What a Community Council does
Community Councils were established as a result of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The Highland Council approved a Scheme of Establishment for Community Councils which came in to force on 1st April 2011.
Community Councils have statutory duties in terms of licensing and planning however they are essentially voluntary bodies established within a statutory framework.
The key roles of Community Councillors
- To represent the views of the community to The Highland Council and other public bodies operating in their area.
- To act to further the interests of their communities.
- To be consulted on planning applications within their area (The Town & Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Amendment Order 1996).
- To consider exercising their powers to object to the granting, renewal or transfer of liquor licences. (The Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976).
More information is available from the Highland Council website.
Meet Highland Council Councillors for the Black Isle Ward here