Councillor Ellen Morton
Tributes have been paid to Councillor Ellen Morton, who died at the weekend.
Councillor Robin Currie, Leader of Argyll and Bute Council, said: ‘It is with huge sadness that we learned of the death of Councillor Ellen Morton. Ellen worked tirelessly to benefit Argyll and Bute. She brought energy and passion to the debating chamber, was never afraid to speak her mind and focused unwaveringly on doing the best possible for our local communities. We will miss her. We send our heartfelt wishes to Ellen’s family and, most especially, to our colleague Councillor Aileen Morton at this very sad time.’
Ellen Morton served as a councillor in Argyll and Bute for 21 years.
Pippa Milne, Chief Executive, added: ‘Ellen never lost sight of the fact that things don’t just happen, that progress depends on the hard work and commitment of our employees. She worked closely with employees in services across the council. Our thoughts and warmest wishes are with Councillor Aileen Morton and wider family.’
During her time as a councillor, Ellen served as depute leader of the council, as spokesperson for education and sat on a number of council committees including social work and criminal justice and licensing.
A particular interest for her was economic development and infrastructure.
Her most recent senior political role with the council was policy lead and later depute policy lead for roads, infrastructure services and special projects.