Inverness South ward.


Highland Council in a 'pickle' over review of multimillion-pound Caley Thistle project

Highland Council in a 'pickle' over review of multimillion-pound Caley Thistle project

Highland Council in a 'pickle' over review of multimillion-pound Caley Thistle project

07 March 2024

Who wanted to review the decision?


Highland Council move risks scuppering £3.4 million Caley Thistle deal

Highland Council move risks scuppering £3.4 million Caley Thistle deal

Highland Council move risks scuppering £3.4 million Caley Thistle deal

07 March 2024

Chairman Ross Morrison refuses to consider going part-time but warns the club may have 'difficulties in surviving'.


Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

Highland councillor calls for 'meaningful change' as he joins Alba Party

07 March 2024

Councillor Karl Rosie insisted the Highlands can be "one of the richest regions in Scotland" after he announced his decision to join the Alba Party.


Inverness Caledonian Thistle need to overcome 30 councillors to pass battery farm project

Inverness Caledonian Thistle need to overcome 30 councillors to pass battery farm project

Inverness Caledonian Thistle need to overcome 30 councillors to pass battery farm project

06 March 2024

Ahead of a crunch meeting with fans ICT chairman Ross Morrison condemned ‘the bewildering behaviour' of the council.


Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

Hundreds of Highland Council staff feel they are not always treated fairly at work

06 March 2024

Hundreds more admit personal relationships at the local authority have made them feel 'uncomfortable.'


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