A community-led delivery group - known as the Opportunity Black Isle Board - was established in early 2026 to advocate and champion delivery of the Local Place Plan.
This page outlines the purpose and remit of the Board. Go to current Board members to see who sits on the Board.
To advocate and champion the Black Isle Local Place Plan, to ensure that it is known to all relevant public, private and third sector organisations, and to encourage those organisations to actively refer to and take account of the Local Place Plan when making decisions that affect the Black Isle and its residents.
To support existing and new groups organised by local residents whose objectives progress the aspirations of Black Isle residents as set out in the Local Place Plan.
To focus on pan-Black Isle issues and challenges as set out in the Black Isle Local Place Plan.
To ensure that the Black Isle Local Place Plan remains relevant and current, and that it reflects the changing needs and demographics of the residents of the Black Isle.
To sit on the Mid-Ross Community Planning Partnership.
To act in the interests of all residents on the Black Isle.
Membership of the Board is open to:
Highland Council Councillors representing the Black Isle (from Ward 8: Dingwall & Seaforth and Ward 9: Black Isle).
Up to five Community Councillors nominated by Community Councils on the Black Isle.
Five Black Islers who must meet certain criteria contained in the Terms of Reference (below).
An independent chair selected from the Board or the wider public.
See the Board's Terms of Reference (below) for more information.
OBI board terms of reference 3.10.25.pdfIf you have any queries, please email nick@nickwrightplanning.co.uk
