Community plea goes out to these areas of Ross-shire ahead of January 30 deadline
COMMUNITY minded folk in Ross-shire are being urged to consider putting themselves forward for grassroots councils that have fallen into abeyance.
Highland Council is reminding anyone considering joining their local community council that there is still time to submit their nomination for several areas.
In Ross-shire, these include:Balintore and Hilton; Inver; Muir of Ord; Nigg and Shandwick; Resolis and Tain.
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It's a chance to help represent the views of communities to Highland Council and other public agencies.
Those wishing to stand as a candidate must be 16 years of age, be a resident within the community council boundary and must be a registered voter.
Contact the electoral registration office on 0800 393783 or email ero@highland.gov.uk to check if you are a registered voter.
To stand as candidate, all you need do is self-nominate yourself by completing and submitting the online nomination form by noon on Tuesday, January 30.
Anyone with issues accessing the online nomination form or require it in another format that is more accessible should contact 01349 886657 or email ccelection@highland.gov.uk and assistance will be provided.
Guidance notes to assist anyone who is interested in completing the online form are available on the council’s website as it the nomination form www.highland.gov.uk/ccelections
For full details on the role of a community council, visit www.highland.gov.uk/ccelections
Should the number of candidates validly nominated exceed the total maximum permitted membership as specified for the Community Council area, an election will be held by post. Each elector shall be entitled to vote for a number of candidates up to and including the number of vacancies on the Community Council.
