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2017 Comhairle nan Eilean Siar election

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Elections to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Scottish Gaelic for 'Council of the Western Isles') were held on 4 May 2017, the same day as the 31 other Scottish local government elections. As with other Scottish council elections, it was held using single transferable vote (STV) – a form of proportional representation – in which multiple candidates are elected in each ward and voters rank candidates in order of preference.

2017 Comhairle nan Eilean Siar election
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All 31 seats to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
16 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party Third party
 
Ind
SNP
Con
Leader Roddie MacKay Donald Manford Ranald Fraser
Party Independent SNP Conservative
Leader's seat Steòrnabhagh a Tuath Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas Sgìr' Ùige agus Carlabhagh
Last election 25 seats, 71.6% 7 seats, 23.8% N/A
Seats before 21 7 0
Seats won 23 7 1
Seat change Decrease 2 Steady Increase 1
Popular vote 9,248 2,287 402
Percentage 77.5% 19.2% 3.4%
Swing Increase 5.9% Decrease 4.7% New
Council Leader before election

Angus Campbell
Independent

Council Leader after election

Roddie MacKay
Independent

As with previous elections in the area, independent councillors retained a large majority of the seats on the council and retained control of the administration. No women were elected for the first time in the council's history, resulting in it becoming Scotland's only local authority without any female representation.[1]

Election result

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2017 Comhairle nan Eilean Siar election result
Party Seats Gains Losses Net gain/loss Seats % Votes % Votes +/−
  Independent 23 2 0   2 74.2 77.5 9,248   5.9
  SNP 7 1 1   22.6 19.2 2,287   4.7
  Conservative 1 1 0   1 3.2 3.4 402 New
Total 31 11,937

Source: [2]

Note: "Votes" are the first preference votes. The net gain/loss and percentage changes compare with the previous Scottish local elections on 3 May 2007. These figures may differ from other published sources showing gains/losses in comparison with the seats held at the dissolution of the council in 2012.

Ward results

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Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas

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The SNP retained the seat they had won at the previous election and gained one seat while independent candidates Iain MacNeil and Paul Steele also gained a seat. Former independent councillors David Blaney, Donnie Steele and Labour who did not contest the election. In 2012, independent candidate Ronald MacKinnon was elected as a Labour candidate.

Barraigh, Bhatarsaigh, Eirisgeigh agus Uibhist a Deas – 4 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SNP Donald Manford (incumbent) 38.3 531              
SNP Calum MacMillan 10.0 138 278            
Independent Iain MacNeil 15.7 217 240 240 246 264 290    
Independent Paul Steele 11.6 161 170 170 172 192 253 258 324
Independent David Blaney (incumbent) 8.1 112 121 121 129 155 175 177  
Independent Donnie Steele (incumbent) 7.9 110 129 129 132 155      
Independent Ronald MacKinnon (incumbent) 6.4 89 101 101 109        
Independent Gerry MacLeod 2.09 29 30 30          
Electorate: 2,506   Valid: 1,387   Spoilt: 44   Quota: 278   Turnout: 57.1%  

Source: [2]

Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath

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Independent councillor Uisdean Robertson retained the seat he had won at the previous election while independent candidates Iain MacLeod and Roddy MacKay gained seats from former independent councillor Neil Beaton and Labour who did not contest the election. In 2015, former independent councillor Andrew Walker was elected in a by-election.

Beinn na Foghla agus Uibhist a Tuath – 3 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Independent Uisdean Robertson (incumbent) 28.8 355              
Independent Iain MacLeod 19.2 237 242 247 261 275 318    
Independent Roddy MacKay 16.0 197 202 209 215 236 261 264 342
SNP Roslyn MacPherson 12.6 156 159 162 170 180 201 202  
Independent Andrew Walker (incumbent) 8.3 102 115 126 139 161      
Independent Neil Beaton (incumbent) 5.8 71 79 89 97        
Independent John MacLeod 5.3 65 67 74          
Conservative Ken MacBrayne 4.1 51 51            
Electorate: 2,342   Valid: 1,234   Spoilt: 26   Quota: 309   Turnout: 53.8%  

Source: [2]

Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch

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The SNP retained the seat they had won at the previous election while independent candidates Finlay Cunningham and Paul Finnegan gained a seat from former independent councillor Catherine MacDonald and Labour who did not contest the election. In 2012, independent candidate D. J. MacRae was elected as a Labour candidate.

Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch – 3 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Independent Finlay Cunningham 33.2 381              
Independent Paul Finnegan 16.5 189 214 215 219 224 239 261 359
SNP John Mitchell 15.0 172 179 179 181 220 228 236 278
Independent Catherine McDonald (incumbent) 14.5 166 187 187 191 195 199 218  
Independent Sheena MacLeod 7.0 80 91 91 95 98 126    
Independent Denise Wilson 5.6 64 66 70 72 73      
SNP Fiona MacLeod 4.1 47 50 51 55        
Independent D. J. MacRae (incumbent) 3.7 42 43 45          
Independent Alex Smith 0.6 7 7            
Electorate: 1,860   Valid: 1,148   Spoilt: 28   Quota: 288   Turnout: 63.2%  

Source: [2]

Sgir' Uige agus Ceann a Tuath nan Loch

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Independent councillor Norman MacDonald retained the seat he had won at the previous election while the Conservatives and independent councillor Angus Morrison gained a seat from the SNP and former independent councillor Cudig MacLeod. In 2012, former Cllr Morrison was elected in a by-election.

Sgir' Uige agus Ceann a Tuath nan Loch – 3 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4
Independent Angus Morrison (incumbent) 48.4 679      
Independent Norman MacDonald (incumbent) 19.3 271 352    
Conservative Ranald Fraser 19.1 268 332 332 471
Independent Cudig MacLeod (incumbent) 13.3 186 283 283  
Electorate: 2,417   Valid: 1,404   Spoilt: 25   Quota: 352   Turnout: 59.1%  

Source: [2]

Sgìre an Rubha

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Independent councillor Alasdair MacLeod retained the seat he had won at the previous election while independent candidates Norrie MacDonald and Finlay Stewart gained a seat from former independent councillors Zena Stewart and Norman MacLeod.

Sgìre an Rubha – 3 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5 6
Independent Norrie MacDonald 32.0 354          
Independent Alasdair MacLeod (incumbent) 29.7 329          
Independent Finlay Stewart 13.6 151 169 191 213 267 338
Independent Tony Robson 8.2 91 113 124 141 162  
Independent John MacMillan 9.0 100 113 120 133    
Conservative Don MacDonald 7.4 83 88 92      
Electorate: 1,905   Valid: 1,108   Spoilt: 26   Quota: 278   Turnout: 59.5%  

Source: [2]

Steòrnabhagh a Deas

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The SNP as well as independent councillors Charlie Nicolson and Angus McCormack retained the seats they had won at the previous election while independent candidate Keith Dodson gained a seat from former independent councillor Angus Campbell.

Steòrnabhagh a Deas – 4 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Independent Charlie Nicolson (incumbent) 49.25 755              
SNP Rae MacKenzie (incumbent) 16.3 250 345            
Independent Angus McCormack (incumbent) 10.8 165 290 299 308        
Independent Keith Dodson 10.2 156 207 214 215 215 229 276 331
Independent Shonnie MacRitchie 5.0 77 161 165 170 171 190 196  
Independent Caroline Brick 5.0 76 81 84 86 86 92    
Independent Derek McPherson 3.1 47 63 66 68 68      
Independent Campbell McKenzie 0.5 7 17 18          
Electorate: 2,984   Valid: 1,533   Spoilt: 43   Quota: 307   Turnout: 52.8%  

Source: [2]

Steòrnabhagh a Tuath

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The SNP as well as independent councillors Roddie MacKay and Iain MacAulay retained the seats they had won at the previous election while independent candidate Neil MacKay gained a seat from former independent councillor Iain MacKenzie.

Steòrnabhagh a Tuath – 4 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5
SNP Gordon Murray (incumbent) 34.4 486        
Independent Roddie MacKay (incumbent) 28.2 398        
Independent Iain MacAulay (incumbent) 17.6 249 321      
Independent Neil MacKay 10.3 145 190 251 269 357
Independent Lesley McKenzie 9.5 134 163 176 183  
Electorate: 2,993   Valid: 1,412   Spoilt: 28   Quota: 283   Turnout: 48.1%  

Source: [2]

Loch a Tuath

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The SNP as well as independent councillor Donald Crichton retained the seats they had two at the previous election while independent candidate Calum MacLean gained a seat from former independent councillor Catriona Stewart.

Loch a Tuath – 3 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5
Independent Donald Crichton (incumbent) 46.0 590        
Independent Calum MacLean 17.9 230 344      
SNP John A. MacIver (incumbent) 17.9 230 271 276 298 335
Independent Iain MacIver 6.1 78 115 119 137 170
Independent Ruaraidh Ferguson 6.2 80 110 113 132  
Independent Allan MacLachlan 5.8 74 98 104    
Electorate: 2,255   Valid: 1,282   Spoilt: 35   Quota: 321   Turnout: 58.4%  

Source: [2]

An Taobh Siar agus Nis

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The SNP as well as independent councillor John MacKay retained the seats they had won at the previous election while independent candidates John N. MacLeod and Kenny J. MacLeod gained a seat from former independent councillors Iain Morrison and Kenneth Murray. In 2015, Alistair MacLennan and Cllr MacLeod were elected in separate by-elections.

An Taobh Siar agus Nis – 4 seats
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1 2 3 4 5 6
Independent John N. MacLeod (incumbent) 23.7 339          
SNP Kenneth MacLeod (incumbent) 19.4 277 286        
Independent Kenny J. MacLeod 16.7 239 260 261 310    
Independent John MacKay (incumbent) 15.4 220 224 224 254 261 339
Independent Alistair MacLennan (incumbent) 13.5 193 200 201 238 247  
Independent Malcolm McTaggart 11.3 161 164 164      
Electorate: 2,541   Valid: 1,429   Spoilt: 35   Quota: 286   Turnout: 57.6%  

Source: [2]

Changes since 2017

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On 23 July 2020, Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch Independent Councillor Finlay Cunningham stepped down from the Council. A by-election to replace him was held on 8 October 2020 and was won by Independent candidate Grant Fulton.[3]

Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch by-election (8 October 2020) – 1 seat
Party Candidate FPv% Count
1
Independent Grant Fulton 74.9 536
Independent Annie MacDonald 22.1 158
Independent Kris O'Donnell 3.1 22
Electorate: 1,912   Valid: 716   Spoilt: 5   Quota: 359   Turnout: 37.7%  

Source: [4]

Ward areas in English

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References

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  1. ^ "Number of women councillors in Scotland rises but remains low". The Scotsman.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Teale, Andrew. "Local Elections Results 2017 Eilean Siar". Local Elections Archive Project. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Western Isles Councillor steps down". Stornoway Gazette.
  4. ^ Teale, Andrew. "Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas nan Loch Ward — Eilean Siar". Local Elections Archive Project. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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