Earlier
in the week I attended the November meeting of Broughty Ferry Community
Council. I was delighted to learn that 16 formal nominations had been received
from residents who wish to serve as community councillors, with the prospect of
others being co-opted in the future. Broughty Ferry Community Council can have
up to 18 community councillors so to just about have a full compliment is very
good news. The appointment of office bearers will be decided at the December
meeting.
I
understand the community councils in West End and Fintry also received sufficient
nominations to continue. There are
around 1200 community councils in Scotland, and in Dundee there is provision
for another 16 but it seems no petitions were received to establish these.
Community
councils are very worthwhile organisations and over the years Broughty Ferry Community
Council has been involved in lots of initiatives that have helped enhance the local
area. I look forward to working with the new community councillors in the years
ahead.
