“As your independent voice, I am here to listen to your concerns and advocate on your behalf."
It is a privilege to represent the Black Isle Ward. I am one of three Ward Councillors and am a member of the Highland Independent Group and governing administration of Highland Council.
The Black Isle has been my home for 25 years. Before my election in May 2022, I worked in education and have a background in business, policy and politics. Over the years, I have served on Fortrose and Rosemarkie Community Council (with two years as Chairperson); led Avoch Primary School Parent Council and was part of establishing Rosemarkie and Fortrose Trust to prevent the local public toilets from closing, serving as a Trustee until just after my election.
This website is here to inform and provide regular updates on my schedule for those who don't use social media. It's also a way of easily getting in touch. Thank you for visiting.
- MY CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES WERE...
Improved educational attainment, investment in local schools and greater opportunities for the young. Better roads, smarter transport solutions and more transparency. These issues are what I advocate for from within the governing administration and via the work of Strategic Committees. Housing is also a priority issue for the Black Isle and for the Highlands.
- WARD BUSINESS - HOW IT WORKS
Your Ward Councillors work as a team. We meet monthly (except during recess.) The Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee is a decision-making body and meets quarterly.
Each community council area has a lead councillor, by rotation. This ensures fairness and accountability. Where practical, a local member will also attend parent council meetings in their designated areas and build relationships and contacts with school communities other community groups. Please note: this system only applies to community business. Any individual can, of course, contact a local member of their choice on personal matters no matter where they live.
For 2025/2026 the Ward is covered as follows:
- Avoch & Killen/Cromarty & District, Cllr MacCallum (Morven-May.MacCallum.cllr@highland.gov.uk )
- Ferintosh/Killearnan/Resolis, Cllr Atkin ( Sarah.Atkin.cllr@highland.gov.uk )
- Fortrose & Rosemarkie/Knockbain, Cllr Johnston (Lyndsey.Johnston.cllr@highland.gov.uk)
- MY PLEDGE TO YOU
Emails will be answered. I will always make time to speak by phone or to meet in person, if preferred. Rather than surgeries, I organise in-person meets where people ask for them. I will do my best to accommodate a meeting around your schedule. We are advised against holding in-person surgeries unless in a public place. This is for our own safety. All conversations and correspondence are confidential. Nothing will be shared without your permission.
THE WEEK AHEAD
W/C Monday 10th November 2025
Monday
- Black Isle & Easter Ross Area Committee.
- Mock Cop (I'm planning to drop by to this event at HQ in the afternoon.)
Tuesday (Armistice Day)
- Chair/Vice-Chair/Officers Housing & Property early-bird weekly meeting.
- Culbokie Primary School: a visit to join staff and pupils for the 2-minute silence.
Wednesday
- Justice Service Open Day, Dingwall (provisional)
- Ferintosh Community Council (evening)
Thursday
- Catching up with casework/emails.
Friday
- Depute Head Teacher interviews for Fortrose Academy. Cllr MacCallum and myself are members of the interview panel along with parent representatives and officers.
Have a good week!
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