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Councillor
MT
Mellissa Thomson
Independent / Other councillor for North Isles
Council: Orkney Islands
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Independent / Other
MessageContact Information
North Isles Ward
Where Mellissa fits into things
Orkney and Shetland
Constituency
North Isles
Ward
MT
Mellissa Thomson
Councillor
North Isles
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
Orkney Islands (LC)