After the recent spell of stormy weather, Highland Council is urging landowners to check trees and vegetation near Public roads…
They’re also being asked to check drainage from properties and to check if there are any blockages which may result in an overflow onto Public roads. Although Highland Council have been working hard to clear many fallen trees from the spell of stormy weather, they urge vigilance for any unreported damage.
Highland Council is working to make the Islands of Skye and Raasay areas of Linguistic Significance for Gaelic…
A Community Engagement Officer is now being recruited to help move these proposals forward and to work with the communities on both Islands. It is hoped that this appointment will support local people, local groups, and partners to strengthen the use of Gaelic in the areas.
A newly appointed Deputy Headteacher has withdrawn from the North West Sutherland Schools Post.
It was announced recently that although a successful candidate had been appointed to the vacancy within the North West Sutherland Schools Charge, the candidate has now since withdrawn from the post. Highland Council has said that no further details are available at this present time.
Concerns are being raised by Highland Councillors that some postal deliveries within the Highlands have fallen to as little as once a week.
It has been reported that in some parts of the Region, this vital public service provided by Royal Mail had become infrequent. Some letters are arriving late, such as important NHS, banks and solicitor’s letters. The group of Highland Councillors are going to raise their concerns with Royal Mail.
