Interim Community Council elections – Deadline for candidates approaches

Issued on behalf of the Returning Officer

Anyone interested in wishing to stand as Candidate for the Community Council’s listed below have until 12noon on Monday 10 February to complete and submit the online nomination which is available on the Council’s website 

• Bower
• Carrbridge
• Conon Bridge
• Kilmuir and Logie Easter
• Lochalsh
• Portree and Braes
• Resolis
• Smithton
• Sinclairs Bay
• Tannach and District

To help explain more about the important role community councils play please visit the council’s website 

For any questions or candidates experiencing issues with accessibility or the nomination process itself, please contact to the Election Office by Email: ccelection@highland.gov.uk or Tel: 01349 886657.

The statements of persons nominated for each Community Council will be published on the Council’s website by Tuesday 11 February 2025.  A postal ballot will be held in instances where the number of nominations exceeds the maximum membership.

The deadline for anyone who wishes to withdraw their candidacy have until 12noon on Monday 17 February 2025 and statements will thereafter be updated accordingly on the council’s website and a press release will be issued.