Timetable for Fort William and Ardnamurchan By-Election Confirmed

Issued on behalf of the Returning Officer

A Highland Council by-election is being held for Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan following the resignation of Councillor Sarah Fanet.

The Notice of Election and timetable for this election will be published on the Council’s website on Friday 24 October 2025 www.highland.gov.uk/byelection.

From this date prospective candidates will have until 4pm on Friday 7 November 2025 to submit their completed nomination forms.

If the seat is contested, voting will take place on Thursday 11 December 2025 with an electronic count taking place on Friday 12 December 2025.

Anyone over 16 years old who is living in the Ward is eligible to vote in this By-Election if they are registered. To register to vote visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote . Alternatively, call the Electoral Registration Office on 0800 393783 to request a paper application form.  The last date to register to vote in this By-Election is midnight on Monday 24 November 2025.