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Community Councillors

Community Council members are elected for a term of three years, which is renewable. Local organisations may apply to nominate a member, and individuals with a particular interest or skill can be co-opted.

Morningside has places for 14 elected members. Since the elections in October 2009 we have exactly 14, six of whom are new members. We foresee a lively and productive session ahead with such a good mix of experience and innovation.

There are also 7 places for nominated members to represent local organisations.These are not all filled to local organisations are invited to apply.

Elected Members Nominated Members
Jean Thompson (Chair; NP board member)
Arne Strid (Vice-Chair)
Richard Ellis (Secretary)
John Duffus
Stan McWhirter (Environment)
Ken McKinlay
Irene Harris
Aline Haggart
Carol Duncan (Roads and Transport)
Lynne Barty (NP board deputy)
Steve Gregory (Environment)
Dianna Manson (Health)
Ciara Webb (Children and families)
Martin Macari (co-opted - Newsletter editor)
Jennifer Scarce (co-opted)
Lindsay Walls (Treasurer) (Friends of Braidburn Valley Park)
Goff Cantley (Planning) (Friends of the Hermitage and Braid Hills)
Liz Roebuck (South Morningside School Parent Council)
Jill Powlett Brown (Morningside Heritage Association)
Donald Nairn (Morningside Traders Association)

Our Office Bearers

Jean Thompson
Chair - Jean Thompson
Arne Strid
Vice Chair - Arne Strid
Richard Ellis
Secreatary - Richard Ellis
Lindsay Walls
Treasurer - Lindsay Walls