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Councillor
DM
Derek Milligan
Labour councillor for Bonnyrigg
Council: Midlothian
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Chair Performance, Review and Scrutiny Committee
Phone
0131 271 3096Address
Midlothian Council, Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, DALKEITH, Midlothian, EH22 1DN
Bonnyrigg Ward
Where Derek fits into things
Midlothian
Constituency
Bonnyrigg
Ward
DM
Derek Milligan
Councillor
Bonnyrigg
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
Midlothian (LC)