Highland Council urges candidates to 13 community councils in the region to submit applications as deadline for nominations is looming
The chance to breath fresh life into several Highland community councils is there for the taking as a deadline looms.
Highland Council is encouraging anyone wishing to represent their community to put their names up for the coming community councils’ interim elections.
People who want to stand as community councillors are urged to submit the complete nomination form by 12pm on Tuesday, September 2.
Elections will take place this autumn for the following community councils.
· Ardgay and District
· Arisaig
· Aviemore
· Avoch
· Killen
· Conon Bridge
· Cromdale
· Advie
· Lochalsh
· Nether Lochaber
· Raasay
· South Knoydart
· Stratherrick
· Foyers
· Thurso
· Uig
Community Councils are voluntary organisations that express the views and concerns of local people within their area across a wide range of issues, from new buildings and roads to local services and facilities.
People sitting on their local community council play an important role as they act as a voice for their communities, bridging the gap between them and public agencies, including the Highland Council.
To be eligible, candidates must be at least 16 years old by the close of nominations, be registered to vote on the local government electoral register, and live within the Community Council area.
The list of the nominated candidates and notices whether the Community Council has formed, not formed or is contested will be published no later than Wednesday, September 3.
Anyone wishing to withdraw can also do so by communicating their decision no later than Tuesday, 9 September 2025 at 12noon.
Elections will take place on Friday, October 10, where the number of valid nominations exceeds the membership number of the relevant Community Council.