Politicians, elections and democracy news

• Nominations sought for Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh By-Election

  Published on 17 Oct 2018

  Nomination packs for prospective candidates for the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Ward by-election are now available from The Highland Council’s website.

• Commercial Board to lead economic approach

  Published on 29 Jun 2017

  The Highland Council has agreed to set up a Commercial Board amongst a range of other recommendations to redesign the Council, including strengthening local democracy.

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  Chair appointed to Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee

  Published on 16 Jun 2017

  Councillor Bill Lobban was elected as the Chair of the Badenoch and Strathspey Committee at its meeting today, 16 June.

• New Committee structures agreed

  Published on 2 Jun 2017

  The Highland Council has agreed a new strategic committee structure

• Commission on Highland Democracy

  Published on 16 May 2016

  A Commission on democracy in the Highlands is to be launched in June. This will investigate the current state of democracy and start conversations about the kind of democracy people want to have.

• Highland Council to undertake a redesign

  Published on 24 Mar 2016

  Highland Council has unanimously agreed to undertake a complete redesign of the council over the coming months.

• First meeting of the Ross and Cromarty Local Committee

  Published on 4 Feb 2016

  The first meeting of the new Ross and Cromarty Local Committee was held in public on 3 February in Dingwall Council Chamber.

• First meeting of Nairnshire Local Committee

  Published on 28 Jan 2016

  The first meeting of the new Nairnshire Local Committee was held in public on 27 January at Nairn Courthouse.

• Council calls election for twenty eight Highland Community Councils

  Published on 18 Jan 2016

  Do you want to be a voice for your community? If so The Highland Council is inviting nominations for people to join 28 community councils.

• Leader expresses concerns over Boundary Commission Review

  Published on 24 Nov 2015

  Leader of the Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson, has written to Marco Biagi MSP, Minister for Local Government & Community Empowerment to express concern over the Boundary Commission review.

• Highland Council’s new Programme “Highland First” has been agreed by Council

  Published on 13 Aug 2015

  The Highland Council today agreed the a new programme “Highland First”.

• Highland Council Administration publicise priorities in new Programme

  Published on 4 Aug 2015

  Leader of Highland Council has highlighted the proposed priorities for the Council over the next 2 years.

• Highland Council Administration to launch new Council Programme

  Published on 31 Jul 2015

  Highland Council’s new Administration met with all elected members today to discuss their new Programme, which will be launched next week.

• Highland Council Leader encourages response to Boundary Commission’s proposals

  Published on 30 Jul 2015

  Leader of The Highland Council, Margaret Davidson, is encouraging people to respond to the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland’s 12 week consultation

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  New Administration agreed to lead Highland Council

  Published on 11 Jun 2015

  A special meeting of the Council was held this morning to form a new Administration and elect a Leader and senior officer bearers.

• The Highland Council pays tribute to Charles Kennedy

  Published on 2 Jun 2015

  The Highland Council is today united in paying tribute to Charles Kennedy on the sad news of his sudden and untimely death.

• By-election to be held in Nairn Ward

  Published on 24 Feb 2015

  Following the resignation of Councillor Colin Macaulay (SNP), a by-election will be held to elect a Member for Ward 19, NAIRN Ward.

• Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places in Highland

  Published on 4 Dec 2014

  Changes to a number of Polling Districts and Polling Places in the Highlands were agreed yesterday at the meeting of the Community Safety, Public Engagement and Equalities Committee.

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