The Highland Council is led by a joint administration of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Group and the Highland Independent Group. The Leader of the Council is Raymond Bremner.
Who are the Highland councillors?
Councillors by Name
- Colin Aitken. Ward: 19 Inverness South.
- Sarah Atkin. Ward: 09 Black Isle.
- Michael Baird. Ward: 01 North, West and Central Sutherland.
- Andrew Baldrey. Ward: 11 Caol and Mallaig.
- Chris Ballance. Ward: 12 Aird and Loch Ness.
- Chris Birt. Ward: 05 Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh.
- Bill Boyd.
- Raymond Bremner.
Highland (Scottish Gaelic: A’ Ghàidhealtachd, pronounced [ˈkɛːəl̪ˠt̪əxk]; Scots: Hieland) is a council area in the Scottish Highlands and is the largest local government area in the United Kingdom.
How do I contact the Highland Council Planning Department?
Contact us
If you would like to discuss an existing Planning or Building Standards application currently under consideration or view case documents, please contact the Planning or Building Standards Duty Officer on 01349 886608 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
How many employees does Highland Council have?
We employ over 7,500 full time equivalent staff, with the majority of staff providing services directly to people in their homes and communities or are employed in schools.
How many councillors are in the Highland Council?
74 elected councillors
We are a democratic organisation with 74 elected councillors who are responsible for agreeing policies about provision of services and how money is spent.
How do I complain to the Highland Council?
In Writing – Customer Resolution & Improvement Team, The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. Visit a Service Point. Email – [email protected].
Who controls local government in Scotland?
councillors
Each council is made up of councillors who are directly elected by the residents of the area they represent. The council areas is divided into a number of wards, and three or four councillors are elected for each ward. There are 1,227 elected councillors, who are normally elected every four years.
Glasgow City Council
In terms of population, the largest of these 32 Authorities is Glasgow City Council and the smallest is Orkney Islands Council.
1 – INTRODUCTION TO SCOTTISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE STATISTICS.
| Population1 | Area2 (sq km) | |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen City | 217,120 | 186 |
| Aberdeenshire | 245,780 | 6,313 |
| Angus | 110,570 | 2,182 |
| Argyll & Bute | 89,200 | 6,909 |
Is the council local government?
A local council is a universal term for community, neighbourhood, parish and town councils. They are the first tier of local government and are statutory bodies. They serve electorates and are independently elected and raise their own precept (a form of council tax).
Who is in charge of local planning?
A planning and zoning commission is a local elected or appointed government board charged with recommending to the local town or city council the boundaries of the various original zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein and any proposed amendments thereto.
What does planning officer do in Council?
Work in connection with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of local planning projects, projects within the Local Development Scheme, supplementary planning documents, design guidance and any other policy documents that may arise.
How do I complain about planning inspector?
Please contact the Planning Inspectorate by using our customer contact form, by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0303 444 5884. Our complaints line is open between 09:00 and 12:00, Monday to Friday (closed on weekends and public holidays).
How many people live in NHS Highland?
320,000 people
NHS Highland is one of 14 territorial boards in NHS Scotland. The population is 320,000 people and we cover over 32,500 square kilometres, making it one of the largest and most sparsely populated Health Boards in the UK.
What towns are in the Highland Council?
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
- Ardersier CON12.
- Beauly (Village Square) CON18.
- Cawdor CON15.
- Culloden Muir CON32.
- Culloden House (Policies) CON17.
- Fort Augustus CON24.
- Grantown-on-Spey (CON22)
- Inverness (Clachnaharry) CON16.
How many Council workers are there in Scotland?
It is reported that more than half of Scotland’s 250,000 council workers are earning less than £25,000 a year for a 37-hour week.
How much is councillor salary?
An early career City Councillor with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R294,915 based on 17 salaries. A mid-career City Councillor with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R260,000 based on 10 salaries.
Do you get paid to be a local councillor?
Councillors do not get paid a salary, however they do receive an annual allowance which reimburses them for time they have spent on council duties, as well as telephone and other office expenses.
How much do councillors get paid in Scotland?
£19,571
The annual salary of an ordinary Edinburgh Councillor in 2022/ 23 is £19,571. The Council Leader’s annual salary is £58,719. All other Councillors’ salaries are calculated as a proportion of this. The Depute Leader and Lord Provost each receive a salary of £44,039.
Can you sue a council in Scotland?
Whatever the circumstances of your public place incident, you could sue your local council providing you can prove that their negligence was responsible for your suffering.
Do councils respond to complaints?
The law says that we have to give the council or care provider a reasonable chance to consider your complaint and respond. It is usually reasonable to allow up to 12 weeks for a full response to the complaint.