Scotland’s ‘engine for renewables’ needs a fund to tackle fuel poverty
‘We need to be telling these big firms that they must leave more behind than just the scraps on the table,’ says the Highland Council leader
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View from the Chamber – 28.10.21
From panel discussions and networking to employment law and cybersecurity, there’s always something helpful for our members coming up in our events calendar.
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Lochaber councillor Ben Thompson announces resignation
Mr Thompson was first elected in a by-election in 2014, making this his second term in the council.
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Wild Words: Kirsteen Bell
The pigs and I will collect a fraction of the acorns within our boundaries; the jays will not return to all their successful stashes; the nuts still hidden will have their chance.
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Councillor sought for Ward 21
Returning Officer, Chief Executive of The Highland Council Donna Manson is encouraging people to put themselves forward as candidates.
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Woody stands down from Fort duties
A committed fan Colin Wood said that he will remain as such and that he looks forward to seeing the club continue to build on the work that he and the rest of the Fort FC team have done.
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Climate change group urge Government to do more to eradicate food poverty
In a response to the Scottish Government’s Local Food Strategy Highland Council climate change working group are calling for food education to be embedded in the school curriculum, and for school meals to feature local ingredients.
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Council gears up to take part in COP26 in Glasgow
Her first event will be the official presentation of the Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration on Saturday, November 6, of which the council is a signatory, during Nature Day at COP26.
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Final chance to have your say on licensing of short-term lets
Residents and businesses in Lochaber can give their views on introducing a licensing scheme for short-term lets until October 29.