Welcome to Cockenzie and Port Seton
Community Council
Web Site

Port Seton Harbour

Email: cockenzieandportseton@hotmail.com

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 excepting July and January, at 7.30 p.m. in the Port Seton Community Centre. All meetings are open to the public. There are usually one or two of the four local councillors and a Community Police Officer in attendance.

The Community Council is funded by East Lothian Council in 3 ways:
1. The Local Priorities Scheme (funding towards community events, Christmas lights, newsletter, etc.);
2. The Community Council Grant Allocation (small grant towards admin costs);
3. The Community Environmental Fund (awards given for specific projects).

This is augmented by our own fund raising efforts and there are also opportunities to bid for funds from other sources.

We have a maximum of 10 community councillors who serve the community. These councillors are elected at the 4 yearly Community Council elections. The AGM is held annually, usually in June, when new office bearers can be nominated. We can co-opt on members to help with certain projects or general work. We also have a small pool of volunteers who help us deliver the newsletter, organise events and fund raising activities.

A community council is an elected, non-party political organisation, existing to represent the views of the community it serves.

We deal with issues such as the environment, safety and well-being, road safety, transport and roads, policing, planning and licensing, relaying the concerns and ideas from the community to local government and public bodies.

We are also involved in arranging or helping with local events and projects.

You can contact any one of our Community Councillors to discuss an issue using contact us.

If you are interested in joining the Community Council or have a few hours spare to lend a hand then please get in touch - we are always grateful for any support.

Council Members

Chairman: Gordon Campbell, joined CC in June 07 and became chair in May 08.

Vice Chair: Paula McLay
Paula is the youngest member of the Community Council and has been a member since 2006. She was responsible for introducing advertising space to local businesses raising awareness of talent in the community. Paula is involved in organising some of the key community events and is the Community Council’s representative on the Port Seton Centre’s Advisory Committee.

Alexanderina Bell M.B.E. - Secretary and Treasurer
Alexanderina joined in 1988, and enjoys her secretarial and treasurer's position.

Elizabeth (Liz) Clark
Liz has been on the Community Council March 2001. She is interested in issues that impact on the local environment and well-being, particularly at the moment the countryside and road safety are important considerations.

Bryan Green
Bryan joined in June 07, is Interested in planning, liaising with ELC Planning and also Environment departments. He presents the planning report at meetings.

Jackie McMillan
Jackie joined autumn 08, is interested and active in planning, projects and events.

Jim Melvin

Jim joined Nov 08, has been very active in events and enjoys engaging with the community. He reports road/pavement and other complaints to ELC and is in charge of the community news boards.

Isobel Black
Isobel joined the Community Council in June 06. Her main interests are environmental issues, health, safety and well-being. She enjoys being involved with the younger members of the community and also our Senior Citizens.

In February 07 she accepted the position of Vice Chair, then in April she became Chairperson. In January 08 she resigned as chairperson but has agreed to stay on as a Community Councillor.

At the June 09 AGM, Robert Bryson and Geoff Cummiskey rejoined the Committee.

We have a few volunteers we can call on for help with events. However we are always looking for more help and would love have you on board! If you can lend a hand in any way, please contact us

For further information about East Lothian council click on the link : East Lothian Council

Contact the community Council by Email cockenzieandportseton@hotmail.com

Welcome to Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council Web Site

Welcome to Cockenzie and Port Seton
Community Council
Web Site