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Councillor David Alston

Lib Dems in the new Highland Council

I was re-elected to the Highland Council on 5th May, along with 21 other Lib Dems. We form the largest political grouping on the Council.   

Our 20-point manifesto makes clear and firm commitments to the electorate – and we challenge all parties, including the newly formed Independent Group, to be as open with voters about where they stand.

Re-appointment to Board of NHS Highland

In April 2007 I was re-appointed to serve a further four years as a member of the  Board of NHS Highland I also continue to chair the North Highland Community Health Partnership (CHP) on behalf of NHS Highland.


Some recent activity...

Restoration of East Church, Cromarty

David at East Church, CromartyThe Scottish Redundant Churches Trust (SRCT) have done an excellent job in securing funding for the restoration of the East Church, Cromarty, and work will now be going ahead during 2008.

Caroline Vawdrey and I will be working part-time for the Trust during the restoration of the church to provide visitor activities, information and volunteer involvement.

Find out more about the church restoration on the SRCT website and in the North Star article.

 


 

Call on Council to allow schools to control the 20mph speed limit signs

David outside Ferintosh Primary SchoolFerintosh Primary school pupils'  walk along a busy road to their hall highlights the need for The Highland Council to give serious consideration to finding ways that will allow schools to manually control the 20mph flashing lights when the need arises . More...