An attempt is being made to reform Stornoway Community Council which fell into abeyance after failing to attract sufficient members last autumn.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is seeking nominations to fill up to twelve vacancies.
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. They also have legal duties: by law,
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is obliged to consult with local community councils on planning and licensing applications in their area.
In order to be established, a minimum of six valid nominations must be received by the deadline.
Nomination papers are available on the comhairle’s website or from the council offices in Stornoway to be sent back by 21 May.
Those wishing to stand as a candidate must be 16 years of age, be a resident within the community council boundary and must be a registered voter.
The boundaries cover the area to the south side of Willowglen Road out to Arnish, as well as Coulregrein, Goathill, west of Mossend Road, Seaforth Road and Inaclete.
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