Delayed CNPA ward poll result declared

John Kirk has been elected to serve Ward 3 - Highland (main communities of Carrbridge, Cromdale, Grantown and Nethybridge) on the board of Cairngorms National Park Authority for the next four years.

Following election by postal vote, this final result was declared by Depute Returning Officer, David Sutherland today (March 28) at the count held in Aviemore Community Centre.

Previous counts were held on Thursday March 21 March for Wards 1, 2 and 5 with Ward 4 returned unopposed.

The following five candidates have been chosen to serve on the board of the Cairngorms National Park Authority:

• Ward 1: Deirdre Falconer, Greenwood, Drumguish, Kingussie, PH21 1NY

• Ward 2: Willie McKenna, 3 Dellmhor, Rothiemurchus, Aviemore, PH22 1QW

• Ward 3: John Kirk, Rothiemoon Farm, Nethy Bridge, PH25 3DD

• Ward 4: Eleanor Mackintosh, Tombreckachie Farm, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch AB37 9BX

• Ward 5: Geva Blackett, Balnellan, 4 Glenshee Road, Braemar, AB35 5YQ

Picture: CNPA Director of Communications, David Cameron (right) congratulates John Kirk with Depute Convener Geva Blackett (left) looking on.

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