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aqua
03-Nov-19, 14:52
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that 19 people are standing for 13 seats in the elections for Thurso Community Council. Long may the town be a fountain of democracy!

Constrastingly, only 7 people were nominated in Wick, where no election is needed.

There are a good few weel kent faces and names on the Thurso list, including some who post on here. Good luck to you all!
dozy
03-Nov-19, 21:06
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that 19 people are standing for 13 seats in the elections for Thurso Community Council. Long may the town be a fountain of democracy!

Constrastingly, only 7 people were nominated in Wick, where no election is needed.

There are a good few weel kent faces and names on the Thurso list, including some who post on here. Good luck to you all!

Where can you find the members list?
aqua
03-Nov-19, 23:37
The Thurso list is:

https://www.highland.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21346/thurso_cc_-_contested.pdf (https://www.highland.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21346/thurso_cc_-_contested.pdf)

The Wick list is:

https://www.highland.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21336/wick_cc_-_uncontested.pdf

You can find all the Highland lists here:

https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/799/elections_and_voting/643/community_council_elections/3

Good luck!
Mr P Cannop
04-Nov-19, 17:54
am one of the people standing for the community council
dozy
05-Nov-19, 11:18
am one of the people standing for the community council

GOOD LUCK, nice to see some younger folk getting involved instead of George Dunnet turning up to the TCC meeting eyeing up his next customers .
aqua
09-Nov-19, 18:05
Good luck in the elections!
little miss breezy breeks
09-Nov-19, 20:28
GOOD LUCK, nice to see some younger folk getting involved instead of George Dunnet turning up to the TCC meeting eyeing up his next customers .

And good luck yourself dozy ;)
aqua
09-Nov-19, 23:06
Who gets to vote in Community Council elections? I’ve never voted in one and I don’t recall ever being sent a polling card.
Bill Fernie
10-Nov-19, 10:31
Who gets to vote in Community Council elections? I’ve never voted in one and I don’t recall ever being sent a polling card.

Following the close of the Nominations on Tuesday, 29 October and the withdrawal period for persons seeking election to the Community Council’s and the outcome following nominations


16 Community Councils received more nominations than their maximum membership, which means that a postal ballot will now take place. (Ballot papers will be posted out on Friday, 15 November and must be returned by 12noon Wednesday, 4 December 2019.
aqua
10-Nov-19, 12:10
Thanks Bill. Does everyone on the electoral register receive a ballot paper?
Mr P Cannop
10-Nov-19, 15:55
yes everyone in the Thurso area
Mr P Cannop
10-Nov-19, 15:57
i would appreciate your support and votes thanks
Bill Fernie
10-Nov-19, 16:56
Thanks Bill. Does everyone on the electoral register receive a ballot paper?

Yes all registered voters will get a ballot paper for a postal vote in the community council election for Thurso and any other areas where there are more than enough candidates to fill the positions.

It may be new to many voters as community councils do not always attract enough candidates for an an election to be held. This is the case for most of the Highland community councils once again.
aqua
10-Nov-19, 17:18
Thanks! I don’t recall any previous elections for Thurso’s community council. Have there ever been any?
mi16
11-Nov-19, 23:21
Couple of names on that list make me shudder to think of them being elected.
Some good ones there too though
Alrock
12-Nov-19, 03:05
Couple of names on that list make me shudder to think of them being elected.
Some good ones there too though


Care to share?

I'd like to know more about the candidates & if they are putting themselves up for election they should be open to scrutiny.
mi16
12-Nov-19, 11:31
Care to share?

I'd like to know more about the candidates & if they are putting themselves up for election they should be open to scrutiny.


Im sure they are all above board and in it for the right reasons.
aqua
16-Nov-19, 15:50
Happy Birthday to Mr P Cannop! Good luck in the elections!

There are a good few I would definitely vote for, a few I probably wouldn’t vote for, and a few I don’t know, or know anything about.
aqua
22-Dec-19, 15:41
Congratulations to everyone who was elected!
orkneycadian
22-Dec-19, 17:08
Commiserations Mr P Cannop - Very close though!
Bill Fernie
22-Dec-19, 18:40
Thurso Results
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21677/thurso_community_council_elections_2019_result

Wick - uncontested - all candidates automatically on
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21336/wick_cc_-_uncontested

Berriedale and Dunbeath
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21338/berriedale_and_dunbeath_cc_-_uncontested

Bower
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21344/bower_cc_-_uncontested

Castletown
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21340/castletown_and_district_-_uncontested

Watten Results
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21678/watten_community_council_elections_2019_result

Dunnet and Canisbay
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21342/dunnet_and_canisbay_-_uncontested

Halkirk
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21341/halkirk_district_-_uncontested

Latheron, Lybster and Clyth
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21339/latheron_lybster_and_clyth_-_uncontested

Caithness West - not formed
https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/file/21343/caithness_west_-_not_formed