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Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

But around 10 other local MPs and MSPs are expected in Inverness with some yet to confirm.

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks will not attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

But around 10 other local MPs and MSPs are expected in Inverness with some yet to confirm.

LATEST PICTURES: Inverness Castle’s £39m transformation into ‘world class’ visitor attraction facing delay and £1m-plus overspend

Work on a £39 million transformation of Inverness Castle to create a ‘world class’ visitor attraction is facing delay and a £1 million-plus overspend.

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

There has been little change to the numbers since 2014.

Rare species of bird is focus of protection at loch

A rare species of bird could help to be protected after feedback was collected from a public consultation launched by The Highland Council.

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

New figures reveal that the current annual shortfall is around £13 million.

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

The gathering on August 12 is focussed on ‘respecting local democracy’.

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

A campaign blasting back at local and national government for blaming short-term let owners for Scotland’s housing crisis today hit the Highlands.

Highland Council wins prestigious award for energy efficiency

Highland Council saw off fierce opposition from the rest of the country to take a top prize at the Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards.

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

It reiterates the demands for a pause on develops and applauds how it ‘amplified’ concerns with the ‘industrialisation of natural landscapes’.

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Two councillors say the ‘Scottish Government must show greater support for the police service’.

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Just four licences were refused while more than 7000 were granted sparking serious concerns from Labour, Highland Alliance, and Greens.

Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

She is the latest chief officer appointment in a major management restructure of the local authority.

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

More than 300 people attended a packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.

Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

Camanachd Association CEO Ruari Davidson says it showcased ‘the very best of our game and our communities’

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Highland Council hopes the move with retain customers and attract more.

Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster and applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’.

HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks won’t attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks will not attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

Energy ministers Gillian Martin and Michael Shanks will not attend meeting on Highland renewable projects

LATEST PICTURES: Inverness Castle’s £39m transformation into ‘world class’ visitor attraction facing delay and £1m-plus overspend

LATEST PICTURES: Inverness Castle’s £39m transformation into ‘world class’ visitor attraction facing delay and £1m-plus overspend

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

In the Highlands and Moray one in five children are living in poverty

Rare species of bird is focus of protection at loch

Rare species of bird is focus of protection at loch

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

Highland MPs and MSPs set to attend second community council renewables convention

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

‘Stop scapegoating self-caterers’ campaign hits Highlands as protestors target council buildings

Highland Council wins prestigious award for energy efficiency

Highland Council wins prestigious award for energy efficiency

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

Highland Council appoints Debbie Sutton to the £109,285 role as operations and maintenance boss

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

Shinty’s MacTavish Cup Final proves ‘a true celebration of all that makes our sport so special’

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

Multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects sparks call for locals to ‘unite’

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