Highland Council confirm timetable for Tain and Easter Ross by-election
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The deadline for nominations ahead of a Highland Council by-election for the Tain and Easter Ross ward has been confirmed.
An announcement from the local authority has instructed candidates that they will have until 4pm on Friday May 10 to submit completed nomination forms.
The by-election for the three member ward follows the sudden passing of long-serving councillor Alasdair Rhind, who died on Thursday, April 4 aged 65.
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A spokesperson for Highland Council said: “Following the death of the late councillor Alasdair Rhind a by-election will be held for Ward 7, Tain and Easter Ross which is a 3 member ward.
“The other ward members are councillors Maureen Ross (Independent) and Derek Louden (Scottish National Party).
“The Notice of Election and nomination forms will be available from the Council’s website from Thursday 2 May 2024 https://www.highland.gov.uk/byelection
“Prospective candidates will have until 4pm on Friday May 10 to submit their completed nomination forms.
“If the seat is contested, voting will take place on Thursday June 13 with the count taking place the following day on Friday June 14.”
