Liz to resign as Provost on Monday - Nairn's four councillors to choose new Civic Leader

Liz told the Gurn the shock news that she is resigning and a new Provost will be chosen at the ward meeting on Monday morning in the Courthouse. She explained that she didn't want to be accused of being a political Provost again. She sees her role as the leader of the new area committee as being more political and she mentioned also that she will be active in the YES campaign locally up to the referendum in October next year. 

She said she would like to thank all those that campaigned to have her reinstated as Provost and the voters that subsequently put her to the top of the pole as the popular choice. "The role gave me tremendous pleasure, it was great honour and I enjoyed every minute of it", said Liz. She still has two duties to complete before she steps down next week and is looking forward to those too. She feels that now is the appropriate time to split the role of Provost from any political role however. 

She sees herself now concentrating on her role as head of the Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey area committee hoping to see more democracy brought back to Nairn. "The more that is devolved to the local area the better, this is just a small beginning, that will grow and develop," she said.

Coming soon: Gurn poll - who do you want as the next Provost?

UPDATE  18.44: It is now a choice between Laurie and Michael, Colin has stated: "Just to advise that I shall not put my hat in the ring at this time!"