Community Council elections
Community Councils
Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils
Community Councils are voluntary organisations that express the views and concerns of local people within their area. These can be across a wide range of issues from new buildings and roads, to local services and facilities.
For more information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or view the Community Council page.
The Elections Office is responsible for running the Community Council elections and Members are elected every four years to represent their Community council area. If there are less candidates than seats, then no election will be held. If membership of the community council falls to less than half, then the Community Council shall not operate until there are enough members. The maximum membership of each of the 154 Highland Community Councils is determined by the population it serves and varies from 7 to 13 members.
The last Community Council election was held in November 2019 and so therefore the next round of elections is not scheduled until 2023. Interim elections may be held for Community Councils when the membership falls to below the minimum membership as detailed below.
Interim elections - Thursday 30 September 2021
Following the close of Nominations on Tuesday 31 August 2021 at 12noon the outcome was as follows: -
Contested
- Wester Loch Ewe Community (updated 02/09/21)
A postal ballot will now be held for Wester Loch Ewe Community Council. Ballot papers will be posted out to electors in the Wester Loch Ewe area on Thursday 16 September 2021 and must be returned no later than 12noon on Thursday, 30 September 2021 in the pre-paid envelope that will be enclosed.
Uncontested
- Cradlehall and Westhill Community Council
- Dalwhinnie Community Council
- Gairloch Community Council
- Kingussie and Vicinity Community Council
- Nigg and Shandwick Community Council
- Slackbuie Community Council
Not Formed
- Glendale Community Council
- Kinlochleven Community Council
- Marybank, Scatwell and Strathconon Community Council
Withdrawal of nominations
The deadline for any Candidates wishing to withdraw their nomination was 12noon on Thursday 2 September 2021 and notice must have been given in writing by email or post to the appropriate Ward Manager detailed in the Notice of Withdrawal
Further Information
Questions or advice
If you have any questions about the election process please contact the Elections Team
Email: election@highland.gov.uk
Tel: 01349 886657