Councillor
Graham Houston
SNP, Dunblane and Bridge of Allan
Introduction
I have been a member of the Scottish National Party since 1966 and have held a variety of posts in my local branch and constituency. I am an experienced management coach and mentoring and have held a number of Non-Executive Director posts in the public and private sectors.
Prior to setting up my own consultancy, I was the Scottish Director of the Work Foundation (formerly The Industrial Society).
I was Chairman of The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) from 2009 to 2017
I was appointed as a Board Member to the first Scottish Police Authority from 2012 to 2018
I was Vice President of COSLA from 2017 to 2022
I am married with two grown-up children and have lived in Dunblane since 1985.
Leisure interests (time permitting) include golf, gardening and reading. I am a member of Rotary and an elder in the Church of Scotland.
Councillor Houston can be contacted at houstong@stirling.gov.uk if you would like to arrange an in person or telephone surgery.
Surgeries
Registered interests
Remuneration
Self Employed: Executive Business Coaching
Related Undertakings
None.
Contracts
None.
Election Expenses
£1,225.58 paid by Stirling Constituency SNP
Houses, Land and Buildings
Joint owner of two properties in the Stirling Council area.
Shares and Securities
None.
Non Financial Interests
Rotary Club of Dunblane & Bridge of Allan
Dunblane Cathedral Kirk Session (Elder)
Dunblane New Golf Club (Member)
Dunblane Memorial Garden Maintenance Trustee
Member Scottish National Party
Gifts and Hospitality
28 September 2022 - small hamper containing of chocolates, crackers, biscuits and tea towel as small gesture of appreciation for Councillor Houston time on the STEP Board.
Location
Stirling Council,
Old Viewforth,
Stirling
FK8 2ET
Contact
phone: 01786 233129
Email: houstong@stirling.gov.uk