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Councillor
MR
Margot Russell
Labour councillor for Dalkeith
Council: Midlothian
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Labour
MessageContact Information
Role
Convener Midlothian Licensing Board
Phone
0131 271 3087Address
Midlothian Council, Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street, DALKEITH, Midlothian, EH22 1DN
Dalkeith Ward
Where Margot fits into things
Midlothian
Constituency
Dalkeith
Ward
MR
Margot Russell
Councillor
Dalkeith
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)