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The Role of the Community Council
What do we do? Officially the remit of the Community Council is to ascertain, co-ordinate and express to the Local Authority, and to public authorities, the views of the community it represents, and to take such action in the interests of that community as appears to it to be expedient and practicable.
The Community Council meets on the first Tuesday of every month (except Jully and January) at 7.15 for 7.30pm start. All meetings are open to the public. Local Councillors and a Community Police officer are usually in attendance.
The community Council is funded by East Lothian Council in three ways:
1. The Local Priorities Scheme (funding towards community events, eg. christmas lights, newsletter etc);
2. The Community Council Grant Allocation - a small grant towards administration costs;
3. The Community Environmental Fund (awards given for specific projects).
Further funds are raised at events held by the Community Council and there are also opportunities to bid for funds from other sources for projects.
A Community Council is a non-party political group of volunteers from the community which exists to represent the views of the community it serves. There is a maximum of 10 Community Councillors on Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council.
We have co-opted members to help with certain projects or general work. We also have a pool of volunteers who help deliver newsletters, organise events and fundraising activities.
The Community Council deals with issues regarding the environment, safety and well-being, road safety, transport and roads, policing, planning and licensing within the local community.
If you are interested in joining the Community Council or have some time to spare each week, month or occasionally then please get in touch - we are always grateful for any help and support.
For information about East Lothian Council click on the link : East Lothian Council
Community Council Members
| Chairperson | Margaret Hamilton | TBC | TBC Current Repsonsibilities - Emergency Planning, Bench Repairs, Dog Fouling Bins / Signage |
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| Vice Chair | William Wilson | Date of joining - 2009 | Willie is a keen helper at many Community Council Events. Current Repsonsibilities - Bench Repairs, Overgrown Shrubbery, Promonade Wall Damage |
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| Secretary & Treasurer | Alexanderina Bell M.B.E. | Date of joining - 1988 | Alexanderina very much enjoys her role within the Community Council. Current Repsonsibilities - TBC |
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| Councillor | Elizabeth (Liz) Clark | Date of joining - March 2001 |
Liz is interested in issues which impact upon the local environment and well-being, particularly the countryside and road safety. |
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| Councillor | Dennis Fisher | Date of joining - 2011 | Dennis currently attends the CAPPS meetings. Current Repsonsibilities - Dropped Kerbs |
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| Councillor | TBC | Date of joining - TBC | TBC Current Repsonsibilities - TBC |
Contact the community Council by sending an email to cockenzieandportseton@hotmail.com or alternatively, please see the Contact Us link below for more information on contacting the Community Council.
Home Do you Know....??? Cockenzie and Port Seton Village in PicturesEmail: cockenzieandportseton@hotmail.com
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