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Community councillor honoured for 50 years of service

Peter Hayman, who stepped down as a full member of Merchant City and Trongate Community Council (MCTCC) in October, was presented with a commemorative trophy in recognition of his achievement. 

Peter, who was active in a community council in Ayrshire before moving to Glasgow, most recently specialised in reviewing planning applications and campaigning for more active travel facilities, especially for cyclists. 

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He remains an associate community councillor. 

Tam Coyle, chairperson of MCTCC, said: “We know of no other community councillor in Scotland who has achieved such a remarkable milestone.

“Peter can look back with pride on five decades of work on behalf of his fellow citizens who have benefitted greatly from his vast experience, insights, experience and knowledge.

Community councils in Scotland were launched in 1973 by an Act of Parliament which defined their purpose as “to ascertain, co-ordinate and express to the Local Authorities for its area … the views of the community it represents, in relation to matters for which those authorities are responsible.”

There are currently around 1200 active community councils across the country. 



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