Spring by-election

A city council by-election will be called in the Craigmillar/ Duddingston ward - probably in May.

Ian Campbell (SNP) was elected in 2017 but has announced his resignation for health reasons. He explained the position to a meeting of full council.

He said: “I have suffered from ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for seven years and due to the increasing work load I took on to serve you and the city, my symptoms have gone from manageable to chronic.

"Many of you will be aware that I took time out to try and recover, but I have been unable to recover to a degree where I am able to serve the people of Craigentinny/ Duddingston in the way that I would like to see you served.

“I am grateful to the Council team, staff and Councillors, including those from cross parties who have given me support and helped my constituents.

I had the privilege of serving as the Council’s Health Board Representative and Vice-Convenor of Culture and Communities during my time in office. I have found these roles incredibly interesting and I hope I’ve managed to make an impact in my time serving in these roles.

"The Council is leading on a bold and ambitious future for our capital city and I’m obviously disappointed not be playing a continuing role in delivering that vision of a more sustainable, inclusive capital city of a future independent Scotland.”

The other councillors who represent this Ward are Depute Lord Provost Joan Griffiths, MBE, (Labour), Cllr John McLellan (Cons) and Cllr Alex Staniforth (Green).

Cllr Staniforth said: “He is a decent man who always wanted the best for the community.”