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Local and National Representatives

Colinton is represented at several levels of government, each with its own responsibilities and ways of supporting our community. This page provides an overview of the elected representatives who serve our area, along with links to their official pages and contact details. Whether you wish to raise a local issue, seek guidance, or stay informed about decisions affecting daily life, this is where you can find the people who speak for Colinton.

City of Edinburgh Council Our local councillors are responsible for services that directly affect everyday life in Colinton, including planning, roads, waste collection, schools, parks, housing and local amenities. They are your first point of contact for most practical issues within the village.

Scottish Parliament (Holyrood) Our MSPs represent Colinton at the Scottish Parliament, where decisions are made on devolved matters such as health, education, transport, policing, the environment and local government. They work to ensure that national policies reflect the needs of communities like ours.

UK Parliament (Westminster) Our MP represents the constituency at Westminster, where reserved matters are debated and decided. These include foreign affairs, defence, immigration, taxation and national economic policy. MPs raise issues on behalf of residents and contribute to shaping UK‑wide legislation.

Together, these representatives play an important role in supporting Colinton and ensuring that the voices of local residents are heard at every level of government. We encourage you to engage with them whenever you wish to share your views or seek assistance.

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City of Edinburgh Councillors for Ward 8 - Colinton/Fairmilehead

Click on their name below to send an email directly to them:

Cllr. Neil Cuthbert (Conservative Party) 

Cllr. Jason Rust (Conservative Party)

Cllr. Conor Savage (Labour Party)

Complete list of Edinburgh Councillors

Members of the Scottish Parliament(MSPs)

Constituency MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands

Simita Kumar MSP (Scottish National Party)

Regional List  MSPs for The Lothians

Irshad Ahmed MSP (Scottish Labour)

Miles Briggs MSP (Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party)

Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill MSP (Scottish Green Party)

Q Manivannan MSP (Scottish Green Party)

Kate Nevens MSP (Scottish Green Party)

Angela Ross MSP (Reform UK)

Katherine Sangster MSP (Scottish Labour)

Complete list of MSPs

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Member of (Westminster) Parliament (MP) for Edinburgh South-West Constituency

Dr Scott Arthur MP (Scottish Labour Party) : Edinburgh South West

Tracy Gilbert MP (Scottish Labour Party) : Edinburgh North & Leith

Christine Jardine MP (Scottish Liberal Democrat) : Edinburgh West

Chris Murray MP (Scottish Labour) : Edinburgh East & Musselburgh

Ian Murray MP (Scottish Labour) : Edinburgh South

Complete list of MPs

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