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Councillor
SC
Sandy Cowie
Independent / Other councillor for Kirkwall West and Orphir
Council: Orkney Islands
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Independent / Other
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Kirkwall West and Orphir Ward
Where Sandy fits into things
Orkney and Shetland
Constituency
Kirkwall West and Orphir
Ward
SC
Sandy Cowie
Councillor
Kirkwall West and Orphir
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)