Ward 1 - Stranraer and the Rhins

Your councillors

There are 4 councillors representing Stranraer and the Rhins.

• Councillor Andrew Giusti  (Dumfries and Galloway Conservative and Unionist Group)
• Councillor Willie Scobie (Non Aligned)
• Councillor Tommy Sloan  (Scottish Labour Party)
• Councillor Ros Surtees  (Scottish National Party)

Some elected members hold councillor surgeries so you can speak to them about problems or issues.

Your ward officer

Your ward officer is there to support local communities, councillors and partners within the ward. They can help you or your community with:

• community engagement - including running Ward Forums and community meetings, supporting consultations and involvement
• community development and empowerment - including assisting communities to prioritise what's important to them, making informed choices about community assets and volunteering with the council in their locality
• community planning - coordinating and working with local partners and supporting  Local Rural Partnerships

Ward officer	Contact details
Kerry Monteith	Email kerry.monteith@dumgal.gov.uk Call 07920 598900

Local services

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