Shetland Islands Council Convener
- Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 09 May 2022
- Motion reference: S6M-04291
That the Parliament congratulates outgoing Councillor Malcolm Bell on his retirement from Shetland Islands Council in 2022; notes that Councillor Bell was elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2017 as an independent member representing the Lerwick North and Bressay ward and was Convenor of the Council from 2012; understands that prior to entering politics, Malcolm spent 30 years in the police service, retiring as Shetland’s Area Commander in 2010; further understands that he has been Honorary Sheriff and a Non-Executive Director of NHS Shetland since 2010, and has been Vice-Chair since 2017; understands that he is currently the President of the Scottish Provost’s Association, whose membership comprises of Scotland’s 32 Civic Heads and their deputies; thanks Malcolm for his dedicated service to his local community and Shetland Islands Council, and wishes him well for the future.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Emma Roddick, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle, Beatrice Wishart