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The local authority had tried to recruit to the new post of Executive Chief Officer Education and Learning on two previous occasions without success before appointing Mr Senior after he was head hunted by an agency on behalf of the council.
Nether Lochaber and Ballachulish community councils have written to convey their anger at the way Councillor Andrew Baxter has been treated, while others are expected to also follow suit this week.
It has been over a year since the council declared a climate and ecological emergency and recommitted to achieving a carbon neutral region by 2025.
Councillor Baxter, who now becomes a non-aligned member forfeits his seat on the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, although remains chairman of Lochaber Area Committee for now.
The new rates include a three per cent increase that was agreed last year by the Council which should have been in place from April 1 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
The local authority added that people must continue to take responsibility for themselves while using the play parks and do so at their own risk, and must follow government guidelines on social distancing.
By the time the summer school holidays begin, 67,500 vouchers will have been issued across the Highlands, amounting to more than £1m.
Education chairman says high school will welcome youngsters back as planned in August.
Highland Council’s Education Committee Chair, Councillor John Finlayson said the return to workplace and schools for education staff will have to be undertaken carefully and gradually.
The Garden Aid service is for older or disabled tenants who do not have anyone to help them cut their grass.
