One of Scotland’s longest serving Community Councillors has been honoured by city centre residents after clocking up 50 years of service to the movement.
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.
Active in a Community Council in Ayrshire before moving to Glasgow, he has specialised most recently in reviewing planning applications as well as campaigning for more active travel facilities, especially for cyclists. He remains an Associate Community Councillor.
Community Council Chair Tam Coyle commented: “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 approximately 1,200 active Community Councils in Scotland.
Photo: Left to right Depute Lord Provost Baillie Christy Mearns, Tam Coyle, Peter’s wife Anne and Peter Hayman.