Interim Community Council Election – Voters encouraged to return ballots

Issued on behlaf of The Returning Officer

Postal ballot papers for the contested Ardgay and District Community Council were posted out yesterday (Monday 23 September 2024). The Highland Council is reminding voters that ballot papers need to be completed and returned by the deadline of 12 noon on Monday 14 October 2024 in the pre-paid envelope provided.

Candidates standing were invited to submit a statement to support their candidacy and these statements are provided in the envelopes mailed out along with the ballot papers to all eligible voters.

Community Councillors shall be elected on a simple majority basis.  The successful candidates will be those with the highest number of votes, with the number of successful Candidates equalling the number of vacancies. 

The counting of the votes will be broadcast live by The Highland Council on Monday 14 October 2024 from 12noon onwards.