Outcome of community council interim elections announced

Clackmannanshire Council has announced the outcome of the community council interim elections following the close of nominations on 8 October.

Two new community councillors have been elected unopposed to Clackmannan Community Council.

The successful candidates take up their positions immediately and will join the existing community councillors for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until the next scheduled community council elections in 2029.

Provost Donald Balsillie congratulated our newly elected community councillors and wished them every success as they begin their new roles. He said “Community councils play a vital role in representing local views and strengthening community life. I warmly congratulate our two newly elected community councillors, Thomas Farrell and Bobby Rennie, and thank them for volunteering their time and energy to serve Clackmannan. I wish them every success as they take up their roles and work alongside their fellow community councillors.”

Unfortunately, the nomination results for Alva do not allow a community council to continue to operate, as not enough people came forward as nominees.

Expressing his disappointment, Provost Balsillie added: “It is deeply disappointing that not enough people came forward to allow Alva Community Council to continue operating, particularly for those community councillors elected in 2025 who have worked hard to represent the town over the past year. Community councils provide an important voice for local people, and I hope residents will consider coming forward when another opportunity arises.”

To begin the process of re-establishing Alva Community Council, the Council’s Elections Team must receive a written petition signed by at least 20 electors from the Alva Community Council area. A petition can be submitted at any time over the next year, although a further election can only be scheduled after the Scottish Local Government Elections in May 2027.

Community councils are an important part of local democracy, giving residents a strong voice and helping to shape decisions that affect their communities. Although elections play a key part in community council representation, you don’t have to become a community councillor to be part of what they do. Community council meetings are open to the public to attend as observers and community councils welcome your attendance and your interest in the local issues that matter to your community.

You can contact your own community council using their websites and social media.