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Highland Council set to hold licensing meeting on rapist David Brown in private
By Jamie McDonald Highland Council set to hold licensing meeting on rapist David Brown in private A full Highland Council meeting to discuss the decision to grant rapist David Brown a taxi operator’s licence is likely to be held in private. The special session will see all 74 councillors in attendance on Tuesday 4 August. […]
MSP horrified by Highland Council License Board decision
MSP Andrew Baxter has said he is exploring tightening up of the laws alongside fellow MSPs, after the recent controversial licencing board meeting where six Highland Council members including Skye’s Cllr Ruraidh Stewart voted in favour of convicted rapist David Brown to keep his taxi operators licence. ‘Like most people, I am horrified that the […]
Biotoxins detected in Loch Eishort
By Jamie McDonald Biotoxins detected in Loch Eishort Highland Council’s Environmental Health team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort off south Skye. The local authority has warned people not to eat shellfish caught in the area. The council said commercial shellfish providers have been made […]
Council seeks views for Highland-wide Gaelic language designation
By Jamie McDonald Council seeks views for Highland-wide Gaelic language designation Highland Council says it is looking to engage with communities on whether to make the entire local authority area an Area of Linguistic Significance (ALS). The Scottish Languages Act allows for an ALS to be established in places where Gaelic is spoken by a […]
Highland Council sets out 10 year public transport plans with focus on rural links
By Jamie McDonald Highland Council sets out 10 year public transport plans with focus on rural links Highland Council has outlined a new decade long transport strategy aimed at improving public transport across the region, with a strong focus on rural and island communities. The draft plan sets out proposals for 2026–2036 and is intended […]
Highland homeless cases up 9%
By Jamie McDonald Highland homeless cases up 9% Homelessness across the Highlands has risen by around 9% over the past year, according to new figures presented to Highland Council’s Housing Committee. A total of 1,482 households presented as homeless in 2025/26, up from 1,357 the previous year – an increase of 125 households. The council […]
Skye Councillor hits back at claims local authority is at fault for Portree public toilet closure
By Jamie McDonald Skye councillor hits back at claims local authority is at fault for Portree public toilet closure A local councillor has responded to criticism of Highland Council following a story published by Radio Skye about the continued closure of the public toilets in Portree. “If you are one of those keyboard warriors out […]
Plans for health worker housing on former Broadford Hospital site as demolition begins
By Jamie McDonald The site of the old Broadford Hospital could be used to build homes for health and social care workers Demolition of the former Dr. MacKinnon Memorial Hospital is scheduled to begin before the end of March, following the handover of the land from NHS Highland. The building has been empty since the […]
Council tax rise of 7% confirmed
By Jamie McDonald Highland councillors have voted to put up council tax by 7%. The rise will come into effect from 1 April. It means the average annual cost for a band D property will rise by more than £100 from £1,634 to £1,527. The local authority says 5% of the hike will go towards […]
Highland Council spends £486k on new website
By Jamie McDonald Highland Council has spent £486,627 on its new website, with ongoing annual running costs of more than £29,000 The local authority said the build cost covered external suppliers, implementation and extra staffing. The first phase of the redesigned site went live last week. The council says it offers better accessibility and works […]