Wednesday 30 September 2015
On behalf of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, Stirling Council will shortly write to households in Breadalbane and the Trossachs inviting people to vote for a new Board Member for the Ward 2 area of the National Park.
The seven candidates standing for nomination are Alistair Barclay from Lochearnhead, Sheila Gordon from Loch Katrine, Jack Black from Callander, Drew Pringle from Brig o’ Turk, Billy Ronald from Crianlarich, Jane Fifield from Kinlochard, and Adrian Walters from Strathyre.
Residents can expect ballot papers to arrive in the post around 8 October and voting forms must be returned to Stirling Council by 4pm on 29 October. Alongside ballot papers you will find information relating to the seven candidates and what they hope to achieve for the National Park.
The National Park Board meets regularly to make strategic decisions about how the Authority fulfils its role in delivering the four National Park aims, including balancing the requirements for conservation and economic development within the Park area.
Individual members will also get involved in other activities such as:
- Achieving the Park’s objectives in conservation, visitor experience and rural development
- Taking decisions on planning and development
- Financial monitoring
- Representing the National Park Authority externally
- Acting as champions for the Park and the Authority
- Overseeing the development, approval and monitoring of the Corporate and Business Plans
- Contributing to the leadership and strategic direction of the National Park
Appointments commence immediately following the election and the term of office is until 4 July 2018.
Residents are being reminded that they must have registered to vote. If you are not currently registered to vote or wish to change your details you should contact www.saa.gov.uk/central
You can find out more information about the by-election on the National Park website www.lochlomond-trossachs.org or on Stirling Council’s website www.stirling.gov.uk
