“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 almost 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 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. We split the Ward by Community Council areas on a rotational basis. This ensures fairness and accountability. Where practical, a local member will either attend parent council meetings in their designated areas and build relationships and contacts with school communities other community groups.
For 2024/2025:
- Avoch & Killen/Fortrose and Rosemarkie, Cllr MacCallum (Morven-May.MacCallum.cllr@highland.gov.uk )
- Ferintosh/Cromarty, Cllr Atkin ( Sarah.Atkin.cllr@highland.gov.uk )
- Killearnan/Knockbain, Cllr Johnston (Lyndsey.Johnston.cllr@highland.gov.uk)
- Resolis: Cllr Johnston/Cllr Atkin (shared)
Note: this system does not apply for individual constituents. Only community issues that arise via Community Councils or other groups. Individual constituents are free to approach the local member of their choice on any matter, regardless of where they live.
- 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.
RECESS
Council is in recess during July. As a Strategic Vice-Chair, I will be on 'stand-by' in the event of emergency decisions, but this is a highly unlikely scenario.
The upcoming week (w/c 30th June), I have scheduled some constituent appointments and my other commitments are as follows:
Tuesday
- Early bird meeting with Chair/Assistant Chief Executive and senior officers of Housing & Property.
- St Clements School - public meeting. I'm attending to represent Black Isle children who attend St Clements and as Vice-Chair of Housing & Property. The Highland Investment Plan is under the remit of the Housing & Property Committee.
Friday
- Under Canvass launch (Eden Court)
The following week I'll be attending my final Cromarty & District Community Council meeting before we switch to be the lead for different community councils.
Following that, I'll be 'off grid' for a couple of weeks to spend time with my family and to re-charge.
Have a good month!
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