Cllr Alasdair MacPherson Stirling Council

Alasdair MacPherson is a long-standing elected member of Stirling Council in Scotland, serving as a councillor for the Bannockburn Ward.

Here is a summary of his role, political background, and key focus areas:

🗳️ Role and Constituency

• Position: Elected Councillor for Stirling Council.
• Ward: Bannockburn (Ward 7), which includes the communities of Bannockburn, Cowie, Fallin, Plean, and Throsk.
• Responsibilities: As a local councillor, his primary role is to represent the residents of his ward, deal with their queries, hold surgeries, and participate in Council decision-making on local services such as planning, roads, education, and social services.

🚩 Political Background

• Current Status (since 2022): Independent Councillor.
• Previous Affiliation: He was a long-time member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), serving as an SNP councillor for over 15 years before resigning from the party in March 2022 due to differences at local and national levels.
• Historical Significance: Following the 2022 elections, he became Stirling’s first elected Independent councillor since the unitary authorities were established in 1996.

📰 Recent Activities and Focus

Councillor Alasdair MacPherson of Stirling Council is known for being a vocal representative of his constituents and has recently been involved in several high-profile council discussions:

• Representing Constituents: He has pledged to work tirelessly for his constituents, particularly those in the rural and former mining communities of his ward.
• Council Allowances Debate: He drew attention to the issue of council members claiming expenses for meals on top of their salaries, expressing a desire to campaign for the poor and vulnerable. He stated his intention to accept only a minimal salary increase (3%) and donate the remaining significant increase to local community groups in his ward that provide food and subsidised meals.

Contact Information

For residents of the Bannockburn Ward, Councillor MacPherson can be contacted directly to discuss issues:

• Email: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk
• Phone: 01786 233120