Lifestyle Moray Magazine - August September 2021

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL

ELECTIONS

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ommunity Council Elections are about to take place in Moray. Elections take place every four years.

Do you know who your community representative is? Do you care about your community? Would you like to know more about how you could represent your community? Community Councils are the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland. Moray Council are required by statute to consult with Community Councils about planning applications and licensing matters. Other organisations also consult regularly e.g. Scot Gov, NHS, Fire and Police Community Councils are the link between your community, Moray Council and partners, helping to make the authority aware of the opinions and needs of your community. Community Councils normally meet monthly to discuss matters of concern in the community. Anything from major planning applications pending to pot holes and dog mess are discussed. Community Councils also organise and involve themselves in many community activities.

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If you think you could liaise with your local community to fairly express the diverse opinions of the people in your community then you are the ideal candidate. All Community Council meetings are open to the public, although during Covid meetings have been held virtually. The intention would be to revert to in person meetings after the elections, but with the option to hold virtual meetings if necessary e.g. in extreme weather events. If you wish to be considered to represent your community you must be a resident in the area and be on the electoral register. If there are no more candidates standing for election than the number of seats available, then no election will be held and you will be ‘elected unopposed’. Could you represent your community? Community Council elections will be held in September 2021. Members are elected by the public. To stand for election you must be on the Electoral Role. For further information contact: Community Council Liaison Officer communitycouncil@moray.gov.uk Tel 07976 494 878 or Elections Office election: enquiries@moray.gov.uk Tel 01343 563334 www.moray.gov.uk/communitycouncils


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