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News published October 2020

Council congratulates Gairloch Museum on national award
Published 14 Oct 2020
The Leader and Vice Convener of The Highland Council have congratulated Gairloch Museum on their prestigious award received this week as winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020.
Committee shows commitment to developing closer relationship with communities
Published 14 Oct 2020
Looking at ways of improving participation and involvement with communities was on the agenda of yesterday’s Black Isle, Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee.
Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd agus Fèis Rois a’ cur cèilidh nàiseanta air-loidhne air dòigh gus tàlant na sgìre a thaisbeanadh
Published 14 Oct 2020
Highland Council and Fèis Rois team up to showcase regional talent in national online concert
Road maintenance works discussed at Area Committee
Published 14 Oct 2020
Members of the Black Isle, Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee have had the chance to review the impact Covid-19 has had across the area in terms of the road maintenance programme and planned capital
Members endorse Main Issues Report of Inner Moray Firth Local Development Plan 2
Published 14 Oct 2020
The Black Isle, Dingwall and Seaforth Members have endorsed parts of a consultation document called a Main Issues Report (MIR) which are applicable to their geographical area.
Committee approves retention of Dingwall temporary 20 mph Speed Limit
Published 14 Oct 2020
The Dingwall, Seaforth and Black Isle Committee has given its backing to the retention of the temporary traffic calming features on Back Road and Burn Place, in Dingwall.
Scotland's fire service warns of firework dangers in wake of COVID cancellations
Published 13 Oct 2020
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is underlining the dangers of fireworks as large scale public events including organised displays are being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Highland Climate Change Conference to be held in early November
Published 13 Oct 2020
Highland Council is to stage an online conference on November 2 to discuss the regional, national and global response to the climate and ecological emergency announced last year.
Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grants
Published 13 Oct 2020
The Highland Council has published new information on the Coronavirus Covid-19 button on the front page of its website on how people can access the new Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant
Highland Council is ready for winter - apply now for community resilience grit bins
Published 13 Oct 2020
The Highland Council’s winter maintenance service commences on 14 October 2020, continuing through until 14 April 2021.