14 August 2017

Nominations sought for two Community Councils in Formartine

Nominations are now being sought for all twelve places on Ellon Community Council.

This follows the requisite number of community members requesting that Ellon Community Council be re-established.

At the same time nominations are also being sought for vacancies on Slains and Collieston Community Council.

Community councils represent the views and act on behalf of local communities, and are a crucial element in the democratic process.

As well as representing the community to the local authority, Community Councils facilitate a wide range of activities which promote the well-being of their communities. Community Councils advise, petition, influence and advocate numerous causes on behalf of local communities.

Nomination papers are available from:

Service Point
Aberdeenshire Council
45 Bridge Street
ELLON
AB41 9AA

Or

Formartine Area Office
29 Bridge Street
ELLON
AB41 9AA

You can also request nomination papers by email formartine@aberdeenshire.gov.uk or by phoning 01358 726 405.

All nomination papers must be with the Returning Officer, Elaine Brown, at either of the above postal addresses by 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 1st September 2017.

If more than the required nominations are received then an election will be held.

More information about Community Councils is available from Aberdeenshire council website https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/communities-and-events/community-councils/community-councils/ Or at  http://www.communitycouncils.scot/index.html