Billy Horn Community Councillor

​Billy is the chairman of BUZZness and also the owner of The Pie King in South Street. Billy is a well liked and respected member of the community and brings experience and knowledge to the Community Council. In between all of the above he is also a member of the Blooming Bo’ness, the volunteer team who look after all of the town gardening spaces.

Brian Dempsey Treasurer

No bio at present.

Brian Laird Vice-Convener Community Councillor 07470 080121

Brian was born and brought up in Bo’ness. He worked in Ballantines’ Foundry in the town and also in the local fire service. He has been involved with Bo’ness Amateur Operatic Society for more than 50 years.

Gordon Clark Community Councillor

​Gordon is a Trustee of the charity The Friends of Kinneil.

Jaine Mclean Secretary

Jaine is the Secretary of the Community Council.

Jaine has lived in the town for 10 years. She is also the Secretary of Bloomin Bo’ness and is on the committees of Cowdenhill Centre and Bridgeness Club.

Jaine led a successful campaign to re-open the public toilets in Bo’ness; liaising with Falkirk Council on many occasions to ensure the compliance with legislation. Jaine also schedules the rota of volunteers to ensure the toilets are cleaned on a daily basis.

Jaine believes in the community working together to improve the town.

John Ogden Community Councillor 07843 226359 9 Firwood Drive, Bo'ness, EH51 0NX

I have lived in Bo’ness since 2005 and have recently taken voluntary severance from Edinburgh College after lecturing for the past 30 years. Being a father of 2 I believe that education of our people is of critical importance: the future will be built by the young people of today. I hope that the skills I have developed in my teaching career will be of service to the community thorough my involvement with the community council.

Len Ainslie Community Councillor 01506 824572

Len is a long-standing member of the Community Council. He formerly ran a business in Bo’ness town centre. For many years he has been an active committee member of the Bo’ness Fair Committee.

Madelene Hunt Convenor 01506 829526

At the 2007 AGM of Bo’ness Community Council, Madelene was elected as convenor, and has been re-elected into the post ever since. She also represents the group on the Avondale Liaison Group. She is interested in the environment and is involved with the Neighbourhood Watch and Community Safety Groups.

Madelene is also Chairperson of Bo’net; a networking group that helps to organise events and promote Bo’ness.

Matteo Petruzzo Community Councillor

No bio available at present.

Stuart McAllister Press Officer 01506 824982 27 Shafto Place, Bo'ness EH51 9JE

Stuart has been a member of the community council for more than 20 years. He is also involved with the Scottish Ambulance Service, Bo’ness First Responders, St. Andrew’s Ambulance, CVS Falkirk & District and Falkirk Community Safety Panel.

Val Spowart Community Councillor

Originally from Yorkshire, I came to Bo’ness in 1969 when I started working in Falkirk Royal Infirmary. I am married, have two adult sons and two grandchildren.

I am a retired midwife and former Community Midwife/Community District Nursing Sister and now volunteer at the Salvation Army where I hold the position of Treasurer, Parent & Toddler group leader, Craft group leader and work as part of a dedicated group of volunteers helping with the Lunch Clubs and Senior Citizen groups.

I am a nominated member of Bo’ness Community Council representing Bo’ness Churches Together where I am the chairperson.

I have a keen interest in the work of pre-school children and senior citizen groups in the community and together with others in the Churches Together group hope to promote the work of all the churches in Bo’ness .

Wendy Turner Minute Secretary

Wendy is a member of the Barony Theatre in Bo’ness and works for the National Trust Scotland.