Innes Munro selected for Cromarty Firth by-election. Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 Innes Munro, a driven and passionate 20-year-old lifelong resident and worker in the Highlands, is proud to announce his candidacy for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party in the Cromarty Firth ward of the Highland Council. Following the recent resignation of two Highland Councillors, Innes is eager to bring his youthful energy and deep-rooted commitment to the community as an elected... Local News
Councillor Ruraidh Stewart Condemns NHS Highland's Continued Failure to Restore Portree Hospital Services 30th January 2024 In the wake of an outcry at the Annual General Meeting of SOS NHS on January 29th, 2024, Councillor Ruraidh Stewart condemned NHS Highland for their repeated... Local News
Scottish Conservative Councillor Helen Crawford brings national attention to the poor state of Highland Schools. 19th January 2024 In a bold approach that focused attention both locally and nationally on a vital issue for the Highlands, Conservative Cllr Helen Crawford presented a Motion... Local News
Conservative Group Leader Calls for Urgent Action and Accountability Following ACEL Results 12th December 2023 After the publication of the (Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels) ACEL results, Cllr. Ruraidh Stewart, the Conservative Group Leader on Highland... Local News
Councillor Crawford calls for action on school estates emergency 8th December 2023 In the face of an unprecedented decline in the state of Highland school buildings, the Scottish Conservatives on Highland Council have called for urgent action... Local News
Highland & Moray Hospitals not inspected under SNP Governance 29th November 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Moray West, Nairn, and Strathspey Kathleen Robertson says it is “deeply concerning” some hospitals in NHS... Local News
'Disappointed but no surprised': Councillor Stewart comments on LEIP 3 announcment 30th October 2023 In a statement responding to today's announcement from the Scottish Government regarding the Learning Estate Investment Programme ( LEIP3), Cllr Stewart, the... Local News
Highland Conservatives hold their annual Conference 28th October 2023 Saturday saw Scottish Conservatives from across the Highlands gather to hear from Councillors, MSPs and activists about recent political developments and plans... Local News
Scottish Conservative Councillor stands up for Inverness businesses. 28th August 2023 Responding to Highland Council proposals to effectively ban private vehicles from Academy Street in Inverness, Cllr Isabelle Mackenzie has urged the Council to... Local News
SNP Administration votes to cut funds for vulnerable children 3rd March 2023 Last Thursday the SNP and Independent Administration of Highland Council tabled their budget proposals for 2023/24. Opposition councillors had not been... Local News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
