Falkirk councillor shortlisted for COVID hero award

Laura Murtagh is in the running for the 2020 Cllr Awards for Covid-19 Hero.

The SNP member for Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst was shortlisted by organisers, LGIU Scotland and CCLA.

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Now in its third year, it is the only national ceremony to celebrate the vital contributions of councillors and a virtual awards ceremony will be held on November 24.

Laura is the only nominee from Falkirk Council to make the final shortlist.

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