Teacher steps forward to challenge for Highland Council Cromarty Firth ward seat
AN Easter Ross teacher has set out his priorities for the Cromarty Firth ward after throwing his hat in the ring for a Highland Council by-election.
Ryan Barrowman (29) has today been named by the Highlands and Islands Greens as their candidate for the ward.
The by-election was called after the resignation of two councillors in the four-member ward.
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Mr Barrowman, who lives near Invergordon, declares himself dedicated to public service, being currently employed as a teacher, with a varied professional experience in tourism, engineering and in the space industry.
His campaign will focus on three key points. He will work to reduce energy costs, especially following the removal of the winter fuel payment for pensioners.
He plans to support, and encourage, the current efforts of Highland Council to implement a local energy alternative for residents. He also wants to help people access the existing support and services they are entitled to.
And Mr Barrowman says he is also prioritising increasing council funds by asking tourists that pass through the Highlands to contribute financially towards the overstretched and underfunded public services they and the local community rely on.
He also pledged to be “a truly local representative for the community, a strong voice for local democracy championing local causes in the Highland Council chamber”.
He said: “It’s the duty of a representative to represent their community. If elected I’ll hold regular surgeries across the ward, as well as provide accessible alternatives. I have no plans to disappear after election day.”
