Four candidates forward for election to Sealladh na Beinne Mòire

Iain Stephen Morrison

Voting is about to get underway, with four candidates standing to become directors of South Uist community landowner Sealladh na Beinne Mòire.

Sealladh na Beinne Mòire is the parent company of Stòras Uibhist, South Uist Renewable Energy and Lochboisdale Development Limited.

Norman MacAskill, who has served on the board of Sealladh na Beinne Mòire for three years is seeking re-election alongside first time candidates Agnes Dehu, Gilbert MacInnes and Kevin Morrison.

Ballot papers will be issued to voters during the week commencing 18th October 2021. Completed ballots must be returned to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar election services, using the prepaid envelopes provided, no later than 11am on 10th November 2021.

Chief executive, Darren Taylor, commented: “I would like to thank all of the candidates who have put themselves forward for election and wish them all the best of luck. Our organisation is all about community engagement and involvement and it is encouraging to see so many people putting themselves forward this year.”

Candidate statements can be read at www.storasuibhist.com