Uncategorised - East Lothian Labour

Cllr Colin Yorkston

Colin Yorkston was elected to represent the Preston/Seton/Gosford ward in a by-election on 20 January 2022. This by-election took place following the sad passing of Cllr Willie Innes who had served the area with such distinction for so long. Prestonpans born and bred, Colin works as a secondary school teacher…

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 Carol McFarlane

Carol was elected to represent the North Berwick Coastal Ward on Thursday 5th May. She has lived in North Berwick for over 30 years. She is a former primary school teacher and a member of North Berwick Community Council. Carol can be contacted at: Office telephone: Mobile telephone: Email: cmcfarlane@eastlothian.gov.uk…

Cllr Brooke Ritchie

Prestonpans resident Brooke Ritchie was elected to serve the Preston/Seton/Gosford ward on Thursday 5 May 2022. She is a former head girl at Preston Lodge High School and is completing her studies at St Andrews University. She also works part-time for Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland. Brooke can be…

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 first being elected in May 2012, she had spent most of her career…

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…