I am delighted to be elected as one of the councillors for North Kincardine. I’ve been working towards this for the past nine months – so getting this job really is like having a baby! All of the effort has paid off – but now the real work begins.

I cannot thank outgoing councillor Ian Mollison enough. From that first phone call asking if I’d consider this, to him being with with me at the count, he’s been a wise and supportive mentor.

I’ve had a brilliant team of Scottish Liberal Democrats around me. We are all striving to be the local champions people need. I intend to do that throughout the next five years. I’ll be out at community events and meetings, I’ll listen, I’ll keep in touch, and I’ll always keep the most vulnerable in mind when making decisions.