Community council nominations still being accepted
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Highland Council is reminding anyone considering joining their local community council that there is still time to submit their nomination.
"This is your chance to help represent the views of your community to the Highland Council and other public agencies," said a spokesperson.
Those wishing to stand as a candidate must be 16 years of age, be a resident within the local watchdog's boundary and must be a registered voter.
To check eligibility, contact the electoral registration office on 0800 393783 or email ero@highland.gov.uk
To stand as a candidate, all you need do is self-nominate yourself by completing and submitting the online nomination form by 12noon on Tuesday, October 3.
Guidance notes to assist anyone who is interested in completing the online form are available on the council’s website. Candidate's must have their electoral number, which can be obtained by completing the electoral number request form from the link provided on the website, or it can be obtained from the Electoral Registration Office by emailing ero@highland.gov.ukor by telephoning 0800 393783.
The council has created a digital toolkit to help communities spread the word locally and encourage people to come forward as candidates.
