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Know Your CouncilBi Fiosrach Mun Chomhairle Agad
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LandwardCaithness (4)North, West
& Central Sutherland (1)
Wick (3)
Thurso (2)
East Sutherland& Edderton (5)
Wester Ross, Strathpeffer & Lochalsh (6) Cromarty
Firth (7)
BlackIsle
Aird & Loch Ness (13)
Dingwall & Seaforth (9)
Tain & Easter Ross (8)
Nairn (19)
Culloden & Ardersier (18)
Badenoch & Strathspey (21)
InvernessSouth
Caol & Mallaig (12)
Fort William & Ardnamurchan (22)
Eilean a' Cheò (11)
(10)
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Inverness West (14)Inverness Central (15)
InvernessMillburn (17)
Inverness Ness-side (16)
Multi-Member WardsUàrdan Ioma-Bhall
ContentsRo-innseStrengthening the Highlands 3About The Highland Council 3Know Your Councillor 4Offi ce Bearers 16Senior Management Team 18
Ward Managers 19Council Contacts 21Putting Customers First 29Notes 31
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Working together for the Highlands 2012-2017Ag obair còmhla airson na Gàidhealtachd 2012-2017
The Highland Council has produced a programme of action, which sets out its priorities for the next fi ve years. The Council aims to create sustainable communities with more balanced population growth and economic development across the Highlands and to build a fairer and healthier Highlands.The Programme contains a total of 129 commitments across seven main themes. The themes are:
Working together for the economy; Working together for our children and young
people; Working together for caring communities; Working together for better infrastructure;
Working together for better housing; Working together to empower our
communities; and Working together for strong and safe
communities.
About The Highland CouncilMu Chomhairle Na GàidhealtachdWe are one of 32 all-purpose councils in Scotland, serving over 222,000 people across 26,484 sq km.
MembershipThe Council has 80 elected members, serving on 14 four-member wards and 8 three-member wards. Members will serve on the Council until 2017. The representation is:
22 Scottish National Party
14 Liberal Democrat
8 Labour
35 Independent
1 Independent Nationalist
The Administration comprises members of the SNP, Liberal Democrat and Labour Groups. Independent members make up the Opposition.
CommitteesMembers serve on the following committees, which meet at The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, generally on a Wednesday or Thursday:
Strategic Committees Adult and Children’s Services Committee Finance, Housing and Resources Committee Planning, Environment and Development
Committee Transport, Environmental and Community
Services Committee
Other Committees (Groups) Audit and Scrutiny Committee Community Safety, Public Engagement and
Equalities Committee Pensions Committee Gaelic Implementation Group | Buidheann
Buileachaidh na Gàidhlig
Regulatory Committees North Planning Applications Committee South Planning Applications Committee Planning Review Body Highland Licensing Committee Highland Licensing Board
Areas Committees Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee City of Inverness Area Committee
Ward ForumsElected members serve on Ward Forums, which are open to the public. Ward members are joined by the ward manager, key partners and agencies, including Community Councils, in discussing matters of local interest.
Joint Boards (to 31 March 2013)Members sit on the Northern Joint Police Board and the Highland and Islands Fire Board – boards which also comprise elected members from Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles. They also serve on the Highland and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board, which also involves members from the Western Isles.
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Know Your CouncillorCuir Eòlas air a’ Chomhairliche AgadKeyStrategic Committees ACS Adult and Children’s Services Committee FHR Finance, Housing and Resources
Committee PED Planning, Environment and Development
Committee TECS Transport, Environmental and Community
Services Committee
Other Committees (Groups)A&S Audit and Scrutiny Committee CPE Community Safety, Public Engagement
and Equalities Committee PC Pensions CommitteeGIG Gaelic Implementation Group |
Buidheann Buileachaidh na Gàidhlig
Regulatory CommitteesNPAC North Planning Applications Committee
(Wards 1-11) SPAC South Planning Applications Committee
(Wards 12-22) PRB Planning Review BodyHLC Highland Licensing CommitteeHLB Highland Licensing Board
Areas CommitteesCIAC City of Inverness Area CommitteeCSAC Caithness and Sutherland Area
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Joint BoardsFIRE Highlands and Islands Fire Board POLICE Northern Joint Police BoardVJB Highlands and Islands Valuation Joint
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Ward 1 North, West and Central Sutherland
George Farlow, SNPTelephone: 01854 612780Mobile: 07919 544753Address: 7 Seaforth Road, Ullapool IV26 2UY
Email: [email protected]
Committees: Vice-Chair PED, TECS, GIG, NPACVice-Chair PRB Area Ctte/Board: CSAC
Ward 1 North, West and Central Sutherland
Hugh Morrison, Independent
Mobile: 07557 566543Address: Orcadia, Lerin, Durness, Sutherland IV27 4QBEmail: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, TECSArea Ctte/Board: CSAC
Ward 1 North, West and Central Sutherland
Linda Munro, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01641 521779Mobile: 07818 075273Address: 3 Achnabourin, Strathnaver, Kinbrace,Sutherland KW11 6UAEmail: [email protected]
Champions’ Co-ordinator and Childrens’ ChampionCommittees: ACS, CPEArea Ctte/Board: CSAC, POLICE
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Ward 2 Thurso
Donnie Mackay, IndependentTelephone: 01847 891621Mobile: 07833 496219Address: 2 Wilson Terrace, Thurso
Email: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, PED, NPACArea Ctte/Board: CSAC, FIRE
Ward 2 Thurso
John Rosie, IndependentTelephone: 01847 891584Mobile: 07833 496202Address: 3 Thorsdale View, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7ETEmail: [email protected]
Committees: TECS, A&S, HLCArea Ctte/Board: CSAC, POLICE
Ward 2 Thurso
Roger Saxon, Labour
Mobile: 07557 566554Address: 73 Upper Burnside Drive, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7XBEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, CPE, PRBArea Ctte/Board: CSAC, POLICE
Ward 3 Wick
Bill Fernie, IndependentTelephone/Fax: 01955 609343Telephone: 01955 604648 (Business)Address: 19 March Road, Wick KW1 5TYEmail: [email protected]: [email protected] (Business)
Committees: Vice-Chair A&S, ACS, NPACArea Ctte/Board: CSAC
Ward 3 Wick
Neil MacDonald, LabourTelephone: 01955 605829Mobile: 07557 744400Address: 10 West Banks Terrace, Wick, Caithness KW1 5NAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: A&SArea Ctte/Board: CSAC
Ward 3 Wick
Gail Ross, SNP
Mobile: 07557 480847Address: 62 Argyle Square, Wick KW1 5AJ
Email: [email protected] Civic LeaderCommittees: ACS, A&SArea Ctte/Board: CSAC, FIRE
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Ward 4 Landward Caithness
David Bremner, IndependentTelephone: 01955 603220Mobile: 07788 387582Address: An-Cunairt, Rockhill Road, Hempriggs, Wick, Caithness KW1 5TPEmail: [email protected]
Committees: A&SArea Ctte/Board: CSAC, VJB
Ward 4 Landward Caithness
Robert Coghill, IndependentTelephone: 01955 661266 Mobile: 07831 224525Address: Balbreck Farmhouse, Clayock, Halkirk KW12 6UZEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Vice-Chair NPAC, PED, A&SArea Ctte/Board: CSAC
Ward 4 Landward Caithness
Willie Mackay, IndependentTelephone: 01955 621876 (Business)Mobile: 07557 566529 (Business)Mobile: 07800 759806Address: 36 Oldhall, Watten, Caithness KW1 5XLEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, HLC, HLBArea Ctte/Board: CSAC, POLICE
Ward 4 Landward Caithness
Alex MacLeod, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566532Address: Kinrhive House, Kinrhive Estate and Farm, Delny IV18 0PFEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, A&S, GIG, NPACArea Ctte/Board: CSAC
Ward 5 East Sutherland and Edderton
Deirdre Mackay, LabourTelephone: 01408 622340
Address: 2 Muirfi eld Road, Brora, Sutherland KW9 6QYEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACSArea Ctte/Board: Leader CSAC
Ward 5 East Sutherland and Edderton
Jim McGillivray, IndependentTelephone: 01862 811593
Address: Struay Villa, 11 School Street, Embo, Dornoch, Sutherland IV25 3PZEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, GIGArea Ctte/Board: CSAC
Ward 5 East Sutherland and Edderton
Graham Phillips, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566547Address: Unes House, Littleferry, Golspie, Sutherland KW10 6TDEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Chair TECS, FHR, NPACArea Ctte/Board: CSAC
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Ward 6 Wester Ross, Strathpeff er and Lochalsh
Isabelle Campbell, IndependentTelephone/Fax: 01599 511461Mobile: 07771 370956Address: Coach House, Glenshiel, By Kyle IV40 8HWEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, NPAC, PRBArea Ctte/Board: FIRE
Ward 6 Wester Ross, Strathpeff er and Lochalsh
Ian Cockburn, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566544Address: Hillcrest, Tarvie, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire IV14 9EJEmail: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, HLC, HLBArea Ctte/Board: VJB
Ward 6 Wester Ross, Strathpeff er and Lochalsh
Richard Greene, IndependentTelephone: 01445 712890Mobile: 07775 411282Address: 7 Burnside Terrace, Strath, Gairloch, Ross-shire IV21 2BYEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, TECS, HLC, HLBArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 6 Wester Ross, Strathpeff er and Lochalsh
Audrey Sinclair, IndependentTelephone: 01599 534970Mobile: 07833 496203Address: Carnmore, Badicaul, Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8BBEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, GIG, NPAC, PRBArea Ctte/Board: Vice-Chair FIRE Board
Ward 7 Cromarty Firth
Mike Finlayson, IndependentTelephone: 01349 831147Mobile: 07825 116509Address: Amberlea, Glenskiach, Evanton, Ross-shire IV16 9UUEmail: michael.fi [email protected]
Committees: TECS, CPE, NPACArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 7 Cromarty Firth
Martin Rattray, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01349 853798Mobile: 07825 116508Address: 21 Cromlet Park, Invergordon, Ross-shire IV18 0RNEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, TECS, PRBArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 7 Cromarty Firth
Maxine Smith, SNP
Mobile: 07751 227367Address: 5 Calrichie Cottages, Invergordon IV18 0LNEmail: [email protected]
Vice-ConvenerCommittees: Chair HLC/HLB, TECS, NPACArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 7 Cromarty Firth
Carolyn Wilson, IndependentTelephone: 01349 883978Fax: 01349 884879Mobile: 07740 410257Address: Dalmore Farm, Alness IV17 0UXEmail: [email protected]
Leader of the OppositionCommittees: FHR, PCArea Ctte/Board:
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Ward 8 Tain and Easter Ross
Alasdair Rhind, IndependentTelephone/Fax: 01862 892521Mobile: 07831 483804Address: Morningside, Scotsburn Road, Tain IV19 1PUEmail: [email protected]
Committees: TECS, A&SArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 8 Tain and Easter Ross
Fiona Robertson, IndependentTelephone: 01862 892756Mobile: 07747 793354Address: Tigh-Na-Sonas, Newton, Tain IV20 1RUEmail: fi [email protected]
Committees: ACS, NPACArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 8 Tain and Easter Ross
Jamie Stone, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01862 892726Mobile: 07748 111328Address: Knockbreck House, Tain IV19 1LZ
Email: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, A&S, HLC, HLBArea Ctte/Board: FIRE
Ward 9 Dingwall and Seaforth
Graham MacKenzie, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566541Address: 19 Drumdyre Road, Dingwall, Ross-shire IV15 9RWEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, A&SArea Ctte/Board: FIRE
Ward 9 Dingwall and Seaforth
Alister Mackinnon, IndependentTelephone: 01349 863135Mobile: 07786 391561Address: Maybury, 17 Braes of Conon, Conon Bridge, Dingwall, Ross-shire IV7 8AXEmail: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, A&S, PCArea Ctte/Board: POLICE
Ward 9 Dingwall and Seaforth
Angela MacLean, Liberal DemocratsTelephone/Fax: 01349 864401Mobile: 07825 116505Address: 21 Grant Crescent, Maryburgh, Ross and Cromarty IV7 8EWEmail: [email protected]
Committees: TECS, CPE, NPACArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 9 Dingwall and Seaforth
Margaret Paterson, IndependentTelephone: 01349 864424Fax: 01349 862454Mobile: 07833 496218Address: Craiglea, Craig Road, Dingwall, Ross-shire IV15 9LFEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, GIG, NPACArea Ctte/Board: FIRE
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Ward 10 Black Isle
David Alston, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01381 600243Mobile: 07771 664445Address: Buzancy, 51 Church Street, Cromarty IV11 8XAEmail: [email protected]
Depute Leader of the CouncilCommittees: Vice-Chair FHR, PCEx-offi cio on all Strategic Committees
Ward 10 Black Isle
Billy Barclay, IndependentTelephone/Fax: 01381 621736
Address: Boggiewell Farm, Fortrose IV10 8SN
Email: [email protected]
Committees: TECSArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 10 Black Isle
Craig Fraser, SNPTelephone: 01381 600871Mobile: 07795 168703Address: West Wing, Bellevue House, Church Street, Cromarty IV11 8XAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, GIG, NPACArea Ctte/Board: POLICE
Ward 10 Black Isle
Isobel McCallum, IndependentTelephone/Fax: 01463 811045Mobile: 07742 101300Address: Belmaduthy, Munlochy, Ross and Cromarty IV8 8PFEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Chair NPAC, FHR, PED, PRBArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 11 Eilean a’ Cheò
Hamish Fraser, IndependentTelephone/Fax: 01471 822929Telephone: 01471 822408 (Home)Address: 8 Scullamus, Breakish, Isle of Skye IV42 8QBEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Chair GIG, CPEArea Ctte/Board: Vice-Chair POLICE
Ward 11 Eilean a’ Cheò
John Gordon, IndependentTelephone: 01478 611783Mobile: 07557 744399Address: 3 Mill Park, Staffi n Road, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9EYEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, GIGArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 11 Eilean a’ Cheò
Drew Millar, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01478 612895 (Home)Mobile: 07801 385994Address: Ibrox, 6 Carndearg Place, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9PZEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Chair CPE, Vice-Chair HLC/HLB, PED, GIG, NPACArea Ctte/Board: FIRE, POLICE
Ward 11 Eilean a’ Cheò
Ian Renwick, SNPTelephone: 01470 582386Mobile: 07771 370954Address: Lochside, Brookside, Clachamish, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9NYEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, CPE, NPACArea Ctte/Board: POLICE
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Ward 12 Caol and Mallaig
Bill Clark, SNPTelephone/Fax: 01397 773150Mobile: 07775 411281Address: Darag, Wilson Way, Tomonie, Banavie, Fort William PH33 7LXEmail: [email protected]
Committees: A&S, TECS, SPACArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 12 Caol and Mallaig
Allan Henderson, IndependentTelephone: 01397 705954
Address: The Gantocks, Achintore Road, Fort William PH33 6RNEmail: [email protected]
Provost of LochaberCommittees: TECS, A&S, HLC, HLBArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 12 Caol and Mallaig
Eddie Hunter, IndependentTelephone: 01397 703918
Address: 11 Glendessary Street, Caol, Fort William PH33 7BTEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, A&SArea Ctte/Board: FIRE
Ward 13 Aird and Loch Ness
Helen Carmichael, IndependentTelephone: 01463 782555Mobile: 07771 370962Address: Hawthorn Villa, 25 Ferry Road, Beauly IV4 7EAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, PED, PCArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, FIRE, Chair VJB
Ward 13 Aird and Loch Ness
Margaret Davidson, IndependentTelephone/Fax: 01463 861424Mobile: 07818 015689Address: Abriachan Nurseries, Kilianan, Loch Ness Side, Inverness IV3 8LAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Chair A&S, ACS, FHR, SPACArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 13 Aird and Loch Ness
Drew Hendry, SNPTelephone: 01463 811480Mobile: 07748 320071Address: Old Kilcoy House, Tore, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire IV6 7RZEmail: [email protected]
Leader of the CouncilEx-offi cio on all Strategic CommitteesArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 13 Aird and Loch Ness
Hamish Wood, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01463 712530
Address: 14 Kennedy Drive, Scorguie, Inverness IV3 8QREmail: [email protected]
Vice-ConvenerCommittees: FHR, PED, SPAC, HLCArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
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Ward 14 Inverness West
Allan Duff y, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566538Address: 47 Craigton Avenue, Inverness IV3 8AZEmail: [email protected]
Veterans’ ChampionCommittees: PED, CPE, SPAC, HLC, HLBArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 14 Inverness West
Alex Graham, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01463 241148Mobile: 07774 337710Address: 9 Rangemore Road, Inverness IV3 5EAEmail: [email protected]
Provost of InvernessCommittees: TECSArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, POLICE
Ward 14 Inverness West
Graham Ross, Independent
Mobile: 07557 566542Address: 5 Ardness Place, Inverness IV2 4QJ
Email: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, CPEArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, POLICE
Ward 15 Inverness Central
Janet Campbell, IndependentTelephone: 01463 226598
Address: 39 Leachkin Avenue, Inverness IV3 8LHEmail: [email protected]
Committees: CPEArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 15 Inverness Central
Donnie Kerr, Independent NationalistTelephone: 01463 225217
Address: 22 Upper Kessock Street, Inverness IV3 8JQEmail: [email protected]
Committees: SPACArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 15 Inverness Central
Richard Laird, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566552Address: 4 Maple Drive, Inverness IV3 5RJ
Email: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, TECS, SPAC, HLC, HLBArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, FIRE
Ward 15 Inverness Central
Bet McAllister, LabourTelephone: 01463 710558Mobile: 07734 733315Address: 17 Harris Road, Damfi eld, Inverness IV2 3LSEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Vice-Chair TECS, ACSArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, FIRE
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Ward 16 Inverness Ness-side
Alasdair Christie, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01463 718532Mobile: 07775 411334Address: 7 Balnakyle Road, Lochardil, Inverness IV2 4BWEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Chair ACS, A&S, FHRArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, VJB
Ward 16 Inverness Ness-side
Norrie Donald, IndependentTelephone: 01463 751396Mobile: 07718 921173Address: 3 Strath Gardens, Dores, Inverness IV2 6TTEmail: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, TECS, PC, PRBArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, POLICE
Ward 16 Inverness Ness-side
Fraser Parr, LabourTelephone: 01463 871052Mobile: 07557 566475Address: 18 Drynie Park, Muir of Ord IV6 7RP
Email: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, GIG, SPACArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, FIRE
Ward 16 Inverness Ness-side
Jean Slater, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566549Address: 67 Oldtown Road, Hilton, Inverness IV2 4HUEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, CPE, SPACArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 17 Inverness Millburn
Ian Brown, SNPTelephone: 01463 248924Mobile: 07771 370955Address: 104 Drakies Avenue, Inverness IV2 3SDEmail: [email protected]
Leader of the City of Inverness Area CommitteeCommittees: Area Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 17 Inverness Millburn
Jimmy Gray, LabourTelephone/Fax: 01463 729730Mobile: 07751 279907Address: 18 Beaufort Road, Inverness IV2 3NP
Email: [email protected]: Chair SPAC, PEDArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 17 Inverness Millburn
Ken MacLeod, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01463 772001
Address: 26 Greenwood Gardens, Milton of Leys, Inverness IV2 6GPEmail: [email protected]
Committees: TECS, GIG, PCArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
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Ward 18 Culloden and Ardersier
Roddy Balfour, IndependentTelephone: 01667 493457Fax: 01667 493840Address: Torran Gorm, Cantray, Croy IV2 5PSEmail: [email protected]
Committees: TECS, A&S, SPACArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, FIRE
Ward 18 Culloden and Ardersier
John Ford, LabourTelephone: 01463 792646
Address: 12 Moraypark Avenue, Culloden, Inverness IV2 7LSEmail: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, PC, SPACArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, VJB
Ward 18 Culloden and Ardersier
Glynis Sinclair, SNPTelephone: 01667 493893
Address: St Clair’s House, Cantray, By Croy, Inverness, IV2 5PWEmail: [email protected]
Depute ProvostCommittees: Area Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 18 Culloden and Ardersier
Kate Stephen, Liberal Democrats
Mobile: 07557 566551Address: 11 Meadow Road, Balloch, Inverness IV2 7JREmail: [email protected]
Older Peoples’ ChampionCommittees: ACSArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, FIRE
Ward 19 Nairn
Laurie Fraser, IndependentTelephone: 01667 452950Telephone: 01667 453038 (Business)Fax: 01667 452067Address: Fallowdene, Marine Road, Nairn IV12 4EAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: FHRArea Ctte/Board: VJB
Ward 19 Nairn
Michael Green, Independent
Mobile: 07557 566553Address: Duncrievie, Seabank Road, Nairn IV12 4HAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, SPACArea Ctte/Board: VJB
Ward 19 Nairn
Colin Macaulay, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566539Address: 32 Moss-side Brae, Nairn IV12 5LS
Email: [email protected]
Committees: Vice-Chair SPAC, FHR, CPE, PCArea Ctte/Board: POLICE
Ward 19 Nairn
Liz MacDonald, SNPTelephone/Fax: 01667 455661Mobile: 07557 566478Address: Druimoak, Lochloy Road, Nairn IV12 5LFEmail: [email protected]
Provost of NairnCommittees: Vice-Chair ACS, A&S, HLC, HLBArea Ctte/Board:
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Ward 20 Inverness South
Carolyn Caddick, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01463 792951Mobile: 07557 566468Address: Torbreck, Easter Muckovie, Westhill, Inverness IV2 5BNEmail: [email protected]
Veterans’ ChampionCommittees: FHR, A&SArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 20 Inverness South
Jim Crawford, IndependentTelephone: 01463 794941
Address: The Croft, Sunnyside, Culloden Moor, Inverness IV2 5EEEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, SPACArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 20 Inverness South
Ken Gowans, SNP
Mobile: 07557 744401Address: 16 Westfi eld Brae, Westhill, Inverness IV2 5TLEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, A&SArea Ctte/Board: CIAC, VJB
Ward 20 Inverness South
Thomas Prag, Liberal DemocratsTelephone: 01463 791697
Address: Windrush, Easter Muckovie, Inverness IV2 5BNEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Chair PED, Chair PRB, SPACArea Ctte/Board: CIAC
Ward 21 Badenoch and Strathspey
Jaci Douglas, IndependentTelephone: 01479 872546Mobile: 07557 566474Address: Sonas, Mackay Avenue, Grantown on Spey PH26 3EUEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, CPEArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 21 Badenoch and Strathspey
Dave Fallows, SNPTelephone: 01540 673966Mobile: 07543 643413Address: Woodlea, Main Street, Newtonmore PH20 1DAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: Chair FHR, Chair PC, SPAC, PRBArea Ctte/Board: FIRE
Ward 21 Badenoch and Strathspey
Bill Lobban, SNP
Mobile: 07557 566546Address: Pawprints, Dalfaber, Aviemore PH22 1QDEmail: [email protected]
Committees: FHR, PED, TECS, SPACArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 21 Badenoch and Strathspey
Gregor Rimell, Liberal DemocratTelephone/Fax: 01540 673430
Address: Broomlea, Golf Course Road, Newtonmore PH20 1ATEmail: [email protected]
Committees: PED, A&SArea Ctte/Board:
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KeyStrategic Committees ACS Adult and Children’s Services Committee FHR Finance, Housing and Resources
Committee PED Planning, Environment and Development
Committee TECS Transport, Environmental and Community
Services Committee
Other Committees (Groups)A&S Audit and Scrutiny Committee CPE Community Safety, Public Engagement
and Equalities Committee PC Pensions CommitteeGIG Gaelic Implementation Group |
Buidheann Buileachaidh na Gàidhlig
Regulatory CommitteesNPAC North Planning Applications Committee
(Wards 1-11) SPAC South Planning Applications Committee
(Wards 12-22) PRB Planning Review BodyHLC Highland Licensing CommitteeHLB Highland Licensing Board
Areas CommitteesCIAC City of Inverness Area CommitteeCSAC Caithness and Sutherland Area
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Joint BoardsFIRE Highlands and Islands Fire Board POLICE Northern Joint Police BoardVJB Highlands and Islands Valuation Joint
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Ward 22 Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Andrew Baxter, IndependentTelephone: 01855 831563Mobile: 07740 698173Address: 12 Riverside Road, Kinlochleven, Argyll PH50 4QHEmail: [email protected]
Committees: TECS, CPE, SPACArea Ctte/Board:
Ward 22 Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Bren Gormley, SNPTelephone: 01855 821161
Address: Lismore House, North Ballachulish, Onich, Fort William PH33 6SAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACSArea Ctte/Board: POLICE
Ward 22 Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Thomas MacLennan, Independent
Mobile: 07557 566550Address: Laundry Cottage, Torlundy, Fort William PH33 6SWEmail: [email protected]
Committees: ACS, FHR, PC, SPACArea Ctte/Board: POLICE
Ward 22 Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Brian Murphy, LabourTelephone: 01397 700339Mobile: 07557 566473Address: Orchy Villa, Alma Road, Fort William PH33 6HAEmail: [email protected]
Committees: TECS, A&SArea Ctte/Board: POLICE
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Leader of the Council:Drew Hendry, SNP - Aird and Loch Ness
Depute Leader of the Council:David Alston, Liberal Democrat - Black Isle
Convener:Jimmy Gray, Labour - Inverness Millburn
Vice-Convener:Maxine Smith, SNP - Cromarty Firth
Vice-Convener:Hamish Wood, Liberal Democrat - Aird and Loch Ness
Leader of the Opposition:Carolyn Wilson, Independent - Cromarty Firth
Strategic Committees Adult and Children’s Services Committee (ACS):Chair: Alasdair Christie, Liberal Democrat - Inverness Ness-side Vice-Chair: Liz MacDonald, SNP - Nairn
Finance, Housing and Resources Committee (FHR):Chair: David Fallows, SNP - Badenoch and Strathspey Vice-Chair: David Alston, Liberal Democrat - Black Isle
Planning Environment and Development Committee (PED):Chair: Thomas Prag, Liberal Democrat - Inverness South Vice-Chair: George Farlow, SNP - North West and Central Sutherland
Transport Environmental and Community Services Committee (TECS):Chair: Graham Phillips, SNP - East Sutherland Edderton Vice-Chair: Bet McAllister, Labour - Inverness Central
Other Committees (Groups)Audit and Scrutiny Committee (A&S):Chair: Margaret Davidson, Independent - Aird and Loch Ness Vice Chair: Bill Fernie, Independent - Wick
Community Safety, Public Engagement and Equalities Committee (CPE):Chair: Drew Millar, Liberal Democrat - Eilean a Cheò
Gaelic Implementation Group (GIG):Chair: Hamish Fraser, Independent - Eilean a Cheò
Pensions Committee (PC):Chair: David Fallows, SNP - Badenoch and Strathspey
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Regulatory CommitteesNorth Planning Applications Committee -Wards 1-11 (NPAC):Chair: Isobel McCallum, Independent - Black Isle Vice-Chair: Robert Coghill, Independent - Landward Caithness
South Planning Applications Committee -Wards 12-22 (SPAC):Chair: Jimmy Gray, Labour - Inverness Millburn Vice-Chair: Colin Macaulay, SNP - Nairn
Highland Licensing Committee (HLC) and Highland Licensing Board (HLB):Chair/Convener: Maxine Smith, SNP - Cromarty Firth Vice Chair/ Vice Convener: Drew Millar, Liberal Democrat - Eilean a Cheò
City/Area CommitteesCity of Inverness Area Committee (CIAC):Leader: Ian Brown, SNP - Inverness Millburn (Leader of the City) Provost: Alex Graham, Liberal Democrat - Inverness West Depute Provost: Bet McAllister, Labour - Inverness Central Depute Provost: Glynis Sinclair, SNP - Culloden and Ardersier
Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee (CSAC):Leader: Deirdre MacKay, Labour – East Sutherland and Edderton
Joint BoardsHighlands and Islands Fire Board (FIRE):Convener: Andrew Drever, Orkney Islands CouncilVice Convener: Audrey Sinclair, Independent - Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Northern Joint Police Board (POLICE):Convener: Mr N M Macleod, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)Vice Convener: Hamish Fraser, Independent - Eilean a’ Cheò
Highlands and Western Isles Valuation Joint Board (VJB):Convener: Helen Carmichael, Independent - Aird and Loch Ness Vice Convener: John Mackay, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)
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Senior Management TeamPrìomh Sgioba Stiùiridh
Alistair Dodds,
Chief ExecutiveTelephone: 01463 702837Fax: 01463 702830Email: [email protected]
Steve Barron, Depute Chief Executive and Director of Housing & PropertyTelephone: 01463 702853Fax: 01463 702879Email: [email protected]
Michelle Morris,
Assistant Chief ExecutiveTelephone: 01463 702845Fax: 01463 702182Email: [email protected]
William Gilfi llan,
Corporate ManagerTelephone: 01463 702959Fax: 01463 702182Email: william.gilfi [email protected]
Hugh Fraser,
Director of Education, Culture & SportTelephone: 01463 702801Fax: 01463 711177Email: [email protected]
Derek Yule,
Director of FinanceTelephone: 01463 702301Fax: 01463 702310Email: [email protected]
Stuart Black,
Director of Planning & DevelopmentTelephone: 01463 702251Fax: 01463 702298Email: [email protected]
Bill Alexander,
Director of Health & Social CareTelephone: 01463 702860Fax: 01463 702855Email: [email protected]
Neil Gillies,
Director of TEC ServicesTelephone: 01463 702601Fax: 01463 702606Email: [email protected]
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Ward ManagersStiùirichean Uàird
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
David Haas, City ManagerTelephone: 01463 724201Fax: 01463 724300Address: Town House, Inverness IV1 1JJEmail: [email protected]
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Charles Stephen, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01463 724246Fax: 01463 724300Address: Town House, Inverness IV1 1JJEmail: [email protected]
Ward 13: Aird and Loch NessWard 20: Inverness South
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Jimmy Flint, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01463 724273Fax: 01463 724300Address: Town House, Inverness IV1 1JJEmail: jimmy.fl [email protected]
Ward 15: Inverness CentralWard 17: Inverness MillburnWard 18: Culloden and Ardersier
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Stewart Wardlaw, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01463 724378Fax: 01463 724300Address: Town House, Inverness IV1 1JJEmail: [email protected]
Ward 14: Inverness WestWard 16: Inverness Ness-side
Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Louise Clark, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01667 458511Fax: 01667 452056Address: The Court House, High Street, Nairn IV12 4AUEmail: [email protected]
Ward 19: NairnWard 21: Badenoch and Strathspey
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Ward ManagersStiùirichean Uàird
Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Robbie Bain, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01349 868626Fax: 01349 863465Address: Council Offi ces, High Street, Dingwall IV15 9QNEmail: [email protected]
Ward 6: Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Phil Tomalin, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01408 635335Fax: 01408 634041Address: Drummuie, Golspie KW10 6TAEmail: [email protected]
Ward 5: East Sutherland and Edderton
Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Dot Ferguson, Senior Ward ManagerTelephone: 01397 707231Fax: 01397 704016Address: Lochaber House, High Street, Fort William PH33 6ELEmail: [email protected]
Ward 12: Caol and MallaigWard 22: Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Liz Cowie, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01478 613849Fax: 01478 613828Address: Tigh na Sgire, Park Lane, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9GPEmail: [email protected]
Ward 11: Eilean a’ Cheò
Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Di Agnew, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01349 868477Fax: 01349 863465Address: Council Offi ces, High Street, Dingwall IV15 9QNEmail: [email protected]
Ward 9: Dingwall and SeaforthWard 10: Black Isle
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Andy Mackay, Ward ManagerMobile: 07776 465844Address: Lairg Service Point, Main Street,Lairg IV27 4DBEmail: [email protected]
Ward 1: North, West and Central Sutherland
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
David Sutherland, Ward ManagerTelephone: 01955 607740Address: Market Square, Wick KW1 4ABEmail: [email protected]
Ward 2: ThursoWard 3: WickWard 4: Landward Caithness
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Helen Ross, Senior Ward ManagerTelephone: 01408 635215Mobile: 07768 164205Address: Drummuie, Golspie KW10 6TAEmail: [email protected]
Ward 7: Cromarty FirthWard 8: Tain and Easter Ross
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Chief Executive’s ServiceSeirbheis an Àrd-oifi geir
Chief ExecutiveAlistair DoddsTelephone: 01463 702837Email: [email protected]
Assistant Chief ExecutiveMichelle MorrisTelephone: 01463 702845Email: [email protected]
Corporate ManagerWilliam Gilfi llanTelephone: 01463 702959Email: william.gilfi [email protected]
Head of E-GovernmentVicki NairnTelephone: 01463 702848Email: [email protected]
Head of Policy & PerformanceCarron McDiarmidTelephone: 01463 702852Email: [email protected]
Head of Legal & Democratic ServicesStewart FraserTelephone: 01463 702112Email: [email protected]
Head of Human ResourcesJohn BatchelorTelephone: 01463 702056Email: [email protected]
Business ManagerKate LackieTelephone: 01463 702041Email: [email protected]
Public Relations ManagerGordon FyfeTelephone: 01463 702020Email: [email protected]
The Chief Executive’s Service is located at:The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
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Education, Culture and Sport ServiceSeirbheis an Fhoghlaim, a’ Chultair is an Spòrs
Director of Education, Culture & Sport ServiceHugh FraserTelephone: 01463 702801Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Support ServicesRon MackenzieTelephone: 01463 702805Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Education ServicesCalum MacSweenTelephone: 01463 702804Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
North Area
Area Education ManagerGraham NicholsTelephone: 01955 602362Email: [email protected]: Drummuie, Golspie KE10 6TA
Mid Area
Area Education ManagerMaurice McIntyreTelephone: 01349 863441Email: [email protected]: Area ECS Offi ce, Castle Street, Dingwall IV15 9HU
West Area
Area Education ManagerNorma YoungTelephone: 01478 613697Email: [email protected]: Area ECS Offi ce, Elgin Hostel, Dunvegan Road, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9EE
South Area
Area Education ManagerClifford CookeTelephone: 01463 702074Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
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Finance ServiceSeirbheis an Ionmhais
Director of FinanceDerek YuleTelephone: 01463 702301Email: fi [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of ProcurementAshley GouldTelephone: 01463 703989Email: fi [email protected]: Church Street Offi ces, 21/23 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1DY
Head of Business SupportAllan GunnTelephone: 01463 702491Email: fi [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Exchequer and RevenuesDawson LamontTelephone: 01463 702404Email: fi [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Accounting and BudgetingDavid RobertsonTelephone: 01463 702302Email: fi [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Internal Audit and Risk ManagementNigel RoseTelephone: 01463 702399Email: fi [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
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Health and Social CareSlàinte agus Cùram Sòisealta
Director of Health & Social CareBill AlexanderTelephone: 01463 702860Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of EducationCalum MacSweenTelephone: 01463 702804Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of HealthSheena MacLeodTelephone: 01955 607779Email: [email protected]: Council Offi ces, Market Square, Wick, Caithness KW1 4AB
Head of Social CareFiona PalinTelephone: 01463 702874Email: fi [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Principal Offi cer (AHPs)Claire WoodTelephone: 01463 702940Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Principal Offi cer (Nursing)Susan RusselTelephone: 01463 702870Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Principal Offi cer (Social Care)Amelia WilsonTelephone: 01463 TBAEmail: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Principal Offi cer (ASL & Early Education)Bernadette CairnsTelephone: 01463 702876Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Principal Offi cer (Criminal Justice Services)James MaybeeTelephone: 01463 703475Email: [email protected]: Kinmylies Building, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NN
Principal Mental Health Offi cerKarin CampbellTelephone: 01463 704678Email: [email protected]: Larch House, Stoneyfi eld Business Park, Inverness IV2 7PA
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Health and Social CareSlàinte agus Cùram Sòisealta
Mid Area
Children’s Services ManagerDebbie MiltonTelephone: 01463 868529Email: [email protected]: Council Offi ces, High Street, Dingwall IV15 9QN
North Area
Children’s Services ManagerDawn GrantTelephone: 01955 605040Email: [email protected]: Council Offi ces, 125-127 High Street, Wick KW1 4LR
South Area
Children’s Services ManagerMairi MorrisonTelephone: 01463 724219Email: [email protected]: Town House, High Street, Inverness IV1 1JJ
West Area
Children’s Services ManagerKath McAvoyTelephone: 01478 612943Email: [email protected]: Children & Families, Skye & Lochalsh, Bridge Road, Portree
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Housing and Property ServiceSeirbheis an Taigheadais is na Seilbhe
Depute Chief Executive/Director of Housing and PropertySteve BarronTelephone: 01463 702853Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of HousingDavid GoldieTelephone: 01463 702864Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of PropertyGary WestwaterTelephone: 01463 702235Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Property PartnershipsAllan MaguireTelephone: 01463 702528Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Business Support ManagerCaroline CampbellTelephone: 01463 702610 Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Corporate Property Asset ManagerGraham BullTelephone: 01463 702566Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Maintenance ManagerIan BelfordTelephone: 01463 251308Email: [email protected]: Housing Offi ces, 30 Harbour Road, Inverness IV1 1UA
North Area
Housing and Property ManagerTina LuxtonTelephone: 01408 635380Email: [email protected]: Drummuie, Golspie KE10 6TA
South Area
Housing and Property ManagerTracey UrryTelephone: 01463 703818Email: [email protected]: Church Street Offi ces, 21-23 Church Street, Inverness IV1 1DY
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Planning and Development ServiceSeirbheis an Dealbhaidh is an Leasachaidh
Director of Planning & DevelopmentStuart BlackTelephone: 01463 702251Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Environment & DevelopmentGeoff RobsonTelephone: 01463 702252Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Planning and Building StandardsMalcolm MacleodTelephone: 01463 702506Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Economy & Regeneration ManagerAndy McCannTelephone: 01463 702260Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Countryside, Heritage & Natural Resources ManagerGeorge HamiltonTelephone: 01463 702568Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Development Plans ManagerScott DalgarnoTelephone: 01463 702592Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Building Standards ManagerGlenn CampbellTelephone: 01463 702561Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Business Support ManagerSheila LunnTelephone: 01463 702294Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
North Area
Area Planning ManagerDafydd JonesTelephone: 01349 868424Email: [email protected]: Council Offi ces, High Street, Dingwall IV15 9QN
South Area
Area Planning ManagerAllan ToddTelephone: 01463 255181Email: [email protected]: Council Offi ces, 2nd Floor, Kintail House, Beechwood Park, Inverness IV2 3BW
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Transport, Environment and Community ServicesSeirbheis na Còmhdhalach, na h-Àrainneachd is na Coimhearsnachd
Director of Transport, Environment and Community ServicesNeil GilliesTelephone: 01463 252920Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Roads & Community WorksRichard GuestTelephone: 01463 252922Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Waste ManagementColin ClarkTelephone: 01463 702527Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Head of Transport & InfrastructureSam MacNaughtonTelephone: 01463 702607 Email: [email protected]: The Highland Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX
Environmental Health ManagerAlan YatesTelephone: 01463 228728 Email: [email protected]: TECS, Harbour Road Offi ces, 38 Harbour Road, Inverness IV1 1UA
Trading Standards ManagerGordon RobbTelephone: 01463 228721Email: [email protected]: TECS, Harbour Road Offi ces, 38 Harbour Road, Inverness IV1 1UA
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Customer Service CentreIonad Seirbheis Luchd-ceannaich
Whether contact is made in person, by telephone or over the internet, the Council aims to deal with customer enquiries at the fi rst point of contact, providing a high standard of customer care. Our Customer Services Centre at Alness deals with all general enquiries from the public.
Customer Service CentreTelephone: 01349 886606Fax: 01349 886655Email: [email protected] operates 8am till 6pm, Monday to Friday and 9am till noon, on a Saturday.At our Service Points, our friendly, experienced staff are there to help you with any council enquiry and provide access to a wide range of services. If we cannot help, we will arrange for a specialist to deal with your enquiry.
What can the Service Centre help you with?Roads and Street Lighting enquiries: 01349 886601
House repairs, applications and rent enquiries: 01349 886602
Domestic Special Uplifts and Bins; Abandoned Vehicles; Flytipping; Dog Fouling and Pest Control enquiries: 01349 886603
Blue Badge, Travel and National Entitlement Cards enquiries: 01349 886604
Make a payment by Direct Debit or Credit Card: 01349 886605
General enquiries, comments, compliments or complaints: 01349 886606
ePlanning enquiries: 01349 886608
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Service Point NetworkLìonra nan Ionadan Seirbheis
Our network of 35 Service Points is a demonstration of our commitment to local service delivery, enabling the public to access advice and information and pay bills raised by the Council.In 20 of our Service Points, we also provide a registration service, enabling the public to register births, marriages and deaths as well as conducting civil marriages and partnerships.
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter RossCaithness: Thurso*, Wick*.Sutherland: Bettyhill*, Bonar Bridge, Brora*, Dornoch*, Durness*, Golspie*, Helmsdale*, Lairg, Lochinver.Easter Ross: Alness, Invergordon, Tain*.
Ross, Skye and LochaberRoss: Dingwall, Fortrose*, Gairloch, Lochcarron, Muir-of-Ord, Ullapool*.Skye: Broadford*, Kyle*, Portree*.Lochaber: Acharacle, Fort William*, Kinlochleven, Mallaig.
Inverness, Nairn and Badenoch & StrathspeyInverness: Ardersier, Fort Augustus*, Church Street, Hilton Village.Nairn: Nairn*.Badenoch & Strathspey: Aviemore*, Grantown*, Kingussie*.
* These Service Points also provide a registration service.
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NotesNotaichean
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Front Cover Photos:River Ness © Kirsty Foster, The Highland CouncilCustomer Service Centre © Ewen WeatherspoonGaelic at School © Ian SmithVisual Impairment Collection © Ewen WeatherspoonNew Housing © Ewen WeatherspoonGreat Glen Way © The Highland CouncilSnow Plough © Ewen WeatherspoonProduced by The Highland Council PR12-165-F Updated as of 31 Oct 2012