Independent voters ‘let down’ by deal with SNP to run council say Lochaber Lib Dems
Lochaber Lib Dem councillor Angus MacDonald said he could imagine many Independent voters being very disappointed to find their vote used to ‘support’ the SNP.
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New Lochlash ward councillor intends to ‘challenge’ status quo
As for his own concerns, Mr Logue is an electric car driver and says he will ‘hold the council’s feet to the fire’ to get better public charging infrastructure.
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Fort community council was within rights to bar ‘disruptive’ member
According to Highland Council, the community council is able to ask anyone to leave a meeting, or prevent someone from speaking at a meeting, if the individual is being ‘disruptive or abusive’.
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SNP takes highest number of seats on Highland Council
It will be left to the SNP and the Independent group to scramble to secure a coalition deal.
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Lochaber entrepreneur Angus MacDonald elected for Fort William and Ardnamurchan ward
Joining Angus MacDonald, Dr Kate Willis and Thomas MacLennan in representing Ward 21 will be re-elected SNP councillor, Sara Fanet, who was also elected at stage one, taking 1,341 votes.
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MSP warns more protection needed along Lochaber’s famous beaches
But with a new tourism season and an influx of visitors ahead, Ms Forbes cautioned that while tourism is a crucial part of Lochaber’s rural economy, it must work with local communities and landscapes.
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Scottish Greens candidates standing in both Lochaber council wards
Dr Willis was helped out by Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie on the campaign trail in Inverlochy recently.
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Former Lochaber committee chairman returns to battle for council seat
Mr MacLennan admitted that, as an Independent candidate without the machinery of a political party to fall back on, canvassing for an election in such a large ward as Fort William and Ardnamurchan is no easy task.
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Skye and Raasay election: ‘People here do want the break up of Highland Council’
Faced with escalating bills for roads, schools and housing, many believe Highland Council is not equipped to tackle the challenge.
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Public partners promote Highland Weekend of Action for Ukraine
Public sector partners in Highland include The Highland Council, High Life Highland, NHS Highland, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Highlands and Islands Enterprise.