Tomatin gets its bite back
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The watchdog covering Tomatin and the surrounding area has been reformed after two new members joined in the latest election.
James Alexander Duncan and Rusty MacAskill put themselves forward for Strathdearn Community Council.
There were not enough nominations to trigger an election so they have been declared as community councillors.
Highland Council last month announced there would be interim community council elections for eight communities in the region.
The local authority – which oversees the local elections – has now confirmed that five watchdogs have been reformed uncontested.
The others are Cradlehall and Westhill Community Council; Creich Community Council; Glencoe and Glen Etive Community Council and Tarbat Community Council.
A council spokesperson said: "Following the close of nominations and the withdrawal period the two community councils that failed to attract half the maximum membership so have not been established are Kinlochleven Community Council and Conon Bridge Community Council
"This was the second attempt to attract membership to Conon Bridge Community Council.
"More nominations than vacancies were received for Minginish Community Council so a postal ballot will be held."
