It's Far Too Big: 50 Years On, Is It Time For Highland Council To Be Broken Up?

7th May 2024

Many people in Caithness still regret the passing of the old Caithness District Council with centralisation and so called equalising of costs like rents, burial charges and much more that once were much more affordable in a low income area.

Today an article in the Press and Journal asks the question of our political leaders

Former Highland convener says 50th anniversary of regional government is a time to refocus on decentralising influence and power.

Half a century after the start of regional government in the Highlands, is it time to re-think how decisions are taken?

On May 7 1974 the first councillors were elected to the former Highland Regional Council.

Its successor, Highland Council, took over in 1995 and has faced similar questions about serving communities in an area the size of Belgium.

Is a single authority too large? Should it be split up and more decisions taken locally?

Read the full article HERE

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