Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

*James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)

Committee members

*Annabelle Ewing (Cowdenbeath) (SNP)

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

*Graham Simpson (Central Scotland) (Con)

*Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

*Andy Wightman (Lothian) (Green)

Committee substitutes

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green)

Tom Mason (North East Scotland) (Con)

Anas Sarwar (Glasgow) (Lab)

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Gail Anderson (Orkney Partnership)

Nicola Bristow (Plan International UK)

Erin Campbell (Scottish Youth Parliament)

Eilidh Dickson (Engender)

Councillor Alison Evison (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Celia Hodson (Hey Girls CIC)

Carolyn Hope (North Ayrshire Council)

Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab)

Siobhan McCready (Unite)

Erin Slaven (On the Ball)

Sheena Stewart (Universities Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Peter McGrath