Kristopher Leask
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir
Address
C/o Orkney Islands Council, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY
Growing up I attended Glaitness primary and KGS, after which I went to University of St Andrews to study International Relations (2017-2021), and completed my MSc at Heriot Watt's campus in Stromness in Renewable Energy Development (2021-2022).
In council I have a particular interest in how local businesses and community groups can own and benefit from our economy, and the role they can play in the energy transition. Additionally, what opportunities there are for Orkney in the changing energy landscape and our collective need to decarbonise. Running across everything we do is the need to consider how we make it easier for young people who to stay in Orkney to do so, but equally how we can continue to make Orkney an exciting and vibrant place to be for our existing community, and those who come to join it from elsewhere.
As the chair of our Enterprise & Infrastructure committee I look forward to working together with other councillors, officers, local stakeholders and businesses, and members of our community.
In my spare time you can find me either out and about with friends, or playing badminton. Likewise, I'm keenly interested in our local music and arts scene and am a regular attendee of the folk festival.
If you'd like to discuss any issue particularly within the E&I remit, then please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Committee Membership
Details of committee membership are available in the Related Resources section on this page.
Outside Interests
When not working I'm often found playing badminton and am actively involved in the Orkney Badminton Association.
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Contact details
- Address: C/o Orkney Islands Council, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY
- Email: Kristopher.leask@orkney.gov.uk
How best to contact me
Email is the best way to get in touch
Related resources
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Kristopher Leask - Register of members interest
This document contains the July 2026 register of interests for Councillor Kristopher Leask, who represents Kirkwall West and Orphir. It lists his current role as a Member of the Scottish Parliament, previous paid roles, Scottish Green Party membership and former positions with several local organisations. It records no other roles, contracts, election expenses, property, shares, gifts or hospitality, and notes that his parents co-own and manage Orkney Active.
Please be aware that this summary has been generated using AI.
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Committee Membership 2024-2027
This document contains the Orkney Islands Council committee membership from May 2024 to May 2027. It lists councillors, their electoral areas and roles across the Council’s committees and boards, including policy, development, education, planning, licensing and audit. It also identifies teacher and church representatives and explains the abbreviations used for roles such as convener, chair, vice chair and proxy.
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Committee Membership 2024-2027 - By Ward
This document contains Orkney Islands Council committee membership from May 2024 to May 2027. It lists 21 councillors by electoral area and shows their membership or leadership roles on the Development and Infrastructure, Education, Leisure and Housing, Monitoring and Audit, Planning, and Licensing committees. A key explains the abbreviations used for convener, chair, depute leader, leader, vice chair and member.
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Committee, Sub-Committee and Board Membership 2024-2027
This document contains the membership of Orkney Islands Council committees, sub-committees and boards for 2024 to 2027. It lists each councillor and shows their involvement in areas including policy, finance, development, education, housing, licensing, planning, audit, policing and ferries. Symbols identify different roles and membership types.
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Councillors Privacy Notice
This document contains a privacy notice explaining how a councillor uses personal information when investigating concerns and responding to enquiries. It covers information received from you, other people and the Council, how it may be shared, and how sensitive information is handled. It explains your rights to access, correct, delete or limit use of your information, and how to withdraw consent. It also covers data security, storage, retention, UK-based processing and complaints to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Please be aware that this summary has been generated using AI.