Dunoon Community Council Officers
Community Councillor (Convener)
Gillian Robertson (Gill) is the current Convener of Dunoon Community Council.
Gill Robertson had a background in nursing and was a full time official for the Royal College of Nursing for 20 years in Glasgow and London.
Upon retiring she and her partner moved to Dunoon and she quickly became involved in the Dunoon community- running one
Gillian Robertson (Gill) is the current Convener of Dunoon Community Council.
Gill Robertson had a background in nursing and was a full time official for the Royal College of Nursing for 20 years in Glasgow and London.
Upon retiring she and her partner moved to Dunoon and she quickly became involved in the Dunoon community- running one of the Slimming World groups in the town and serving on the Burgh Hall Board.
She now serves the community as a Funeral Celebrant and is a Trustee for Dunoon Foodbank and a volunteer at Historic Kilmun.
Gill is interested in ensuring Dunoon is a vibrant, fair, active and interesting place to live! Gill also holds the portfolio for Health and Social Services.
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Community Councillor (Secretary)
Tom McCowan is the current Secretary of Dunoon Community Council. He grew up in Dunoon before joining the British Army in 1992. He served all over the world in numerous roles, from Combat Engineer to Close Protection Officer, From Military Training Instructor to Squadron Sergeant Major. He left the Army in 2017 and moved back to Dunoon in
Tom McCowan is the current Secretary of Dunoon Community Council. He grew up in Dunoon before joining the British Army in 1992. He served all over the world in numerous roles, from Combat Engineer to Close Protection Officer, From Military Training Instructor to Squadron Sergeant Major. He left the Army in 2017 and moved back to Dunoon in 2018. He lives with his wife Helen and his dog Spot. He has three grown up children. He was also one of the founding Trustees for the Dűthchas Charity, and formerly on the Board of Directors for the Dunoon BID. He is the Area Coordinator for Poppy Scotland and runs the Poppy Appeal for Dunoon and the Cowal Peninsular. Tom also holds the portfolio for Community Engagement and Youth Engagement.
Community Councillor (Treasurer)
Community Councillor (Vice-Convener)
Community Councillor (Vice-Convener)
Timothy Moss (Tim) is the current Treasurer of Dunoon Community Council
Tim has been working in Finance and administration for the past 19 years and many years previously worked in Agriculture and associated industries.
Tim Moved to Dunoon in 2022 after visiting Scotland and was taken back by the Scenery, its friendly people and the slower
Timothy Moss (Tim) is the current Treasurer of Dunoon Community Council
Tim has been working in Finance and administration for the past 19 years and many years previously worked in Agriculture and associated industries.
Tim Moved to Dunoon in 2022 after visiting Scotland and was taken back by the Scenery, its friendly people and the slower pace of life.
Looking to a more active part of the community and in his spare time is currently reading for a degree in Business Management. Tim also holds the portfolio for Education
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Community Councillor (Vice-Convener)
Community Councillor (Vice-Convener)
Community Councillor (Vice-Convener)
Tom Warren is the current Vice-Convener of Dunoon Community Council.
Tom is also the Chair of the Dunoon Community Development Trust. He and his family have lived in Dunoon since 2011, where he has been active in community-led regeneration.
Dunoon is an illustrious town and we need to continue to collaborate with all of its communities to
Tom Warren is the current Vice-Convener of Dunoon Community Council.
Tom is also the Chair of the Dunoon Community Development Trust. He and his family have lived in Dunoon since 2011, where he has been active in community-led regeneration.
Dunoon is an illustrious town and we need to continue to collaborate with all of its communities to help drive positive changes.
Community Council's are a valuable part of local governance and representation and it's a pleasure to be involved. Tom also holds the portfolio for Community Council Liaison and The Giants Burn Wind Farm.
Dunoon Community Council Councillors
Community Councillor (Planning & Licensing )
Community Councillor (Transport & Rally Liaison Officer)
Community Councillor (Transport & Rally Liaison Officer)
Yvonne Love in a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council. She has served on the Community Council for over 10 years and currently holds the portfolio for planning and licencing.
Community Councillor (Transport & Rally Liaison Officer)
Community Councillor (Transport & Rally Liaison Officer)
Community Councillor (Transport & Rally Liaison Officer)
David Clough is a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council. David also holds the portfolio for Emergency Resilience Planning. David moved to Dunoon in 2020 after 40 years in Procurement in both public and private sectors, drawn by the scenery and slower pace of life. David is involved with several organisations within Dunoon to
David Clough is a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council. David also holds the portfolio for Emergency Resilience Planning. David moved to Dunoon in 2020 after 40 years in Procurement in both public and private sectors, drawn by the scenery and slower pace of life. David is involved with several organisations within Dunoon to put something back in return for the pleasure of living in this Community. David lives with his wife Georgina and puppy Scooby near West Bay. David holds the portfolio for Transport and the Argyll Rally Liaison Officer.
Community Councillor (Infrastructure Redevelopment)
Community Councillor (Transport & Rally Liaison Officer)
Community Councillor (Infrastructure Redevelopment)
Paul Graysmark is a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council.. Paul and his wife retired to Dunoon in September 2018. He is a retired REME soldier and semi retired Engineer Surveyor. He has previously served as a District and County Councillor in West Sussex. Paul holds the portfolio for Infrastructure redevelopment.
Community Councillor
Community Councillor (PlayParks Redevelopment)
Community Councillor (Infrastructure Redevelopment)
Bobby Good is a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council. Originally from Cumbernauld he moved to Dunoon 20 years ago and fell in love with the town, its people and the surrounding area. Been involved in the transport industry for 23 years and was the Area Operations Manager at West Coast Motors for six years. During this time he
Bobby Good is a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council. Originally from Cumbernauld he moved to Dunoon 20 years ago and fell in love with the town, its people and the surrounding area. Been involved in the transport industry for 23 years and was the Area Operations Manager at West Coast Motors for six years. During this time he worked on bringing the local bus company into community led projects before leaving to represent Dunoon as an Elected Member of Argyll & Bute Council. He was Deputy Policy Lead for Roads & Amenities, Area Chair for Bute & Dunoon and represented the Council on the board of Loch Lomond National Park. Continuing in the transport industry, he now works as part of the Customer Care Team at Calmac Ferries.
Community Councillor
Community Councillor (PlayParks Redevelopment)
Community Councillor (PlayParks Redevelopment)
Lindsey McPhail is a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council. Lindsey was born and brought up in Dunoon. She has been on Dunoon Community Council for over 10 years. Lindsey works in a local primary school and in her spare time she enjoys going for a cold water dip in Loch Fyne.
Community Councillor (PlayParks Redevelopment)
Community Councillor (PlayParks Redevelopment)
Community Councillor (PlayParks Redevelopment)
Abigail Apps is a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council. Abigail moved to Kirn in 2004 and to Dunoon in 2015. After being a postwoman for several years, has been employed by Argyll and Bute Council since 2012. She has a child at DGS and has been involved in many local clubs and groups over the years.
Community Councillor
Community Councillor
Community Councillor
Kerry Kennedy is a Community Councillor on Dunoon Community Council.
Community Councillor
Community Councillor
Community Councillor
Deborah Wright (Debz) is a Dunoon Community Councillor. Debz moved to Dunoon in December 2023, after visiting the area on holiday for the past three years. Debz has spent 19 years working in a variety of roles from being a conservation volunteer officer with the Conservation Trust Volunteers (CTV), till her recent role as an Agriculture
Deborah Wright (Debz) is a Dunoon Community Councillor. Debz moved to Dunoon in December 2023, after visiting the area on holiday for the past three years. Debz has spent 19 years working in a variety of roles from being a conservation volunteer officer with the Conservation Trust Volunteers (CTV), till her recent role as an Agriculture Researcher at Rothamsted Research where she helped PhD students and colleagues with their fieldwork projects. Currently Debz is volunteering for The Dunoon Bothy Project as a Cycle and Walk leader, is a Mentor at Dunoon Grammar School and has just started a business as an Art Life Coach here in Dunoon.
Community Councillor
Community Councillor
Community Councillor
Lester Demmer is a Dunoon Community Councillor. Lester moved to Dunoon in September of 2024 as he fell in love after spending some time travelling around Scotland. He describes himself as a people’s person who is outgoing and has a love for travelling. He is currently the Head of Procurement at the Pirbright Institute and work from home permanently 3 days a week from January 2025.
Community Councillor
Community Councillor
Community Councillor
John Jameson is a Dunoon Community Councillor. He and his wife moved to Dunoon in 2022. He is a retired National Sailing Coach. John is an experienced sailor who has completed a circumnavigation of the planet. John is married and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren all living in Argyll & Bute. He studied at Manchester College of Art, and
John Jameson is a Dunoon Community Councillor. He and his wife moved to Dunoon in 2022. He is a retired National Sailing Coach. John is an experienced sailor who has completed a circumnavigation of the planet. John is married and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren all living in Argyll & Bute. He studied at Manchester College of Art, and the Institut Nautique de Bretagne. John Does not own a car and is passionate about pedestrian safety and champions the use of Public Transport.
Vacant
Community Councillor
Vacant
Vacant Position
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Ross Moreland is a Liberal Democrat Councillor on Argyll and Bute Council. Cllr Ross Moreland was first elected to the council in May 2022. Raised in Dunoon, Ross attended Dunoon primary followed by Dunoon Grammar School. After school Ross moved to Glasgow followed by 3 years working or cruise ships and then a period travelling abroad. Ro
Ross Moreland is a Liberal Democrat Councillor on Argyll and Bute Council. Cllr Ross Moreland was first elected to the council in May 2022. Raised in Dunoon, Ross attended Dunoon primary followed by Dunoon Grammar School. After school Ross moved to Glasgow followed by 3 years working or cruise ships and then a period travelling abroad. Ross returned to Dunoon full time in 2014, and along with being a councillor continues to work in Morrisons part time.
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Audrey Forrest is an SNP Councillor on Argyll and Bute Council. Cllr Audrey Forrest was first elected to the council in May 2017 and returned in the elections last year. She was born in Dunoon (in Struan Lodge) and attended Kirn Primary School and Dunoon Grammar school. She left Dunoon for a number of years and came back in the early 90s
Audrey Forrest is an SNP Councillor on Argyll and Bute Council. Cllr Audrey Forrest was first elected to the council in May 2017 and returned in the elections last year. She was born in Dunoon (in Struan Lodge) and attended Kirn Primary School and Dunoon Grammar school. She left Dunoon for a number of years and came back in the early 90s. Her daughter was born and brought up here. Audrey has numerous interests and sits on a variety of committees. Audrey is the Children’s Champion for Bute and Cowal which can include dealing with issues which affect all children, but especially our Care Experienced children and young people.
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Argyll & Bute Councillor
Daniel Hampsey is Scottish Conservative and Unionist Councillor on Argyll and Bute Council.
Daniel one of the three Local Councillors for Dunoon. He currently represents the Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party and serves as the Depute Policy Lead for Education on the council as well as being the chair of the Cowal Transport Forum.
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