“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 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 PS Parent Council and was part of establishing Fortrose and Rosemarkie 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.
The Week Ahead (w/c Monday June 2nd)
Monday
- Ward Business meeting (monthly)
- Education Committee pre-meet
Tuesday
- Weekly meeting with Chair & officials from Housing & Property Ctte
- Highland Independent Group meeting.
- Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers (LNCT) meeting (Councillor representative.)
- Resolis Community Council (tbc)
Wednesday
- Education Committee
- Member Workshop (update on Cromarty Hydrogen). My attendance is TBC.
- Fortrose and Rosemarkie Community Council AGM (substitute Chair).
Thursday
- Working out of HQ. I will attend part of Corporate Resources Committee if possible, although I am not a member.
- Member demonstration of new website.
Friday
- Highland Housing Summit - follow up event. I'm attending in my capacity as Vice-Chair of Housing and Property.
w/c Monday 9th June
- Monday and Tuesday will be spent catching up with emails/case work and reading papers.
- Wednesday 11th - North Planning Applications Committee. Ferintosh Community Council (evening).
- Friday 13th - Highland Youth Parliament event. I'm attending as one of 3 Children's Champions.
Have a good week!
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