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Highlands holiday lets control zone proposed in bid to tackle housing shortage

A control zone to limit Airbnb-style lets has been suggested across the Highlands in a bid to tackle a shortage of homes

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour drop below Alba and Greens as by-election results called

Scottish Labour dropped below both Alba and Greens at The Highland Council's Cromarty Firth by-election

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's largest private landowner proposes sauna plans for Loch Ness pub

Plans for a sauna, shop and beach cafe have been proposed for a pub and restaurant which has been taken over by a company owned by Scotland's…

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53 community councils unite to demand Highland energy projects pause

More than 50 community councils have come together to demand a pause on energy infrastructure projects across the Highlands

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Power line approved despite council and resident objections to camp for 350 workers

THE Scottish Government has approved a planning application for the replacement of the existing overhead line between Fort Augustus and Skye,…

The National (Scotland)

Drivers to face permanent 20mph limits across Highlands

See the full list of permanent 20mph zones across the Highlands as new road safety measures have been agreed by the council

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Revealed: The Scottish councils now using Elon Musk’s Starlink internet technology

SEVERAL Scottish councils are using Starlink across multiple sites including primary schools and visitor centres, a National investigation has found

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Highland councillor questions 'knee jerk reaction' to cruise levy

Introducing a levy for cruise ships could “harm the reputation of Scotland as a tourist destination”, Scottish ministers have been warned

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Speed cameras set to go live on busy North Coast 500 road

AVERAGE speed cameras are set to go live on a busy road on the North Coast 500 (NC500) route from next week ...

The National (Scotland)

Highland Council praised for closing £54.7m gap, but auditors warn of future issues

Highland Council has been praised for closing significant budget gaps in recent years, but auditors warned “savings challenges” lie ahead

The National (Scotland)

Plans to ban camper vans from overnight NC500 stays scrapped by Highland Council

Highland Council have scrapped councillor plans to ban camper vans from overnight stays in Sutherland car parks ...

The National (Scotland)

Business leaders urge Highland Council to delay tourist tax

Highland Council has said the money could be used to support infrastructure, particularly due to the impact of the popular NC500 road trip

The National (Scotland)

Highland Council backs windfarm offshore plans despite objections

COUNCILLORS have given their backing to a 125-turbine wind farm off the coast of the Highlands

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Plans for £30m improvements on Europe's busiest single-vessel ferry service

PLANS have been submitted for infrastructure improvements amounting to £30 million for Europe's busiest single-vessel ferry service.

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Concerns raised over plans for 4G masts in designated wild land in Highlands

Concerns have been raised about plans to install two 4G masts in an area of designated wild land in the Highlands ...

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Council to vote on campervan overnight parking ban in Highlands

CAMPERVANS could be banned from staying overnight in some Highland car parks ...

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Anger at second camp plans for '700 workers' on Scottish island

MORE than 200 islanders have objected to a proposal to build a large camp for up to 350 workers amid a second proposal which could see another 350…

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Highland Council launches consultation on permanent 20mph speed limit zones

HIGHLAND Council has launched a consultation on establishing permanent 20mph speed limits in 125 locations across the region.

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'Taxing the Unborn': Outrage as Scottish Council Proposes Levy on Expectant Mothers Staying in Hotels

A Scottish local council has been condemned for its proposal to tax expectant mothers for the privilege of having their babies in a hospital.

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Highland Council cancels plans for new incinerator amid public concerns

The Highland Council has abandoned its plans to build a new incinerator to burn household waste in the Longman area of Inverness...

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Tory motion to break-up Highland Council branded 'political posturing'

THE leader of Highland Council's Conservative group is urging colleagues to back his call for the break-up of the local authority as opponents brand…

The Guardian - UK

Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy

Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers

The National (Scotland)

Scottish LibDems hold seat in Highland by-election

THE Scottish Liberal Democrats have held a seat on Highland Council following a by-election...

The National (Scotland)

Disruption on Scotland's roads and schools closed amid wintry conditions

A NUMBER of schools remain closed while roads are also facing disruption across Scotland due to wintry conditions...

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NC500 chair speaks out after route named on travel guide's 'no go list'

THE chair of the North Coast 500 (NC500) has responded after the iconic Scottish route was named on a travel guide’s “no go” list for 2025 ...

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