Local MSP's information

From Liz Kraft:

Your elected representatives are here to help you. Your MP, MSP and councillors can assist with various matters.

I combine my job as a local councillor with my position as a part-time caseworker for Maree Todd MSP, it was in fact this role that inspired me to stand for election in Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh. I realised that many of the issues people encounter daily relate to public services provided by the Highland Council, and that a strong voice in local government is essential to ensuring that people and communities are heard. I will work tirelessly over the next five years to support my constituents and ensure our local communities in ward 5 are well represented.

As a local councillor, I can support you in a number of different areas, including:

• Local transport and road issues

• Council housing

• Supporting local communities access grants and finance

• Play parks

• Local education issues

• Housing insulation grants

• Employment and business grants

• Street lighting issues

• Street signage issues

• Waste management

• burials

In ward 5, we are represented in the Scottish Parliament by constituency MSPs, Maree Todd & Kate Forbes. We are also represented by 7 Highlands & Islands regional MSPs. MSPs can assist in the following devolved areas:

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

• Education and Training

• Environment legislation

• Health and Social Care

• Legislation around housing

• Legislation around land use

• Police and Justice

• Sport and arts

• Transport infrastructure including maintenance of trunk roads.

In Westminster, we are represented by Ian Blackford MP, who can support you in reserved areas, these include:

• Department of Work and Pension benefits

• Broadcasting

• Constitutional issues

• Defence

• Employment law

• Immigration

• Foreign Policy

• Energy companies

• DVLA

Since my election, I have held constituent advice surgeries alongside our local MSP and MP. This is a great opportunity to meet with your local elected representatives to discuss a matter you may need support on. You can contact your local elected representatives to find out about upcoming surgery dates and to book an appointment.

If you need support or advice on any of these areas, or you have another issue you wish to discuss, please get in touch. We will work together to help you.

Contact details

Kate Forbes MSP: kate.forbes.msp@parliament.scot (Kyle and Lochalsh)

Maree Todd MSP: maree.todd.msp@parliament.scot (Wester Ross and Strathpeffer)

Ian Blackford MP: Ian.blackford.mp@parliament.uk

Councillors: liz.kraft.cllr@highland.gov.uk

Patrick.logue.cllr@highland.gov.uk

Chris.birt.cllr@highland.gov.uk

Isabelle.campbell.cllr@highland.gov.uk

Information on your Regional MSPS can be found here

Your MSPs - Highlands and Islands (parliament.scot)

Liz Kraft (Councillor)