Lochgilphead Community Council
ABOUT US
There are currently 54 Community Councils within Argyll and Bute, covering every geographical area from Cardross in the east to the islands in the west.
Community Councils are the first or the “grass roots” tier of statutory representation in Scotland. They bridge the gap between local authorities and communities, and help ensure that public authorities are aware of the opinions and needs of the communities they represent.
While their primary statutory purpose is to represent the views of their community to the local authority and other public bodies, most Community Councils also involve themselves in a wide range of other activities which might include fundraising for local projects, running community and educational events, or organising environmental projects. (Taken from www.argyll-bute.gov.uk)
Your Community Council
Lochgilphead Community Council is made up of a wide range of members spanning an age range from 20s to 70s and coming from diverse backgrounds from Health Care to Forestry to Media and everything in between.
Since Autumn 2014, there has been an influx of newer and younger members which has made us more representative of the community and breathed a new lease of life into the LCC.
Below is a list of LCC members with a short biography on each member.
Convener
Andy Buntin - Andy worked for the Forestry Commission for 41 years, all over Scotland but by choice, Mid Argyll. An avid walker, along with his wife, he has completed all the Munros. Andy is very into Achaeology.
Vice Convener
Betty Rhodick - Betty, mother of 6, has been on the Community Council for 12 years and before that was on Dunadd CC for 25 years. She is a strong believer in supporting community and doing everything she can for the local area.
Treasurer
Brian MacLennan - Originally from Dingwall in the Scottish Hghlands, Brian moved to Lochgilphead in 2013 with his wife who grew up here. He is a keen gardener, hill walker and landscape photograper, and currently works as an asset inspector on the Crinan Canal.
Secretary
Helen Rhodick -
Members
Iain Liddell
Amanda Brown - Amanda owns D&D clothing store in Lochgilphead and is very active in the community.
Bob Millar - Retired Bob splits his time between Lochgilphead and with family in Perth. Bob is a former convenor of the community council.
Sarah Watson - Sarah is a waitress in the Rumbling Tum in Ardrishaig and has been involved in community work since she was 12 years old.
Mark Carter - Mark has an extensive background in marine biology and conservation as well as a long history of working with youth and community groups.
David Bowen - Now retired, David is active in the community as a volunteer driver and is working on establishing a radio yachting club