Elections and voting news
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Proposed BID Fort William
Published on 26 Sep 2024A postal ballot is to be held on the arrangements to propose a Business Improvement District (BID) for Fort William for a period of 5 years from 1 December 2024 until 30 November 2029.
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Don’t lose your vote – residents in Highland and Western Isles are urged to check voter registration details
Published on 11 Sep 2024Highland and Western Isles residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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Interim Community Council Election
Published on 10 Sep 2024Following the withdrawal period for candidates, The Highland Council can now confirm that a postal ballot will be held to decide the membership of Ardgay and District Community Council.
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Candidates for two Highland Council By-Elections confirmed
Published on 26 Aug 2024The Highland Council can confirm the details of all the candidates that are standing in both the Ward 6 Cromarty Firth and Ward 14 Inverness Central By-Elections.
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Timetable for Highland Council By-Elections Confirmed
Published on 13 Aug 2024The timetable for the election of two Councillors to represent Ward 6 Cromarty Firth and one Councillor for Ward 14 Inverness Central of The Highland Council has been confirmed.
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Candidates for The Highland Council Ward 7 By-Election Confirmed
Published on 10 May 2024Following today’s deadline for nominations, The Highland Council can confirm the details of all the candidates that are standing in the Tain and Easter Ross ward 7 by-election.
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Still time to vote in Visit Inverness Loch Ness Business Improvement District ballot
Published on 19 Feb 2024All ballot papers must be returned in the pre-paid envelope provided to the CIVICA Election Services by no later than 5pm on Thursday 14 March 2024.
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Renewal of Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District
Published on 18 Jan 2024A postal ballot is to be held on the arrangements to renew the Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) for a further period of 5 years from 1 April 2024 - 31 March 2029.
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Community Council Elections 2023 – Opportunity to be the voice of your community
Published on 4 Sep 2023From Monday 4 September, nominations are invited from people seeking election to all Community Councils.
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By-election timetable confirmed for Tain and Easter Ross Ward
Published on 29 Jun 2023The timetable for the election of a councillor for the Tain and Easter Ross ward has been confirmed
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2023 Review of UK Parliament Constituencies
Published on 28 Jun 2023The Boundary Commission for Scotland’s, 2023 Review Final Recommendations for new UK Parliament constituency boundaries have been laid before Parliament today.
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Pupils challenged to get creative with logo design competition
Published on 14 Jun 2023Pupils from Highland secondary schools are being invited to take part in a competition to create a logo to promote the 2023 Community Council elections.
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Still time to cast your vote in Cairngorms National Park Election
Published on 21 Mar 2023Voters in the Cairngorms National Park Election have until 2pm on Thursday, 23 March 2023 to return their vote by post for a community representative to serve on the Board.
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Still Time to Vote – Cairngorms National Park Election 2023
Published on 13 Mar 2023Electors registered to vote in the Cairngorms National Park Election are being reminded that they have until 2pm on Thursday, 23 March 2023 to return their ballot papers.
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Still time to vote in Inverness Business Improvement District ballot
Published on 2 Mar 2023Any businesses who think they are eligible to vote but may not have received their ballot papers, or any electors requiring a replacement ballot must contact The Highland Council’s Election Office.
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October Interim Community Council Election results
Published on 12 Oct 2022Following last month’s announcement of Interim Community Council elections for eight Highland communities, The Highland Council is today (Wednesday 12 October) able to confirm that four have been form
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Further opportunity for Highland Community Councils to be formed
Published on 22 Sep 2022The Highland Council will run another interim election to give an opportunity for 8 Community Councils to form in 2022.
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Don’t Lose Your Vote – residents in Highland and Western Isles are urged to check their voter registration details
Published on 18 Aug 2022Residents in Highland and Western Isles are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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Plan Today to Vote in May
Published on 9 Feb 2022The Scottish Local Government Elections for The Highland Council are taking place on Thursday 5 May 2022 to elect 74 Local Councillors in 21 wards.
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Timetable for Lochaber By-Election Confirmed
Published on 11 Oct 2021The timetable for the election of a Councillor to represent the Fort William and Ardnamurchan ward of The Highland Council has been confirmed.
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Don’t lose your voice - residents in Highland and Western Isles urged to check their voter registration details are up to date
Published on 11 Aug 2021Scotland – annual canvass 2021
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Elite athletes elect to keep training during parliamentary count
Published on 27 Apr 2021Positive discussions between The Highland Council, High Life Highland and Inverness Harriers have enabled a small group of elite athletes from the Highland club to continue training.
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COVID-safe election requires 3 count centres for Highlands and Islands
Published on 26 Apr 2021Work starts today (Monday 26 April) on the erection of marquees at Queen’s Park, adjacent to Inverness Leisure for the Scottish Parliamentary election count.
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Still time to apply to vote in Highland Council By-election
Published on 18 Feb 2021Polling will take place on Thursday 11 March 2021 to elect one of six candidates standing in the Highland Council's Aird and Loch Ness Ward by-election and voters are being reminded to make sure they
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Advice for voters wishing to take part in Highland Council By-Election
Published on 10 Feb 2021Voting will take place between 7.00am and 10.00pm on Thursday 11 March to elect a councillor for The Highland Council’s Aird and Loch Ness ward.
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Voting safely at the Scottish Parliament election
Published on 10 Feb 2021On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in Highland and Western Isles will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them in the Scottish Parliament.
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Notice of election published for Highland Council By-election
Published on 23 Jan 2020The Notice of Election and nomination forms for the Eilean à Cheò Ward 10 by-election have been published today (Thursday 23 January) on The Highland Council’s website.
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Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency - UK Parliamentary general election result
Published on 13 Dec 2019Ian BLACKFORD - Scottish National Party (SNP) has been elected as the Member of Parliament for the Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency at the UK Parliamentary general election.
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Still time to cast your vote in Cairngorms National Park Election
Published on 18 Mar 2019Voters in Wards 1, 2 and 5 of the Cairngorms National Park Election have until 4pm on Thursday, 21 March 2019 to return their postal votes for a community representative to serve their areas on the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board.
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Stand for election to the board of the CNPA
Published on 16 Jan 2019Nomination forms are available from today (Wednesday 16 January) for those wishing to stand as candidates in the Cairngorms National Park Authority board elections.
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Use your vote on proposed Business Improvement District for Nairn
Published on 5 Jul 2018allot papers sent to the 281 eligible voters for casting their vote on the proposed Business Improvement District (BID) area for Nairn should arrive no later than today (Thursday 5 July 2018).
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Proposed renewal of the Inverness Business Improvement District
Published on 25 Jan 2018A ballot is to be held on the proposal to renew the Business Improvement District (BID) for Inverness city centre for a third term for a further 5 year period.
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Nigg and Shandwick Community Council Election
Published on 9 Feb 2017An election will take place for Nigg and Shandwick Community Council on Thursday 2 March 2017.
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Put an ‘X’ in a box! Make sure you know how to have your say on 23 June
Published on 20 Jun 2016Voters are being reminded to make sure they are ready to take part in the EU Referendum on 23 June.
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