The number of Special Constables in the Highlands has fallen by over 40% since 2013 according to new figures released by Police Scotland.
The figures from a freedom of information request show that since 2013 51 officers have been lost, with numbers down from 123 in 2013 to 72 in 2020.
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Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain today has called for NHS Highland to rollout a survey to all employees to gauge how widespread the bullying culture remains within the health board since the publication of the Sturrock Report.
The call was made after BBC Radio Scotland reported ongoing is
Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis over Brexit.
The challenges faced by Highland employers and apprentices during the pandemic were raised today by Edward Mountain MSP during a session of Scottish Parliament portfolio questions.
Some apprentices are unable to drive and are therefore reliant on transport from their work colleagues.
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is giving his backing to plans revealed today by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross to recruit 3,000 more teachers across Scotland.
Mr Cameron said: “I am delighted that Douglas has followed up his plan for jobs with this ambitious proposal to su
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has warned that the decline in the public’s satisfaction with local public services in Scotland is putting strains on the country.
The annual Scotland’s People report showed opinion of local services has plummeted over the last decade with rural adults
