Our councillors
Cllr Cammy Day
Cammy Day represents the Forth Ward
“As one of the cities leaders, I want to ensure we deliver the largest regeneration of Granton Waterfront, build new communities and do more to achieve climate net-zero carbon across our amazing city.”
Cllr Joan Griffiths
Joan Griffiths is the Labour councillor for Craigentinny and Duddingston.
“I am proud of what the Labour group has done. We have achieved a lot, but it is not enough. Too many in Edinburgh and in Craigentinny Duddingston live in poverty and suffer from poor opportunities. I believe only labour has a commitment to tackle these issues.”
Cllr Scott Arthur
Scott Arthur is the Labour councillor for Colinton and Fairmilehead
Scott is a Civil Engineer and Professor of Urban Water Management. .
As a Councillor, he’s won support for motions that have focused on some of the most vulnerable people in our city.
This included improvements to free school meal provision and increasing the school uniform grant. These issues were important to him as his family relied on this support when he was a child.
Cllr Lezley Marion Cameron
Lezley Marion Cameron is the Labour councillor for Liberton and Gilmerton
Cllr Mandy Wattt
Mandy Watt is the Labour councillor for Morningside.
Mandy is committed to new council-owned homes being built and upgrading existing homes to make them energy efficient.
Mandy is working tirelessly to make Edinburgh a Fair Work City, where everybody earns the Real Living Wage.
Cllr Val Walker
Val Walker is the Labour Councillor for Fountainbridge - Craiglockhart.
Val's previous work as a librarian and working in education has given her a lasting enthusiasm for encouraging young people to read.
Cllr Jane Meagher
Jane Meagher is the Labour Councillor for Portobello and Craigmillar.
Jane's a retired community worker with experience working behind the scenes in the council leader's office.
Cllr Tim Pogson
Tim Pogson is the Labour Councillor for Southside and Newington.
Tim has a strong background in local advocacy and was chair of the Community Council for five years.
Cllr James Dalgleish
James Dalgleish is the Labour Councillor for Leith Walk.
"Leith Walk needs a clear and strong voice to make the case for our community in the city chambers. I want to be that person"
Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
Stephen Jenkinson is the Labour candidate for Pentland Hills.
An IT specialist, Stephen is committed to delivering better services for his community and being a dedicated local advocate.
Cllr Margaret Graham
Margaret Graham is the Labour Councillor for Edinburgh City Centre.
Margaret is a childcare manager in the 3rd sector. She has worked and volunteered in the City Centre ward for 30 years.
“The poverty working families endure impacts greatly on children. This is unacceptable and needs to be tackled and challenged in equal measure.”
"Highlighting this and bringing forward solutions will be my main focus.”
Cllr Katrina Faccenda
Katrina Faccenda is the Labour councillor for Leith.
Katrina currently works as a Research and Policy Advisor in Holyrood and is standing "because we need more councillors prepared to stand up for jobs and public services."