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News published October 2019

Purple ‘Square’ helps raise awareness of DLD
Published 22 Oct 2019
Highland Council’s Speech and Language Therapists were helping to raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the local area.
15th annual Blas Festival launches programme of Highland musical events
Published 22 Oct 2019
Blas, which means ‘taste’ or ‘sample’, is organised by Fèisean nan Gàidheal in partnership with The Highland Council and will take place from 22-30 November.
Public advised to follow safety signs as works on West Link 2 progress
Published 22 Oct 2019
The Highland Council is advising walkers and cyclists using the Caledonian Canal towpaths that temporary diversions will be in place on a section of the route while work on Stage 2 of the Inverness West Link continues.
Still time to apply to vote in Inverness By-Election
Published 22 Oct 2019
Polling will take place on Thursday 14 November to elect one of six candidates standing in the Highland Council's Inverness Central Ward by-election and voters are being reminded to make sure they are ready to make their vote count.
Road closure – Beauly
Published 21 Oct 2019
The U2329 Road from Tweed House to Ferry Road, Beauly will be temporarily closed during maintenance works by BT Openreach on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th October 2019.
Ness Islands Halloween Show
Published 21 Oct 2019
The theme for this year’s show on Saturday (26 Oct) and Sunday (27 October) is “Alien Invasion”.
Royal National Mòd flag accepted for Inverness 2020 - Bratach a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail air a ghabhail airson Inbhir Nis 2020
Published 21 Oct 2019
Depute Provost of Inverness, Cllr Graham Ross received the Royal National Mòd flag this weekend in Glasgow (Saturday 19 October) at the massed choir closing event of the 2019 Glasgow Mòd.
Tackling human trafficking and exploitation in the Highlands
Published 18 Oct 2019
COSLA has today (Friday 18 October) unveiled human trafficking guidance for Scottish local authorities and The Highland Council has taken this opportunity to confirm its commitment to tackle trafficking and exploitation.
Highland Council’s new ‘voice’ in Europe on sustainable seas
Published 18 Oct 2019
Highland Councillor Trish Robertson has been selected as the Junior Vice President of KIMO International which works to protect, preserve and enhance the marine environment.
Dingwall prepares for Christmas
Published 18 Oct 2019
The Highland Council, Ark Estates and Dingwall Community Council are working together to replace the catenary wiring which carry the town’s Christmas decorations over Dingwall High Street.