The new date for the starting of the community council session is the 22nd October 2025, unless the election is contested when it will be 28th November 2025. The timeline approved by Moray Council is as follows:
| Event | Dates |
| For all councils | |
| Nominations Open | 6th October 2025 |
| Final date to withdraw | 21st October 2025 4pm |
| Close of Nominations | 21st October 2025 4pm |
| For Uncontested Councils | |
| Results [uncontested] | 22nd October 2025 |
| Start of council sitting | 27th October 2025 |
| For Contested Councils | |
| Polling day | 21st November 2025 |
| Results | 28th November 2025 |
| Start of Council | 28th November 2025 |
IN REALITY ELECTIONS ARE RARE, NORMALLY THERE ARE LESS PEOPLE NOMINATED THAN THERE ARE SEATS FOR, DON’T BE PUT OFF BY THE ‘E’ WORD.
What is the role of a community council in Scotland?
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.
The major element is that they engage with the local community, and are that bridge between residents and the local councillors of Moray Council.
Community Councillors are volunteer position and do not carry any wage or salary. You are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred when carrying out your duties.
If you are interested or have any questions, click here.
Related Pages:
- Duties of a Community Councillor, click here
- Eligibility to Stand, click here.
- Roles within the Community Council, click here
- What to do next, click here.
[Source of information : What is a Community Council? | Community Council]
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