Tribute to former Councillor Janet Home MBE 

The Highland Council pays tribute to former Highland Councillor Janet Home MBE who sadly passed away on Saturday 5 October.

Convener of The Highland Council Cllr Bill Lobban said: “It is with great sadness that we learn of Janet’s passing.

“I extend my deepest condolences to her family and friends from fellow Members and staff of The Highland Council. Her time as a Councillor is remembered with great fondness. She had a strong sense of community which was very much reflected in her commitment to improving the lives of others, especially young people.”

Janet served as a member of Inverness District Council from 1980 to 1996 and sat on The Highland Council from 1995 to 2007, representing the Drakies, Culcabock and Inshes areas of Inverness.  

During her time as a Highland Councillor she played an active role, serving on numerous committees including Planning, Corporate Services, Education, Culture and Sport and Resources. In 2001 she took on the role of  Convener of the Northern Joint Police Board, and in 2003 Chaired the Licensing Board.

Janet was deeply involved in youth work for many years, including chairing Youth Highland (formerly the Highland Association of Youth Clubs). She played a major part in the construction of Culcabock and Drakies Hall and was a member of the hall committee for many years, as well as serving on her local community council.