20 MPH ZONES

The Highland Council is planning to make permanent temporary 20mph speed limits which it introduced in 100 settlements, including in Fortrose and Rosemarkie.  It has opened a five-week public consultation.   FRCC is responding with a suggestion of a more graduated reduction from the national 60 mph speed limt to the 20 mph on the western approach to Fortrose, and asking for consistency and rationalisation elsewhere.  We would encourage residents with opinions to submit their own responses too.  The consultation closes on 10 Feburary.  Details on The Highland Council website.

VISITOR LEVY

Last year the Scottish government granted local authorities discretionary powers to impose a visitor levy on those staying in overnight accommodation.  The Highland Council is carrying out a public consultation on plans and wants to hear from residents and local businesses.  The consultation closes on 31 March.  Details on The Highland Council website.