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Ward Forums across Highland focus on Police and Fire Services
19th August 2013
A series of 19 Highland Council Ward forums are being held across the Highlands to seek the views of the public on local police and fire services.
The first meetings are being held at Portree and Golspie on Monday 2 September and they run until 30 October.
Council Leader Councillor Drew Hendry said: �The Council works closely with both Police and Fire Services to help ensure that Highland communities are as safe as possible. We�re pleased to provide a platform for our partners to consult on their community plans.�
Chief Superintendent Julian Innes of Police Scotland said: �This is a partnership approach to engagement with local Highland communities. We look forward to listening to people�s views on how their local services are targeted.�
Scott Hay, Area Manager for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service added: �Public sector organisations work most effectively when they work in partnership. We�ll continue to work together to keep communities safe.�
The meetings are on:
2 September 2013 at 2pm - The Chamber, Tigh na Sgire, Portree.
2 September 2013 at 7.30pm - Golspie Community Centre.
9 September 2013 at 7.30 pm - Mackays Hotel, Union Street, Wick.
10 Sep 2013 at 7.00pm - Stratherrick Hall, Gorthleck.
12 September 2013 at 7.00pm - Kinmylies Church.
12 September 2013 at 7.30pm - Alness heritage Centre, Alness.
16 September 2013 at 7.00 pm - Garve Hall.
17 Sep 2013 at 7.00pm - Phipps Hall, Beauly.
18 September 2013 at 7.00pm - Aviemore Community Centre, Aviemore.
19 September 2013 at 7.00pm - Hilton Community Centre.
23 September 2013 at 7.00 pm - Dornie Hall.
24 September 2013 at 7.00pm - Town House, Inverness.
26 September 2013 at 7.00pm - Inshes Primary School, Inshes.
1 October 2013 at 7.00pm - Town House, Inverness.
3 October 2013 at 6.00pm - Leanaig Centre, Ben Wyvis Primary School, Conon Bridge.
7 October 2013 7pm-9pm - Caol Community Centre, Caol, Fort William.
26 October 2013 at 11.00am - Lairg Community Centre.
29 October 2013 at 7.00pm - Culloden Academy, Culloden.
30 October 2013 at 7.30pm - Nigg Village Hall, Nigg.
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