Locals urged to stand for Boat of Garten Community Council

People in the Boat of Garten area are being urged to stand for election onto Boat of Garten Community Council.

Highland Councillor Stuart Black, who attends the community council meetings said: “It is important for local democracy that more people come forward with nominations for the Boat of Garten Community Council which has nine seats on its committee in total.

He added: “At the recent election only two valid nominations were received for seven vacant places.  Without sufficient nominations, the community council cannot be established.

The period for receipt of nominations has been extended. Nomination papers are available from: M&B Store, Boat of Garten Post Office and Mr Iain Murray tel: 01479 831231

Councillor Black added: “A similar recent extension period provided for Cromdale and Advie Community Council was successful in increasing the numbers of nominations put forward. I hope that this extension for Boat of Garten Community Council has the same results.”

Nominations for Boat of Garten Community Council will be accepted up until 5pm on Wednesday 3 June 2009.  If no further nominations are received by this date the Community Council will be dissolved and all assets will transfer to The Highland Council, to be held in trust.