Muirhouse Salvesen Community Council has reformed following a break of almost a year.
The city council initiated a fresh election process last month after the attempt to form a new community council in the triennial community council elections had failed.
Six residents – Alexandra J Wright, Paul Kelly, Azad Adam, John McCrae, Roy Douglas and Paulina Puchan – answered the call this time round and will form the new Muirhouse Salvesen Community Council.
Their first meeting is due to be held on 15 August, where the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer will be appointed, as well as the approval of a Constitution. And with a number of places still available there are still opportunities for new members will to get involved.
This meeting will be chaired by a representative from the Council’s Elections Team, with support from Committee Services officers. Following this, the community council will be able to make arrangements for its future meetings.
Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Donald Wilson, said: “Congratulations to the new members of Muirhouse Salvesen Community Council. I’m delighted that these individuals can now come together to support the needs of, and make improvements on behalf of, their local community.
“Community councils are a great way for local people meet and to share ideas for improving the area in partnership with their own local Councillors.”
The city’s community councils are currently involved in each of the city’s 12 Neighbourhood Partnerships and work with the Council and other organisations to represent the views of local people. Community Councils will also have a role in the new Localities community planning arrangements.
Find out more about community councils on the Council website.
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