Black Mount Community Council is the representative body for the villages of Dolphinton, Elsrickle, Dunsyre, Newbigging, Walston and Weston, together with the surrounding area.

The Community Council acts as liaison with Clydesdale District Council, and is involved in matters as diverse as planning applications and wind farms, quarrying and sewerage. It has lobbied the various authorities on matters such as village speed limits and road maintenance, electricity supply and local bus services..

Click here to read about the history of Black Mount Community Council.