Nominations open now for Dalry Community Council
North Ayrshire Council has received a request from 20 local electors for a community council to be established in the Dalry area.
If you want to get involved and become a Dalry Community Council candidate, you can nominate yourself between now and the deadline of Tuesday 19 November 2024.
Community councils are the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland, bridging the gap between local authorities and communities.
Their main purpose is to be representatives of their local community, gathering community opinion, and sharing the views of the community with key decision-makers.
They help to make public bodies, such as the 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. Local community councils are at the very heart of Locality Partnerships to ensure that the work and priorities of community planning partners, community councils and the wider community are right for their local area and everyone is working cohesively to achieve the same ambitions. So, if you want to be part of the action in Dalry, why not nominate yourself and make a real difference in your area?
Quote from: David Hammond, Executive Director of Communities and Housing
Candidates for election must be aged over 16 and live within the boundary of the Community Council.
Nomination papers can be obtained by emailing the Elections team or by phoning 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 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 Tuesday 19 November 2024.
Published: 14 November 2024