Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... Local News
Common sense at last: Raigmore Bus Gate finally approved 16th December 2022 After months of discussion, and after Highland Council had tried to get approval for a nonsensical suggestion, the Council has finally seen sense and approved... Local News
Cllr Isabelle MacKenzie highlights the good work of the Highland Senior Citizens Network 15th December 2022 Cllr Isabelle MacKenzie, one of the Scottish Conservative Inverness councillors, has been very proactive since being nominated as a Highland Older People's... Local News
Highland Council being bottom of the education league table is “urgent wake up call to SNP” says Edward Mountain MSP 24th November 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain has slammed the SNP’s continued failures in education in Highland Council, following the publication of the National... Local News
Nearly £30m spent so far on A96 Inverness to Nairn dualling upgrade but wait goes on for project to begin construction 22nd November 2022 Edward Mountain MSP has claimed the SNP-Green Government are ‘wasting precious time’ by not progressing to the construction of the A96 Inverness to Nairn scheme... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP responds to Cairngorm Funicular Railway repair budget increasing to £25m 15th November 2022 Responding to HIE's announcement that the cost of fixing the Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway is set to rise to £25m, Edward Mountain MSP commented: “Why am... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP says Royal Mail and Scottish Government slow on delivery 11th November 2022 The following article was originally published in The Inverness Courier on 11 November 2022 Receiving letters and parcels before midday has been the expectation... Local News
HMP Highland costs rocket as project pays high price for SNP's long delays, says Edward Mountain MSP 10th November 2022 Following reports that the cost for the delivering HMP Highland have risen to nearly £140m, Edward Mountain MSP said: “The cost for the long-delayed prison is... Local News
“We should never forget they have given their all for our today” says Edward Mountain MSP in Remembrance speech at Holyrood 8th November 2022 Edward Mountain MSP today paid tribute to current and former Armed Services personnel for their service and sacrifice, in a Holyrood debate on Remembrance... Local News
Cllr Helen Crawford takes Highland concerns about Early Years funding to Holyrood 8th November 2022 Scottish Conservative Highland Councillor Helen Crawford met with Edward Mountain MSP and Stephen Kerr MSP on Tuesday 8th November at the Scottish Parliament to... Local News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
