New calls for inquiry into planned Skye windfarms and power line
Pressure is growing for a public inquiry into the “onslaught” of windfarms and power lines earmarked for Skye.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
📰 Drew Millar News
Drew Millar News Today
Fast, Ad-Free News Updates
Stay updated with breaking news from Drew Millar. Real-time updates on events, politics, business and more.
Planners praised for 'pragmatic and common sense' approach to flood risk fears at new Dornoch distillery site as councillors give £7m plan the green light
The final approval for the scheme will have to come from Scottish Ministers.
United Kingdom Cllr Angela Maclean Simon Thompson Cllr Matthew Reiss Cllr Jim Mcgillivray Cllr Mcgillivray
Source: northern-times.co.uk
Holiday company given go-ahead for caravan park at Gledfield Estate, near Ardgay
Pure Leisure Group, which operates holiday lodge and caravan parks across England, is behind the Gledfield Estate development.
United Kingdom Cllr Jan Mcewan Cllr Michael Baird Mark Fitzpatrick Pure Leisure Group Members Of The North Planning Applications Committee
Source: northern-times.co.uk
Council agrees £7.7 million investment for worst roads in Highland
Highland Council changed its funding formula to target investment on the worst roads, mostly in Skye and Caithness.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Cash carve-up for crumbling Ross-shire roads agreed
Local politics took a back seat as councillors across the Highlands agreed an extra £7.7 million of roads investment.
Source: ross-shirejournal.co.uk
Highland Council won't object to SSEN Skye overhead line
Local members said they welcome the SSEN investment in Skye but sent a clear message about their preferred route for the line.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Should we restrict visitor access at Skye beauty spots?
A shout-out for residents to fix holes tourists have torn into a Skye landscape has sparked calls for landscape protection.
United Kingdom Banff National Park Outdoor Access Trust For Scotland Scottish Outdoor Access Trust Canada Moraine Lake In Banff National Park Moraine Lake In Banff National Park
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits in Sutherland their backing
Highland councillors today reiterated their support for 20mph speed limits – but agreed that motorists are largely ignoring the new rules.
Source: northern-times.co.uk
Highland councillors say drivers are ignoring 20mph zones
Most towns and villages in Highland will be 20mph by the summer, but councillors say more work is needed to enforce the limit.
Source: pressandjournal.co.uk
Highland councillors give 20mph speed limits their backing
Highland councillors today reiterated their support for 20mph speed limits – but agreed that motorists are largely ignoring the new rules.
Source: inverness-courier.co.uk