I moved to Orkney in 2008 and lived on Eday for 10 years before moving to Tankerness. I run a local independent charity Age Scotland Orkney, who support older people living in their own home. I was the Vice Chair of NHS Orkney and served on the board for six years, resigning in 2018. I am a keen member of Orkney Riding Club, I am married to John, we have five daughters and five grandchildren.
Committee Membership
Vice Chair Development and Infrastructure
Policy & resources
Monitoring & Audit
Educational Appeals Committee
Community Development Fund Sub committee
Harbour Authority Sub committee
Planning and Community Protection Consultative Group
Neighbourhood Services Consultative Group
Transport Fairer Funding Consultative Group
Regulatory Appeals Panel
Destination Orkney Strategic Partnership
Orkney Energy Strategy Stakeholder Group
Orkney Marine Planning Advisory Group
Orkney Renewable Energy Forum
Road Safety Forum
Community Asset Transfer Review Sub Committee
Joint Consultative Committee
Corporate Charging Consultative Group
Capital Programme Advisory Board
Pickaquoy Centre Trust
Economic Recovery Steering Group
Outside Interests
Horse riding
Rotary Club of Orkney
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