Jamie Stone says £20 million of funding from the UK government aimed at improving public spaces should be used to reach “neglected” parts of the Highlands outside of Inverness. Jamie Stone wants to see the £20 million used to benefit areas beyond Inverness. This money is intended for the “immediate and crucial” development of shared spaces and local high streets. Highland Council has been one of the local authorities selected to receive up to £20 million as part of this programme. “We are providing almost £300 million new direct investment to local authority areas to revitalise local communities.