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Highland Council opposition leader calls for Academy Street debate to be made public

Councillor Christie says ‘it is simply not right’ the council is holding the meeting behind closed doors

‘Totally inadequate’ - verdict on flood plan for 381 new homes near River Ness

Council officers also want to see developers pay for better public transport to serve the proposed new housing scheme.

Highland Council issues a scam warning about fake parking fines via text

The con calls on victims to ‘act quickly’ after falsely claiming a ‘a local council’ issued a penalty charge notice.

Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

Despite the meeting’s secrecy we reveal the options presented to councillors include junking the whole project.

COLIN CAMPBELL: Botched plan for Academy Street has run out of road

Council votes were an unsatisfactory and unconvincing mandate for such drastic upheaval, says our columnist.

Piri-piri takeaway plan for city centre is given green light

A new piri-piri chicken restaurant and takeaway is set to open in Inverness city centre after it was given the green light by Highland Council.

Dog Falls Brewery taproom plan wins further public backing despite objections

Plans to open a craft brewery taproom in Inverness city centre have won further support from the public despite strong objections from residents.

Highland Rugby Club seeks shipping container seating!

This may seem odd, but they are made by a longstanding company specialising in conversion of these containers into presentable sport

Highland Rugby Club seeks shipping container seating!

They are made by a longstanding company specialising in converting containers into presentable leisure use.

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

The top team wage bill at the local authority now tops £1.5 million in salaries alone.

Second home council tax rate provides millions in extra cash for the north but a motorhome pass scheme comes up short

Highland Council received just over £8.6 million from second homes, fees and charges and other areas.

Interesting new home for 128-year-old sports trophy

For 128 years, the Camanachd Cup has been the pinnacle of excellence within the shinty community.

Is Highland Council too big for local governing?

Building a Local Scotland campaigners say the country is ‘one of the least locally governed countries in the world’.

Oldest annual gathering in Inverness sees parade of Highland Council

The oldest annual gathering stage in Inverness took place today.

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told

MSP Edward Mountain tells council leader Raymond Bremner it ‘brings the council into direct competition with local businesses’.

Alarm for parents as police investigate primary school intruder

Worried parents of pupils at a Highland primary school kept their children at home after a stranger was confronted in the grounds on Thursday morning

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Greens lash out at Highland Council ‘administration's gagging order’

Highland Council opposition leader calls for Academy Street debate to be made public

Highland Council opposition leader calls for Academy Street debate to be made public

‘Totally inadequate’ - verdict on flood plan for 381 new homes near River Ness

‘Totally inadequate’ - verdict on flood plan for 381 new homes near River Ness

Highland Council issues a scam warning about fake parking fines via text

Highland Council issues a scam warning about fake parking fines via text

Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

Highland Council bans public from crunch meeting discussing Academy Street appeal

COLIN CAMPBELL: Botched plan for Academy Street has run out of road

COLIN CAMPBELL: Botched plan for Academy Street has run out of road

Piri-piri takeaway plan for city centre is given green light

Piri-piri takeaway plan for city centre is given green light

Dog Falls Brewery taproom plan wins further public backing despite objections

Dog Falls Brewery taproom plan wins further public backing despite objections

Highland Rugby Club seeks shipping container seating!

Highland Rugby Club seeks shipping container seating!

Highland Rugby Club seeks shipping container seating!

Highland Rugby Club seeks shipping container seating!

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

Highland Council appoints four officials to new £105,487 a year roles

Second home council tax rate provides millions in extra cash for the north but a motorhome pass scheme comes up short

Second home council tax rate provides millions in extra cash for the north but a motorhome pass scheme comes up short

Interesting new home for 128-year-old sports trophy

Interesting new home for 128-year-old sports trophy

Is Highland Council too big for local governing?

Is Highland Council too big for local governing?

Oldest annual gathering in Inverness sees parade of Highland Council

Oldest annual gathering in Inverness sees parade of Highland Council

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told

‘Scrap this ill-conceived and unworkable’ motorhome pass scheme, Highland Council is told

Alarm for parents as police investigate primary school intruder

Alarm for parents as police investigate primary school intruder

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