Leader of new Lochaber Area Committee chosen

The Leader of The Highland Council's new Lochaber Area Committee is Councillor Thomas MacLennan, an Independent member who represents Fort William and Ardnamurchan.

Councillor MacLennan was elected at the first meeting of the Area Committee held at Lochaber House, Fort William, today (Monday).

He said: "I am honoured to have been elected Leader of the Area Committtee.   Our aim must be to work in partnership with other key agencies and represent this very special area as best we can."