Following today's packed Visitor Levy Consultation event at the Skye Candle Visitor Centre in Portree, Highland Conservative Councillor Stewart has firmly stated his opposition to the introduction of the proposed Visitor Levy Scheme.Cllr Stewart commented, "I came today to listen to local businesses
Scottish Conservative Councillor Isabelle Mackenzie has commented on the latest Highland Council Budget proposals:"It is important to acknowledge the challenges that pensioners face and find ways to reduce the financial burden on them.
Responding to today’s confirmation that council tax bills in Orkney are to rise by 15%, as of the 6th March making it the highest increase in Scotland, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “I am disappointed councillors have decided to go ahead with raising council tax by 15% d
Following the First Minister’s visit to Skye, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has criticised John Swinney’s failure to meet with local campaigners while on the island. Mr Halcro Johnston MSP said: “Once again, we see another hard hat and high vis visit to Skye from the Scottish
Primary care services in some of Scotland’s island communities are in crisis.That’s the warning from Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston who, raising his concerns with Health Secretary Neil Gray in Parliament on Thursday, said the Scottish Government’s failure to deliver support to help
Responding to Orkney Council’s decision to raise council tax by 15%, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “If this decision is ratified by the full Council, this extraordinary council tax hike will hit households right across Orkney.“On top of increasing energy costs and the bu
