Even though it is just outside the Ward, lots of residents have been in touch regarding the future of Gorgie Farm. We too were really concerned when we heard that LOVE Gorgie Farm was pulling out of the site. The farm is such a fantastic resource for the whole city and has given so many people wonderful experiences since it opened in 1982. Councillors recently met with LOVE and other interested parties, and there is hope that the facility will be retained in the long term.
In a similar vein, the Kings Theatre is also threatened with closure if £3.5m isn’t raised soon. Having been there many times, we really do not want to lose another cherished cultural city icon, and we are working to find a resolution to this.
Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward
Alan represents the Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward, covering Balgreen, Broomhall, Carrick Knowe, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Broom.
He sits on the Planning and Policy and Sustainability Committees and the Development Management Sub-Committee. He is also the Vice-Convener of the Lothian Valuation Joint Board.
Alan Beal has lived with his family in Corstorphine for 10 years. He works as an Energy/Housing Consultant and qualified in Environmental Management over 25 years ago.
He is an Edinburgh Street Pastor and has been on many boards, including a Chamber of Commerce, the Scottish Solar Energy Society and the Right to Warmth Campaign.
He is keen to work for local people to make Corstorphine & Murrayfield a better place to live.
Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward
Euan represents the Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward, covering Balgreen, Broomhall, Carrick Knowe, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Broom.
He sits on the Education, Children and Families Committee and the Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board.
Euan has worked as a social worker, specialising in child protection and homeless young people.