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Councillor
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Andrew Forrest
Labour councillor for Musselburgh
Council: East Lothian
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Labour
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Role
Depute Provost, Cabinet Spokesperson for Housing and Property Maintenance
Address
John Muir House, Brewery Park, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 3HA
Musselburgh Ward
Where Andrew fits into things
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Constituency
Musselburgh
Ward
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Andrew Forrest
Councillor
Musselburgh
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
East Lothian (LC)