Local Action Group

The Shetland LEADER Programme Local Action Group (LAG) is made up of partner organisations representing social, economic and environmental interests in the Shetland. The partners are working together to oversee the development and implementation of the LEADER Programme in Shetland.

Public Sector Members

Douglas Irvine (Chair): Head of Business Development, Shetland Islands Council

Mhari Pottinger: Senior Development Manager, Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Hannah Nelson: Development Plans Manager, Shetland Islands Council

John Uttley: Area Manager, Scottish Natural Heritage

Bill Crook: Community Learning and Development Manager, Shetland Islands Council

Michael Duncan: Grants Co-ordinator, Shetland Island Council

David Cormack: Senior Agricultural Officer, SGRIPD

Sally Spence: European Officer, Shetland Islands Council

Thomas Coutts: Project Manager, Shetland Islands Council

Private Sector Members

Alan Blain: Project Manager, Shetland Amenity Trust

Kathleen Sinclair: Shetland Branch President, National Farmers Union

Ruth Henderson: Chief Executive, Seafood Shetland

Diana Robertson: Consultant, AB Associates Ltd

Pete Glanville: Secretary, Shetland Organic Producers Group

Jennifer Mouat: Executive Officer, Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation

Jim Smith: Shetland Branch Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses

Voluntary Sector Members

Wendy Hand: Development Worker, Voluntary Action Shetland

Maree Hay: Community Project Officer, Northmavine Community Development Company

Secretariat

Sheila Tulloch: Leader Co-ordinator, Shetland Islands Council