Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh ward hopefuls revealed
Nine hopefuls are standing for election to fill a vacancy for the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Ward on Highland Council
The by-election is being held following the resignation of Liberal Democrat Kate Stephen who was one of four councillors representing the ward.
The others are Biz Campbell (Independent), Ian Cockburn (Scottish National Party) and Derek MacLeod (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
The candidates standing are:
- Gavin Berkenheger - Scottish Conservative and Unionist
- Christopher Birt - Scottish Labour Party
- Irene Frances Brandt - Scottish Green Party
- Harry Christian - Scottish Libertarian Party
- Jean Davis - Independent
- Les Durance - UKIP Scotland
- Richard Greene - Independent
- Alexander MacInnes - Scottish National Party (SNP)
- George Scott - Scottish Liberal Democrats
Voting will take place on Thursday, December 6 with the count taking place within the ward the following day.
The single transferable vote system will be used. Instead of using a cross, voters should number the candidates in the order of their choice, putting a number 1 in the box next to the name of the candidate who is their first choice, 2 in the box next to their second choice and so on.
Voters can mark as many choices as they wish. Voters are asked to put no other mark on the ballot paper as this could result in their vote not being counted.
Anyone eligible to vote can vote in person on the day or apply for either a postal vote or to vote by proxy.
The latest time to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday, November 20 .
Advice on postal and proxy voting is available by contacting the Electoral Registration Office on 0800 393783.
The Notice of Poll with details of the candidates and their agents is available from The Highland Council’s website - :
https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/799/elections_and_voting/395/local_government_by-elections
