Politics

The total bill for the local authority’s highest earners has risen five fold in the last five years.

A £300 million deal will help more than double the number of EV charge points in the Highlands before the end of 2027.

Douglas Ross MSP has been removed from the chamber at Holyrood for heckling First Minister John Swinney.

Opposition councillors sought a more nuanced approach including a review but administration bosses out voted them down.

But staff still got £624k more than they should despite tough new measures.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

The Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross wants the UK government to act over higher delivery charges to his constituency.

Officials insist ‘few people’ who actually support the scheme engage with consultation.

MSP Douglas Ross who accused the SNP of failing to address concerns.

As it threatens to take one ex-employee to court despite cancelling a repayment meeting and not rescheduling.

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.

A Highland MP has called for a controversial tourism levy to be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) if it is introduced.

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.

The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’