What council area is arrochar in?
Arrochar & Tarbet Community Council
The Arrochar & Tarbet Community Council is made up of Community Councillors who are elected by the community.
What is a community council in Scotland?
Community councils are the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland. They bridge the gap between local authorities and communities, and help to make public bodies aware of the opinions and needs of the communities they represent.
What is the population of Arrochar?
The Three Villages, with a population of just under 1000, make up the centre of our community with Ardlui at the north of Loch Lomond and several smaller settlements along both Loch Long and Loch Lomond included in our wider community. The Community has one of the most spectacular landscape settings imaginable.
Is arrochar a town?
Arrochar is a rural settlement located at the head of Loch Long and nestled amongst the high mountains of the Arrochar Alps. The village is popular with mountaineers due to its excellent road and rail links and close proximity to the Arrochar Alps.
Who makes up the community council?
Community Councils are comprised of people who care about their community and want to make it a better place to live. As well as representing the community to the local authority, Community Councils facilitate a wide range of activities which promote the well-being of their communities.
Do community councillors get paid Scotland?
The basic annual pay for councillors is set nationally (The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2020) and from 1 April 2020 is £17,854 per annum.
What is the population of Inveraray?
560
Table 4: Settlement populations
| Settlement | Population (2016-based Settlement Estimates) |
|---|---|
| Inveraray | 560 |
| Kilcreggan | 1,270 |
| Lochgilphead | 2,300 |
| Oban | 8,490 |
Does arrochar have a beach?
There are 17 Arrochar beaches to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! All the beaches we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.
What is the meaning of Arrochar?
[ahoˈʃar] Full verb table transitive verb. (apertar) to tighten up. Full verb table intransitive verb.
What is the function of a community council?
They bring local people together to help make things happen, and many Community Councils protect and promote the identity of their community. They advise, petition, influence and advocate numerous causes and cases of concern on behalf of local communities.
Is a community council the same as a parish council?
A community council is a public representative body in Great Britain. In England they may be statutory parish councils by another name, under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007, or they may be non-statutory bodies. In Scotland and Wales they are statutory bodies.
What powers do councillors have?
The role of a councillor
- respond to their queries and investigate their concerns (casework)
- communicate council decisions that affect them.
- know your patch and be aware of any problems.
- know and work with representatives of local organisations, interest groups and businesses.
- represent their views at council meetings.