01 North, West and Central Sutherland

North, West and Central Sutherland is one of 22 wards within the Highland area and is served by 3 councillors.  It has a population of 5,738 with the main centres being Lairg, Lochinver, Kinlochbervie, Bettyhill and Durness. Click the map image for a more detailed view of the ward.

Andy MacKay, Ward Manager, will ensure the efficient delivery of services within the ward and will work with other agencies and community groups to maximise available funds. His role will be to administer the Ward Forum, which will comprise the three ward members as well as a representative of the police and representatives of community partners. 

There are 5 Service Points within the ward which will generally be your first point of contact with the Council. If a visit is not suitable, please call our Service Centre on 01349 868527. Or email service.point@highland.gov.uk.  You can also use this website to report faults, to make enquiries or to complain about the Council's performance.

This ward is served by 15 primary schools which feed 6 secondary schools.  There are also 3 libraries. The links on the right hand side of this page give access to further information about this ward including recycling facilities and transport links.