Your council
The following people are members of your Community Council. You can contact them using the information below or by emailing the Community Council (bgkcc@hotmail.co.uk).
Brian Raine
Profession
Retired headteacher
Role in the Community Council
Chairman. Community Councillor since 2007.
Interest in being a Community Councillor
My involvement in Perth stretches back to 1970 but, after a period away, my wife and I have now settled in Perth. I have always been strongly involved in the community and in Perth through Round Table, Rotary and the rugby club. I believe strongly that one should contribute to the community in which one lives, to preserve the best and improve where possible. Thus far I have been involved in the Community Council through the Murray Royal Working Group.
Margaret Cairns
Profession
Looking after house and family
Role in the Community Council
Secretary. Elected in April 2006.
Interest in being a Community Councillor
Moved to Perth in 1987 and now think of it as our home. Would like to retain and protect the existing environment so that others can enjoy the Fair City and surrounding areas as much as I and my family have enjoyed it.
Colin M Styles
Profession
Merchant Navy until 1979. Technical Adviser with Royal Sun Alliance Engineering. Now retired
Role in the Community Council
Treasurer
Interest in being a Community Councillor
I have lived in the area since 1979 and have had an involvement with the Community Council for the past 17 years. I feel strongly that the protection of our local environment should be done by being involved with local organisations like the Community Council
Deirdre Beaton
Profession
Retired Solicitor
Role in the Community Council
Community Councillor since 2003. Civic Trust representative and website adminstrator.
Interest in being a Community Councillor
I have lived in this area since 1980. I am particularly interested in the architecture, environment and history of this part of Perth
Dave Beattie
Profession
Retired after nearly 40 years as a Chemical Engineer with ExxonMobil
Role in the Community Council
Community Councillor since March 2009. Member of Shore Road Incinerator Working Group.
Interest in being a Community Councillor
Much of my time has been spent overseas, but Perth has been my homebase for the last 23 years. Perth is a great place to live, work and retire in. I believe that the Community Councils have done much to nurture the Fair City's beauty and pleasant environs. I'm proud to have the opportunity to add support to the good work that is being done by this community council.
Andrew Douglas
Profession
Managing director of Goal Training, a family business based in Bridgend.
Role in the Community Council
Community Councillor. Elected in 2007. Youth representative.
Interest in being a Community Councillor
Born and bred in Gannochy, I have lived here for over 45 years and want to ensure that the views of the community are represented at all levels of decision-making that affect our lives.
Graham Fleming
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Terry Myers
Profession
Retired psychologist/ cognitive scientist at Edinburgh University
Role in the Community Council
Community Councillor. Elected in 2006. Founder of the Community Council Website. Administrator of the Millennium Park.
Interest in being a Community Councillor
Connecting the community with all levels of decision-making that affect their well-being. Lived in the community since 1992.
Richard Salvin
Profession
Architect
Role in the Community Council
Elected 1998, Chairman 2006-7, Vice Chairman 2007-8, co-opted 2009 to continue with the Murray Royal Working Group and help with the Shore Road Incinerator objection. Resigned 2010 but will still be available for help and advice. He remains a Tree Warden and a member of the Kinnoull Hill Users' Group.
Perth & Kinross Council members
The following people are Perth & Kinross Councillors for the Bridgend, Gannochy and Kinnoull area.
Peter Barrett
Peter moved to Perth in 1999 and lives at the heart of the Barnhill and West Carse ward near the top of Kinnoull Hill. He keeps in touch with local residents through regular Focus newsletters delivered by local volunteers. Peter is married with two teenage sons who attended the local Kinnoull Primary School and have now moved to Perth High School. Peter has worked as Campaigns Manager for the Scottish Liberal Democrats and as Constituency Organiser for the Lib-Dem member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife. Before working in politics Peter was a manager with a national builder's merchant. Peter's hobbies include hill-walking, crosswords and curling.
Heather Stewart
Heather serves on the Community Safety Committee, Housing and Health Committee, Licensing Committee, Perth & Kinross Licensing Board and Common Good Fund Committee (Perth).
She represents the Council on Horsecross, Perth Theatre and Concert Hall Executive Committee, Perth Civic Trust and Perth Prison Visiting Committee.
Heather worked previously as a retail manager, shop owner and an opera singer. She is a member of the Executive Committees of both Shopmobility Perth and Murray Royal Walled Garden.
Archie McLellan
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Jack Coburn
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Your Community Constable
Community Constable Fiona Wilson
A copy of the strategic plan can be obtained from Perth Police Station.
Should you wish to contact the Constable do not hesitate to call on 0300 111 2222 or email fiona.wilson@tayside.pnn.police.uk
When police attendance is required promptly, call (01738) 892616 or in an emergency call 999.