Green Councillors
Aberdeenshire
Martin Ford
A botanist by training, Martin Ford served 10 years as an Aberdeenshire councillor before joining the Scottish Green Party in 2009, and now sits as part of the Democratic Independent Group of councillors. He a former chair of Aberdeenshire Council's Infrastructure Services Committee, and currently represents the East Garioch ward.
Email: maf.cairnie@gmail.com
Debra Storr
Debra Storr was first elected in 1999 and now represents the growing commuter town of Ellon. While a member of the Scottish Green Party, she sits as part of a Democratic Independent Group on Aberdeenshire Council alongside 4 others (including fellow Green Martin Ford) that were disgusted with the behaviour of the Council over the controversial Trump-Menie development.
Email: debra@debrastorr.org.uk
Edinburgh
Steve Burgess
Steve Burgess represents Southside/Newington Ward on Edinburgh City Council, and is Green spokesperson for Environment and Planning in Edinburgh. Before being elected, Steve was a research scientist at Edinburgh University and latterly former Head of Research for Green Members of the Scottish Parliament.
Email: steve.burgess@scottishgreens.org.uk
Maggie Chapman
Maggie Chapman is the Green councillor for Leith Walk ward. Maggie has lived in Edinburgh for more than 9 years, having moved to the UK from Zimbabwe where she was born and brought up. As well as her councillor role, Maggie currently teaches at Napier University and has recently completed a PhD in Geography at Edinburgh University. She has worked in the west of Scotland in Environmental Management, and as a community carer throughout Edinburgh.
Email: maggie.chapman@scottishgreens.org.uk
Alison Johnstone
Alison is the Green Councillor for Meadows/Morningside and Convenor of the Green Group of Councillor on City of Edinburgh Council. Alison is Edinburgh born and bred and lives in the south of the city with her husband and young daughter. A former East of Scotland 800 metres and 1500 metres title holder, Alison still runs for fitness and has witnessed the gradual and ongoing loss of accessible green space for residents and the apparent obsession with organised and elite sport that excludes many. Since 1999 Alison has worked as an assistant to Robin Harper MSP, a position she still holds on a part-time basis. Alison is the spokesperson on culture, leisure and sport; and children and families
Email: alison.johnstone@scottishgreens.org.uk
Glasgow
Danny Alderslowe
Danny represents the Southside Central ward on Glasgow City Council, and is well known on the south side of Glasgow as a local campaigner, particularly through his work in a number of permaculture projects. He has a strong background in hands-on activism through the M77, M74 and Govanhill Baths campaigns and was elected councillor for Southside Central in 2007.
As a City Councillor, he has been involved in campaigns ranging from housing to schools closures.
Email: danny.alderslowe@scottishgreens.org.uk
Nina Baker
Dr Nina Baker has had a varied career as a merchant navy deck officer, research engineer and now as a part time university administrator. Married with two teenaged children, she has been in the Greens for over 22 years and takes a particular interest in recycling and food issues. She is councillor in the multimember ward of Anderston and City in Glasgow.
Flytipping and misuse of domestic bin areas continues to be a big problem across the ward. Much of it is associated with badly-run rented flats, where the landlord takes no interest in the responsibilities that come with the income he receives. I will always follow up any complaints made to me and will generally visit the location and take photos, like this one taken near Sauchiehall Street, so ttat I can get council officials on the case effectively. If it we can identify who did the dumping, they can be charged for the costs of the clearing up. A repeat offender who is also a landlord can lose their licence and their right to make money from other people's misery.
Don't hesitate to let me know of any problems in your area.
Email: nina.baker@scottishgreens.org.uk
Post: 4/1, 52 St. Enoch's Square, Glasgow G1 4AA
Stuart Clay
Stuart is the Green Councillor for Partick West, and also works as an Environmental Consultant in renewable energy. He moved to Glasgow in 2003 to study at the University of Glasgow. He was involved in the University gaining Fairtrade status and worked at Glasgow's only Fairtrade shop for 5 years, where he developed his green political thinking. His interests include renewable energy, trade justice and sustainable transport.
Email: stuart.clay@scottishgreens.org.uk
Post: 4/1, 52 St. Enoch's Square, Glasgow G1 4AA
Martha Wardrop
Martha is one of the co-convenors of the Green Group of Councillors. She has experience gained from employment in the Voluntary Sector and was first elected to the city council to represent the Hillhead ward in 2007. She is convenor of the Council's Energy Working Group. She also serves on the Executive Committee and the Licensing & Regulatory Committee. Martha first moved to the area in 1988 as a student and now, lives at St. George's Cross. She takes particular interest in the sustainable development, planning, heritage, recycling and works closely with residents and community organisations in the area.
Tel: 07854 817 665
Email: martha.wardrop@scottishgreens.org.uk
Post: 4/1, 52 St. Enoch's Square, Glasgow G1 4AA
Kieran Wild
Kieran has had a varied career in Building Services Engineering and as an IT Technician prior to becoming a Councillor for Canal Ward. The Canal ward offers the contrast of the leafy North Kelvin to more neglected areas such as Possilpark. His interests include web design, desktop publishing and alternative energy.
Email: kieran.wild@scottishgreens.org.uk
Post: 4/1, 52 St. Enoch's Square, Glasgow G1 4AA
