Uncategorised - East Lothian Labour

Executive Committee

The current members of the East Lothian CLP Executive Committee are as follows: Chair: Colin Yorkston Vice-Chair: Pat O’Brien Vice-Chair: Cllr Fiona Dugdale Acting Secretary: Cllr Fiona O’Donnell Treasurer: Ann McCarthy Women’s Officer: Carol McFarlane BAME Officer: Ferhan Ashiq Youth Officer: Owen Smith Social Media Co-ordinator: Ryan Norton Campaign Co-ordinators:…

Cllr Fiona Dugdale

Fiona lives in Tranent with her husband and son. She was elected to serve the new Tranent/Wallyford/Macmerry ward on 4 May 2017. In February 2021 Fiona became the Cabinet Spokesperson for Education and Children’s Services and Chair of the Council’s Education Committee. In addition to being a councillor, Fiona also…

Cllr Colin McGinn

Colin McGinn is from Tranent and has lived in the town his entire life. He works as a senior social worker for Edinburgh City Council. Colin has been involved in various local youth and community activities for over 25 years, including Tranent Children’s Gala, Tranent Juniors, Recharge and Tranent Colts.…

Cllr John McMillan

John is East Lothian through and through. School in Macmerry, then Ross High. Home is Haddington with his wife Mary. After University John worked in the Scottish Office Unit responsible for auditing Government expenditure. John is a consultant advising organisations, and individuals on business improvement, leadership, and culture change. His…

Cllr Jim Goodfellow

Jim has lived in North Berwick for 30 years and is an ex-chairperson of the Community Council. He worked as Principal Teacher of Chemistry at North Berwick High School before taking early retirement to return to university and develop his computer consultancy business. His wife teaches piano at local high…

Cllr Fiona O’Donnell

Fiona O’Donnell was elected to serve the Preston/Seton/Gosford ward on 4 May 2017. A Port Seton resident, Fiona was previously the Member of Parliament for the East Lothian constituency between 2010 and 2015. Fiona can be contacted at: Office telephone: 01620 827022 Email: fodonnell@eastlothian.gov.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/Fiona4Labour Facebook: www.facebook.com/cllrfionaodonnell

Cllr Norman Hampshire

Norman is Dunbar born and bred and has represented the Dunbar and East Linton ward since 2007. He currently serves as the Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment and is Deputy Leader of the Council. He is also Chair of the Planning Committee. Norman is always keen to speak with…

Cllr Shamin Akhtar

Shamin lives in Pencaitland with her partner and their two children. After studying biotechnology at Abertay University, Shamin was elected President of her Students’ Association and went on to serve as the President of NUS Scotland. Before being elected in May 2012, she had spent most of her career working…

Cllr Willie Innes

Willie Innes represents the Preston/Seton/Gosford ward and is also Leader of the Labour Group and Council Leader. Willie has served as a councillor since 1988, as Labour Group leader since 2007 and Leader of the Council since 2012. He lives in Prestonpans with his family. He is always keen to…

Cllr Andy Forrest

Andy was born in the ward, and has lived there and been an active member of the local community for over 20 years. He has served as a councillor since 2003, and was re-elected in the new Musselburgh Ward on 4 May 2017. Andy is currently the Chair of Musselburgh…