Community Council elections nominations closed
27th February 2020
Following the close of nominations at 12 noon on Wednesday 26 February 2020, the outcome is as follows.
Caithness West Community Council Caol Community Council Dalwhinnie Community Council Glenfinnan Community Council Inshes and Milton of Leys Community Council Mallaig Community Council Portree and Braes Community Council Shieldaig Community Council
The Caithness West Community Councillors will be
BUNDY, Jillian Georgina CRAIG, David GROVES, Patricia Aline OMAND, Donald Stewart THOMPSON, Heather Anne
Others area candidates can be found at
https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/799/elections_and_voting/643/community_council_elections/6
6 Community Councils failed to attract half the maximum membership and so they did not establish.
Cradlehall and Westhill Community Council Glendale Community Council Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge and Achnacarry Community Council Tannach and District Community Council Uig Community Council Waternish Community Council
Candidates have up until 12 noon on Friday, 28 February if they wish to withdraw their nomination paper. Notification must be given in writing by email or post to the appropriate ward manager.
Notices are online at:
https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/799/elections_and_voting/643/community_councils
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