“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 Independent Group and governing administration of Highland Council.
The Black Isle has been my home for nearly 24 years. Before my election in May 2022, I worked in education and have a background in business and politics. Over the years, I have served as a community councillor (with two years as Chairperson); led Avoch PS Parent Council and was part of the Trust set up to save the community toilets in Fortrose and Rosemarkie.
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- WARD BUSINESS - HOW IT WORKS
Your Ward Councillors work as a team. We meet monthly (except during recess.) The Black Isle and Easter Ross Committee is a decision-making body and meets quarterly. We split Ward responsibility by community council areas on a rotational basis. This ensures fairness and accountability.
For 2023/2024:
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Avoch & Killen/Cromarty, Cllr Atkin
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Ferintosh/Killearnan, Cllr Johnston (Lyndsey.Johnston.cllr@highland.gov.uk)
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Fortrose & Rosemarkie/Knockbain, Cllr MacCallum (Morven-May.MacCallum.cllr@highland.gov.uk)
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Resolis: Cllr Johnston/Cllr Atkin (shared)
Note: this system does not apply for individual constituents. All constituents are free to approach the Councillor of their choice on a personal matter, regardless of where they live.
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- MY CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES WERE...
Improved educational attainment and investment in local schools; more opportunities for the young; better roads; smarter transport solutions and transparency. These issues are what I am fighting for from within the governing administration, via strategic committees. Housing is also a priority issue for this Ward.
- MY PLEDGE TO YOU
Emails will be answered. I will always make time to speak by phone or to meet in person, if preferred. My telephone Surgery runs every Saturday morning (by appointment.) I will do my best to help you. All conversations and correspondence are confidential. Nothing will be shared without your permission.
W/C 6th May 2024
This week is dominated by the full council meeting on Thursday.
Central to the meeting is the Highland Investment Plan and mechanisms to fund and deliver it.
This paper can be accessed and read via the Highland Council website at this address:
https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings
Finally, it is recognised (and evidenced) that Fortrose Academy is one of the priority schools for investment. This is something I have raised constantly since being elected.
OTHER
Tuesday: meeting of the Independent Group
Wednesday: meeting of the administration (pre-meet)
Friday: Culbokie Green planting of the Coronation Tree with the Lord Lieutenant of Ross & Cromarty, Joanie Whiteford.
Out and About
