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Register of Members’ Interests

IMAGE: Orkney Islands Council crest and wordmark. Text: “ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL”.

Updated April 2026

Councillor: David Dawson

Ward: Kirkwall East

1. Remuneration

  • Spouse - self-employed as child minder
  • Chair to the board of Orkney Ferries 2020-2022
  • Professional (Police) pension
  • Occasional remuneration from sale of photographic work

2. Other Roles

  • Convener of Orkney Branch of the Scottish Liberal Democrats
  • Non-Executive Director of Orkney Research and Innovation Campus – stood down 14 May 2024
  • Adult staff member Sea Cadet Corps, Orkney Unit.

3. Contracts

  • None

4. Election Expenses

  • £830.40

5. Houses, Land and Buildings

  • Joint ownership of one domestic property in Kirkwall

6. Interest in Shares and Securities

  • Shareholder with Scottish and Southern Energy PLC

7. Gifts and Hospitality (N/A see paragraph 4.21 of Councillors’ Code of Conduct)

  • None

8. Non-Financial Interests

  • Trustee of Orkney Drug Dog registered charity – appointed March 2025

9. Close Family Members

  • One close family member employed by Orkney Islands Council – left employment April 2024