20/08/2026
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Inverness West
Could you help make a difference in our community?
Inverness West Community Council needs local residents who care about our area and want to have a say in the issues that affect the people who live here.
You don’t need to be a politician or have previous experience. Community councillors are local people who come together to listen, discuss local issues, represent the wider community and help make sure local voices are heard.
You can stand for election if you:
* are aged 16 or over
* are registered to vote in the area
* can commit to attending meetings and taking part
* are willing to represent the whole community, not just your own views
If you’ve ever thought “someone should speak up about this”, perhaps that someone could be you.
We’d love to see a good mix of local residents step forward and help shape the future of Inverness West.
Find out more about standing for election and check your eligibility with the Electoral Registration Office.
👉 Consider standing.
Have your say.
Help represent our area.
Stand for election to your community council
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Community councils need people who care about their area. If you want to make a difference, you can stand for election.
What community councillors do:
Community councillors help make sure the council works well. You must:
commit to the role and follow our standards
attend meetings regularly
take part in discussions and decisions
speak for the whole community, not just yourself
Each community council has between 7 and 13 members, depending on the population.
Who can stand for election
You can stand if you:
are aged 16 or over
are registered to vote in the area
To check if you are eligible to become a community councillor, contact the Electoral Registration Office.
When elections happen
Community council elections are held every 4 years. The next election will be in 2027.
The next community council interim election will take place in Autumn 2026.
The Notice of Election was published on Thursday 20 August 2026. If contested, the election will be held on Thursday 8 October 2026.
An election will only take place if there are more nominees than the number of seats available.
The maximum number of members for each community council can be found in the Scheme of Establishment.
Nominations
The nomination period will run from Thursday 20 August 2026 until 12pm on Monday 7 September 2026.
You can nominate yourself during this period by filling in the online form.
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