Overview

• Samantha Kane lodged a Petition for Judicial Review at the Court of Session on August 1 challenging the decision to dissolve Ardgay & District Community Council.
• The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service confirms Kane is representing herself, the community council is the respondent, and no hearings are scheduled at this stage.
• Kane is seeking £20,000 in damages, alleging the process was pre-determined and discriminatory and that the dispute caused reputational, financial and emotional harm.
• Highland Council has opened nominations to reconstitute community councils that fell into abeyance, including Ardgay, following a public vote in May to dissolve the body.
• The council’s collapse followed mass resignations last year, a reconstitution in October, and an internal motion passed on April 17 that preceded the public dissolution vote.