Local Government Elections
Local Government By-election
Due to a resignation, a by-election is to be held to elect:
- 1 Councillor to Electoral Ward 21, Fort William and Ardnamurchan
If the seats are contested, voting will take place on Thursday 11 December 2025 with the count taking place the following day on Friday 12 December 2025.
The formal Notice of Election has been published on Friday 24 October 2025. The period for nominations will run from Monday 27 October 2025 until Friday 7 November 2025.
Notice of election and candidate information
- Notice of election
- Nomination Pack
- Request for copy of Register and Absent Voters Lists
- By-Election Timetable
- Limitation of Candidate's Election Expenses
Before officially lodging nomination documents in person, Candidates and Agents may submit scanned copies via email to election@highland.gov.uk for an informal check.
Nominations must be submitted before the deadline of 4pm on Friday 7 November 2025 at the location indicated within the notice of election.
Prior to lodging papers Candidates and Agents must email election@highland.gov.uk or contact 07496 176004 or 07345 447416 to arrange an appointment.
Pre-election Guidance and Poster Policy
- Pre-election guidance for Council staff
- Pre-election guidance for Elected Members
- Pre-election guidance for Schools
- Policy - Display of election posters
Further information on becoming a Candidate
- Video on Becoming a Councillor
- Becoming a councillor | How the council works | The Highland Council
- Councillors information | The Highland Council
- What do councillors do?
- Electoral Commission’s Guidance for Candidates and Agents
- Access to Politics - Inclusion Scotland
- Factsheet on voting in Local Government elections
- Access to Elected Office Fund - Inclusion Scotland
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice for registering candidates and agents prior to elections and referendums