Councillor Joan Griffiths MBE is Chair of Edinburgh Labour Group and Deputy Lord Provost. Having lived in Edinburgh all her life we asked her first of all where her favourite places in the city are.
She said : “There is so much to do in Edinburgh, for me there is nowhere else I would want to live, Edinburgh is a vibrant city with something for everyone, bars, restaurants, theatres.
“I really love walking on Portobello beach and I don’t mind what the weather is like, calm sea or rough it is a beautiful place to spend time. I also love the peace and quiet walking in St Margaret’s Restalrig churchyard.”
And on the new role which involves deputising for the Lord Provost when he is not available, she said : ” I am immensely proud to be Deputy Lord Provost. Through this role I have met some very interesting people and have enjoyed taking part in the citizenship ceremonies, welcoming people to the City Chambers to take the oath of allegiance to the United Kingdom.”
And finally Joan added : “The best job advice I ever received was from my father. He said ‘just do your best’ and I have always tried to do my best in whatever I do. In the next year I will continue to do my best for my constituents and to use my role to promote Edinburgh, the best city in the UK!”
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