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Community Council nominations open
Community councils in the Garnock Valley are recruiting new members and the deadline is fast approaching.
Kilbirnie and Glengarnock Community Council - serving between the town of Kilbirnie and the village of Glengarnock, and Beith and District Community Council - representing Beith and the boundary villages of Gateside and Barrmill - are due to hold their Ordinary Elections in accordance with the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils.
The community councils are seeking new members as well as current members to support their continued operation and representation of their local areas. If you want to get involved and become a candidate, you can nominate yourself between now and the deadline of 12 noon on Friday 7 November 2025.
The most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland, community councils bridge the gap between local authorities and communities. Their main purpose is to be representative of their local community, gather community opinion, and share the views of the community with key decision-makers.
They help to make public bodies, such as North Ayrshire Council, aware of the opinions and needs of the communities they represent. Many are also involved in local fundraising, organising community events and engaging with local people.
Quote: Community councils represent democracy at its grassroots. They are involved at the heart of Locality Partnerships to ensure that the priorities and work of community planning partners, community councils and the community are right for their local area and everyone is working to achieve the same ambitions. So, if you want to be part of the action, why not nominate yourself and make a real difference in your area?
Quote from: Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and Islands
Candidates for election must be aged over 16 years and live within the boundary of the relevant community council. Nomination papers can be obtained via the council website, by emailing the Elections team at elections@north-ayrshire.gov.uk, or by telephoning 01294 324729. Completed nomination papers must contain the name and address of the person nominated and the names and addresses of two proposers, each of whom should be a local government elector (someone who is registered to vote) for the area. Each nomination paper must be signed by the person nominated and the two proposers. Please note that community councillors serve in a voluntary capacity. The deadline for nominations is 12 noon on Friday 7 November 2025. Don't miss out!
Published: 03 October 2025