The votes have been counted for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election and here is an updated list of your Local Politicians and how to get in touch with them.
MP
Local MP Scott Arthur represents Edinburgh South West, he can be contacted on scott.arthur.mp@parliament.uk, or 0131 322 3225. His office is located at 139 Dundee Street, Edinburgh EH11 1BP.
MSPs
Simita Kumar MSP represents Edinburgh South Western. You can email her at Simita.Kumar.msp@parliament.scot.
The following are the MSPs for the Lothian region:
Ishrad Ahmed MSP for the Lothian region can be contacted at Irshad.Ahmed.msp@parliament.scot.
Miles Briggs MSP for the Lothian region can be contacted on
0131 348 5944 or
Miles.Briggs.msp@parliament.scot.
Kayleigh Kinross-ONeill MSP for the Lothian region can be contacted at
Kayleigh.Kinross-ONeill.msp@parliament.scot
Q Manivannan MSP for the Lothian region can be contacted at Q.Manivannan.msp@parliament.scot.
Kate Nevens MSP for the Lothian region can be contacted at Kate.Nevens.msp@parliament.scot.
Angela Ross MSP for the Lothian region can be contacted at Angela.Ross.msp@parliament.scot.
Katherine Sangster MSP for the Lothian region can be contacted at Katherine.Sangster.msp@parliament.scot.
Councillors
Wester Hailes is located in the Pentland Hills ward for Edinburgh Council. Here are the details for your local councillors:
Councillor Graeme Bruce can be contacted on 0131 529 4187 or graeme.bruce@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Councillor Neil Gardiner can be contacted on 0131 529 3458 or neil.gardiner@edinburgh.gov.uk.
Councillor Fiona Glasgow can be contacted at
Cllr.Fiona.Glasgow@edinburgh.gov.uk
Councillor Stephen Jenkinson can be contacted at Cllr.Stephen.Jenkinson@edinburgh.gov.uk or 0131 529 4074
