This ward was created in 2007 as a result of the change in voting system for local authorities to multi-member STV wards.
This ward comprises these towns and villages: Haddington, Athelstaneford, East Fortune, Camptoun, Garvald, Gifford, Longyester, East Saltoun, West Saltoun, Humbie.
Three people are elected in this ward. One Scottish Liberal Democrat was elected: Sheena Richardson who was elected Provost.
The daughter of a Baillie on Haddington Town Council prior to regionalisation, Provost Sheena Richardson was born in Edinburgh and educated at Knox Academy, Haddington. After graduating with a BA degree in Maths and Economics from The Open University, she entered the teaching profession, pursuing a career in Secondary School Teaching. The widow of a Bank Manager, Sheena is a mother of two daughters and a son.
The years since the exciting election which promoted me from lone Lib Dem Councillor to Provost has be hectic but very interesting.
It is an honour to represent East Lothian as Provost. In this capacity I have hosted a number of events designed to promote the County to the wider world including a very successful exhibition and Civic Reception to celebrate the centenary of the Knox Academy Cadet Corps. As it is now the only Cadet Force operating in a local authority school, we are particularly proud of this activity.
Though there are many conflicting pressures on my time, I am still eager to help in any way I can, so please keep me informed of any issues that you are concerned about. My colleagues and I will continue working hard to sustain and improve our communities.
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