Ward 8 - Lochar
Lochar has an electorate of 10,140 and the main towns and villages are Ae, Auldgirth, Collin, Dalswinton, Heathhall and Locharbriggs, Holywood, Kirkton and Torthorwald.
Your councillors
There are 4 councillors representing Lochar.
- Linda Dorward (Scottish Labour Party)
- Ivor Hyslop (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- Maureen Johnstone (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
- Tracey Little (Scottish National Party (SNP))
Some elected members hold councillor surgeries so you can speak to them about problems or issues.
Your ward officer
Your ward officer is there to support local communities, councillors and partners within the ward. They can help you or your community with:
- community engagement - including running Ward Events and community meetings, supporting consultations and involvement
- community development and empowerment - including assisting communities to prioritise what's important to them, making informed choices about community assets and volunteering with the council in their locality
- community planning - coordinating and working with local partners and supporting Locality Hubs
| Ward officer | Contact details |
|---|---|
 Derek Hextall | Email derek.hextall@dumgal.gov.uk |
Local services
You can use our find my nearest tool to find out more about services in your area.
Related documents
Page last updated: 07/03/2023
