Candidate to campaign for green spaces and safer routes to school

A caseworker working for an Aberdeen MP has been unveiled as the SNP’s candidate for a vacant seat on the city council.

Miranda Radley, who works in Kirsty Blackman’s office, will look to retain the Kincorth, Nigg And Cove seat for her party.

The by-election was called after Stephen Flynn resigned in March, having gained the Aberdeen South Commons seat for the SNP in the December general election.

There are three other councillors still serving the ward.

Originally scheduled for May 14, polling day was put on hold by Covid.

It has been rescheduled for November 5.

Aberdeen University graduate, Ms Radley, said she would campaign to protect green belt land at Leggart Brae, halt a proposed link road at the new harbour, demand safe routes to schools and push for better transport links including a train station in the south of the city.

Last month a longrunning feud erupted among councillors over the safety of pupils crossing dual carriageway Wellington Road to access Lochside Academy.

Ms Radley, 24, said: “If elected I pledge to put what matters most to residents at the heart of the council and be the hard-working and committed local representative the ward deserves.

“My work has given me experience of helping people access the support and assistance they require, and advocating on their behalf in often difficult and complicated circumstances.

“I’ve already heard from people what they would like to see in this area.”

Miranda Radley, SNP council by-election candidate