What we are

Community Councillors are residents of an area who act on behalf of local people to protect aspects of local life that are worth preserving, and encourage developments of benefit to the community.

We are non-political, though Local Councillors for the Wards covered by Morningside Community Council and local members of the Scottish and Westminster Parliaments are ex-officio members. See our Local Representation page.

What we do

Our main responsibility is to seek and take note of the views of residents, and to pass these on to City of Edinburgh Council or any other appropriate official body.

An important aspect of our work is to monitor all local planning applications and, where appropriate, suggest amendments or submit written objections. See our Planning page.

We also involve ourselves in community affairs and events. We have links with schools and other organisations within our area.

On a lighter note, we run annual Art and Photographic exhibitions which provide a vehicle for local artists and photographers to exhibit their work. The profits from these (if any) is used for various local community and charitable purposes.