Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, is branding the loss of the estimated 40 – 50 teachers as a disgrace.
The ‘efficiencies’ being proposed by the SNP/Independent administration at the Council include a change in formula for teacher numbers which could have a significant impact on smaller Highland schools.
The existing formula says that schools are [...]
45 per cent of Highland Schools in Danger from Education Disaster
Education Cuts in Highlands are a Disgrace, says MSP
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, is branding proposed cuts to teachers and non teaching posts in the SNP/Independent run Highland Council budget as a disgrace.
She commented: “And so it starts – the Scottish Government’s policy of passing the buck to local councils is launched. This real cost to our classrooms demonstrates the empty [...]
Examination of Planning Process for Aviemore application needed to restore public confidence
Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, has called on the Scottish Parliamentary Committee responsible for planning to examine the processes for an Aviemore application in bid to restore public confidence.
In issuing all her own correspondence to the Local Government and Communities Committee Mrs Grant said that contentious press coverage over SNP Ministers’ roles behind [...]
