Objectives of the Community Council
Community councils are established to represent the views of local communities on issues that concern them. They consist of residents of local community council areas, who offer themselves for election as members of the community council. Those appointed find out and express the views of local people on significant issues facing the local community. Fife Council must consult community councils on planning applications. Community councils can act as catalysts for projects of benefit to the local community (for example, the recent Wells Project in North Queensferry).

Meetings
Meetings are held at North Queensferry Community Centre on the second Thursday of every month excepting July.

Procedures of the Community Council
In Fife community councils are set up under a scheme called the Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils in Fife. It shows :

The area covered by each community council
How community councils should operate
How community councillors are elected

It can be accessed on the Fife Direct website (see under publications). A good practice agreement between Fife Council and its community councils also exists and can be found at the same web address.
Elections and Appointments

Community councils are elected every three years. All residents of North Queensferry are qualified to offer themselves for membership. At present NQCC is allocated ten members. If at the time of the election, less then ten residents apply to be members of the community council, all those who apply are appointed. If more than ten residents apply, an election is held.

Local Councillors
Following the introduction of the STV system in May 2007, North Queensferry is represented in a multi-member ward covering Rosyth and North Queensferry. The ward's three councillors are Mr Pat Callaghan, Mr Douglas Chapman & Mr Keith Legg. The arrangements between NQCC and the new local councillors will be defined shortly.
Correspondence

Correspondence should be addressed to:
The Secretary
North Queensferry Community Council
North Queensferry Community Centre
St Margaret's Playing Field, Brock Street
North Queensferry
KY11 1JD

Email: update@nqcc.co.uk
Website: North Queensferry Community Council - www.nqcc.co.uk