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Closure of play parks deemed unsafe sparks angry reaction

Furious parents are demanding a halt to the closure of play parks deemed dangerous by Highland Council.

Highland Council agrees 'positive' budget as the local authority looks to kick start the economic recovery of the north

Cllr Alasdair Christie says the plans are aimed at 'improving health and prosperity in our area'

Brown bin fee in Highlands set to rise by £5 again

Figures suggest the Highlands’ brown bin scheme is making more money this year – and the fee for the fortnightly service is set to rise again.

Committee chairman welcomes return of more pupils to schools

Councillor John Finlayson, chairman of Highland Council's Education Committee, was speaking after yesterday's announcement by Nicola Sturgeon.

Ambitious plans for Youth Employment and Apprenticeships

Councillors will be discussing the Revenue Budget from 10.30am – the meeting coincides with Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021 which began on Monday.

£1.5million visitor management proposal in tomorrow's Highland Council budget welcomed by chairman of tourism committee

Councillor Gordon Adam said the funding, if approved, will be an investment in the future of the Highlands.

Councillor backs Highland Council's climate strategy

Among the radical proposals is a scheme to grow more of our own food – a dedicated officer will take the lead on Growing our own future.

£1.5m tourism investment at heart of Highland’s budget proposals for recovery, health and prosperity

The budget proposals will be considered by Highland Council tomorrow, March 4.

Conservatives in Highland Council call for more than £42 million to be invested in roads

Councillor Andrew Jarvie also wants to see a Council Tax cut in this year's budget when it is decided on Thursday

Future plans for fire-ravaged school face weeks of uncertainty

THE future of a fire-hit school site remains unclear following a second devastating blaze, Highland Council has said.

Widened eligibility for Discretionary Business Grant

Highland Council has today widened eligibility and extended the deadline for businesses to apply for its Discretionary Business Grant scheme.

PICTURES: Tree felling work now complete

It included a large dead larch tree, which was overhanging a public footpath on the Ness Islands, is now complete.

By-election postal votes winging their way to residents

POSTAL votes have begun being sent out to voters ahead of a council ward by-election next week.

Employment support is at the heart of Highland Council's budget

More than £6 million will go to supporting wages, grants for businesses as well as training and apprenticeships

Photo reveals scale of damage to fire-hit school

HIGHLAND Council has released a photo showcasing the devastating damage caused by the latest fire at a Highland school.

WATCH: Firefighters tackle blaze at Highland primary school

Firefighters have been using all means at their disposal to tackle the blaze at Park Primary – the second in a year.

Row over redrawing wards boundaries rumbles on

Councillor Struan Mackie launched the campaign after branding the proposals a 'destruction of rural democracy'

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Closure of play parks deemed unsafe sparks angry reaction