Still time to submit nominations for community council elections in Highland Council area
PEOPLE who want to represent their neighbourhood on community councils across the Highlands have less than a week to submit their nominations.
Highland Council is responsible for running the community councils election, which must be held every four years. The maximum membership of each community council is determined by the population it serves and varies from seven to 13 members.
A council spokeswoman said: "This is your chance to help represent the views of your community to the Highland Council and other public agencies.
"Community councils are voluntary organisations that act as a voice for their local area. They express views and concerns of local people within their area across a wide range of issues such as new buildings and roads to local services and facilities.
"In some areas, community councils receive community benefit money from wind farm projects which they can reinvest in the community. Others are involved in setting up community development companies which can lead on larger scale projects to improve the area.
"Community councils also work to make positive changes in their local communities. Some community councils have worked to improve patient transport, dental services and care services as well as looking at ways to improve their environment for the good of the community and visitors to the area."
Nominations must be submitted before noon on Tuesday.
