A Hamilton councillor has introduced that he won't stand for re-election within the upcoming native elections in Might.
Councillor Josh Wilson (Hamilton South) is chair of the Housing and Technical Assets Committee and introduced that he will likely be standing down on the finish of his time period.
He'll go on to do analysis for Jabil Expertise.
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Cllr Wilson stated: “It has been an honour to signify Hamilton since 2017 and to work for the SNP domestically since 2010. I’m significantly happy with our work to construct extra council homes over the previous 5 years and to scale back long-term homelessness considerably.
“The previous couple of years have been powerful, however from the pandemic has come dedicated neighborhood activists able to do their bit to make Hamilton a greater place for us all. I want all of them the most effective sooner or later.
“This hasn’t been simple, however I'll proceed to work laborious for my constituents till my successor is elected.”
He added: “I've taken the choice to not search re-election in Might.
"It has been a privilege to serve the folks of Hamilton as your councillor and lead on housing throughout South Lanarkshire.
“I’m happy with the progress our administration has revamped the previous 5 years and it’s been a pleasure to work alongside a dedicated workforce of SNP Councillors – significantly my good pal and ward colleague John Ross, SNP Cllr Hamilton South and Chief of South Lanarkshire Council.
“Thanks to everybody who has supported me since I used to be elected again in 2017.”
The Scottish native elections will happen on Might 5 this 12 months.
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