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‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

A report outlining the extent of the overpayments was put in front of councillors at an audit committee today.

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services for women and children in the Highlands could close under funding plans by Highland Council, Women’s Aid groups are warning.

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

One of them was told to attend a meeting for an interview with council investigators ‘under caution’.

Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

Leading Lib Dems have confidence in a Highland revival as Councillor Andrew Baxter got 58 per cent of the vote.

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

The bureaucratic blunder emerged because the local authority was not checking ‘to confirm the existence of its staff’.

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

New figures show the north is behind the national average in 13 out of 15 areas.

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

High Life Highland’s green credentials have been honoured after it clinched a national award.

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

They relate to charges and their implications for both residents staying locally and small operators.

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.

Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

A new Highland scheme aimed at helping support people into work has launched its website.

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

Otherwise known as a visitor levy, should it happen, it would see the Highlands follow destinations in Europe that charge additional tax per night.

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

Hospitality fears it could put people off visiting but others question why locals foot the bill for mass tourism.

Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

Two banning orders were made this year so far and at least £2600 in fines issued.

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

The council’s ‘thanks, but no thanks’ approach was dubbed ‘heavy handed’ by one councillor

Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

The council is issuing a call for views covering almost all transport options in the north.

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Cameron Barracks and 7 hotels as well as MoD properties were all used to accommodate displaced persons.

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Inflation busting rent rises of between 8 and 10% being considered by Highland Council

‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

‘How did this happen?’ - Highland councillors question officials over £600k payroll overpayments

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Domestic abuse services in the Highlands at risk under council’s funding plans, warn Women’s Aid services

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Former Highland Council staff say they were ‘intimidated’ after being paid despite leaving

Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

Is Kate Forbes’ seat now ‘competitive’ after huge Lib Dem council by-election win?

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

Highland Council says it only overpaid ex-staff £614k not £863k as originally feared

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Top environmental award for High Life Highland in UK contest

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Highland Council’s tourist tax consultation goes live tomorrow amid cost concerns

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

Highland initiative launches new website to help people into work

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

EXPLAINED: 5% Highland tourist tax could raise £10m a year - all you need to know PLUS who won’t have to pay

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

The tourist tax is back on Highland Council’s agenda as battle lines are drawn

Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

Council cracks the whip on traders selling vapes and cigarettes to underage buyers

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

Critics slam Highland Council limiting responses to its social media posts

Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

Highland transport strategy must reconcile local realities and government demands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

Hundreds of Afghan, Syrian and Ukrainian refugees found shelter in the Highlands

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