Arran Community Council needs new members.

Nominations for people who would like to stand for election as Arran’s Community Councillors close on September 18th. There are several vacancies, and it is very much hoped that new people will join this active group. The Community Council is there to listen to the needs and opinions of Arran and do everything possible to convey them to North Ayrshire Council or to the Scottish Government, or to whatever specialised body is appropriate. Meetings are held at the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick on the last Tuesday of every month, but there is lots of informal communication by phone or e-mail between members, and nobody has to tackle any problem alone.

Being a village representative on Arran Community Council brings a whole new range of information and understanding about what is happening on the island and what plans are in the pipeline to change or improve it. As an ACC member, there is a certain sense of being ‘in the know’ – and what’s more, of being able to do something about it. Countless people are always ready to say what the Community Council should or should not do, and though all views on any topic are welcome, it is much more useful to take part in what it does.

The Community Council website is kept constantly updated and gives a lot of detail about its activities. See http://www.arrancommunitycouncil.org.uk/ Bill Calderwood, the current secretary, will be glad to answer queries on the easy-to-remember address of acc.contactus@btinternet.com, and nomination forms can be obtained from the local NAC office in Lamlash. Please think seriously about joining – some villages are badly under-represented, and there is a real need for new members.