Western Isles Councillor steps down

A former teacher, Mr Cunningham was elected to the Comhairle in 2017, representing Na Hearadh Agus Ceann A Deas Nan Loch Ward.

The Councillor said: “It has been a great privilege and a wonderful experience to serve the local community as an elected member of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar over these 3 years. It has also been a pleasure to work with my colleagues and I wish them all every success in their continuing role at the Comhairle.”

Comhairle Convener, Norman A. Macdonald paid tribute to his the work of his colleague over the last three years.

He said: “Finlay enjoyed a long career as a teacher before being elected as a councillor in 2017.

“He has been a good colleague for many years and we will miss his contribution to the work of the Comhairle.

“He will also be missed as a local representative by his constituents, for whom he worked diligently over the past 3 years, though I am sure he will continue to be a valued member of the community. I wish Finlay the very best for the future and I am sure I will see him during visits to Harris.”

There is no information, as yet, on when a by-election will be held to fill the now vacant post in the Na Hearadh Agus Ceann A Deas Nan Loch ward.