Inverness West (ward) facts for kids
Inverness West is one of the 21 areas, called wards, that help choose members for the Highland Council. It includes the busy Kinmylies and Scorguie parts of Inverness. It also has a more rural area, which is west of the River Ness. This ward elects three people, called Councillors, to represent its residents.
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Who Are the Councillors for Inverness West?
Councillors are like local leaders. They are chosen by people living in the ward to speak for them. They help make decisions about local services, like schools, roads, and parks. Inverness West elects three Councillors to the Highland Council.
| Election Year | Elected Councillors | |||||||
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| 2007 | Jimmy MacDonald (Independent) |
Pauline Munro (SNP) |
Alex Graham (Liberal Democrats) |
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| Apr 2009 | Alasdair Christie (Liberal Democrats) |
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| 2012 | Graham Ross (Independent) |
Allan Duffy (SNP) |
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| 2017 | Bill Boyd (SNP) |
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| Aug 2021 | Colin Aitken (Liberal Democrats) |
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| 2022 | Ryan MacKintosh (Greens) |
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How Do Elections Work in Inverness West?
People in Inverness West vote for their Councillors in local elections. These elections happen regularly, usually every few years. Sometimes, if a Councillor leaves their job early, a special election called a by-election is held. This is to choose a new Councillor for that spot.
Understanding the 2022 Election Results
The most recent election for Inverness West was in 2022. In this election, people voted for three Councillors. The winners were Alex Graham, Bill Boyd, and Ryan MacKintosh.
- Alex Graham from the Scottish Liberal Democrats received the most votes first. He was already a Councillor.
- Bill Boyd from the Scottish National Party also won a seat. He was also an existing Councillor.
- Ryan MacKintosh from the Scottish Green Party won the third seat. He became a new Councillor for the ward.
What Happened in the 2021 By-election?
In 2021, there was a special by-election in Inverness West. This happened because Councillor Graham Ross decided to leave his position. People voted to choose a new Councillor to fill his spot.
Colin Aitken from the Scottish Liberal Democrats won this by-election. He became the new Councillor for Inverness West.
Looking Back at the 2017 Election
The 2017 election also chose three Councillors for Inverness West. The people elected were Alex Graham, Graham Ross, and Bill Boyd.
- Alex Graham (Scottish Liberal Democrats) was re-elected.
- Graham Ross (Independent) was also re-elected.
- Bill Boyd (Scottish National Party) was elected for the first time.
The 2012 Election Overview
In the 2012 election, three Councillors were chosen for Inverness West. The winners were Alex Graham, Graham Ross, and Allan Duffy.
- Alex Graham (Scottish Liberal Democrats) was re-elected.
- Graham Ross (Independent) was elected for the first time.
- Allan Duffy (Scottish National Party) also won a seat.
The 2009 By-election Explained
In 2009, another by-election took place in Inverness West. Alasdair Christie from the Scottish Liberal Democrats won this election. He took over from a previous Independent Councillor.
The First Election in 2007
The first election for Inverness West as a ward was held in 2007. Three Councillors were elected: Pauline Munro, Alex Graham, and Jimmy MacDonald.
- Pauline Munro (Scottish National Party)
- Alex Graham (Scottish Liberal Democrats)
- Jimmy MacDonald (Independent)
