Comhairle nan Eilean Siar SNP Group are pleased to announce that Cllr Calum Macmillan is the new deputy leader of the group.
This comes after Harris and South Lochs Cllr John Mitchell decided to stand down for personal reasons..
Group leader, Cllr Gordon Murray stated:”Although very sad to see Cllr Mitchell step down, I am delighted to see Calum step up to the plate.”
“He is an excellent hard working councillor who is very able and experienced and it is great to have someone of his calibre as deputy leader.”
Councillor for Barra, Vatersay, Eriskay and South Uist, Calum Macmillan responded: “ I am looking forward to my new role in the group in very challenging times."