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Councillor
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Emma Macdonald
Independent / Other councillor for Shetland North
Council: Shetland Islands
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Independent / Other
MessageContact Information
Role
Leader of the Council, Chair Policy and Resources CommitteeCouncil Leader
Address
Rocklea, Lower Voe, Shetland, ZE2 9PX
Shetland North Ward
Where Emma fits into things
Orkney and Shetland
Constituency
Shetland North
Ward
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Emma Macdonald
Councillor
Shetland North
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
Shetland Islands (LC)