Cllr Margaret Graham has served as an Edinburgh City Centre Councillor since her election in May 2022. She is a member of both the Scottish Labour and Co-operative Parties.  Currently, Margaret holds the position of Convener for Culture and Communities within the Labour administration and also serves as the party’s spokesperson on the Licencing and Regulatory Committee.

Before entering local government, Margaret worked in the third sector as a community childcare manager. A long-standing advocate for children’s play, she is passionate about the development of Edinburgh’s play strategy and looks forward to its continued evolution.

Margaret brings extensive experience in community engagement and has been actively involved in the operation of community centres across the city. Her commitment to grassroots sport is shaped by years of volunteering with her son’s youth football teams.

A lifelong resident of Edinburgh, Margaret enjoys spending her free time walking her chocolate labrador, Daisy, and supporting Hibernian Football Club.