Local Action Group
The Shetland LEADER Programme Local Action Group (LAG) is made up of partner organisations representing economic, environmental and community interests in Shetland. The partners work together to oversee the development and implementation of the LEADER Programme in Shetland.
Public Sector Members
- Mhari McLeman (Chair): Head of Strengthening Communities, (HIE) Shetland
- Tommy Coutts: Project Manager, Economic Development, Shetland Islands Council
- Juan Brown: Operations Officer, Scottish Natural Heritage
- June Porter: Team Leader, Community Planning and Development, Shetland Islands Council
- Michael Duncan: External Funding Officer, Shetland Islands Council
- Sally Spence: European Project Manager, Shetland Islands Council
- Steve Mathieson: Islands Manager, Shetland, VisitScotland
- Lewie Peterson: Global Citizenship Development Officer, Shetland Islands Council
- Elizabeth Robinson: NHS Shetland
Private and Voluntary Sector Members
- Ruth Henderson (Vice Chair): Chief Executive, Seafood Shetland
- Mat Roberts: Shetland Amenity Trust
- Kathleen Sinclair: National Farmers Union
- Diana Abernethy: Project Officer, SSQC
- Ann Johnson: Shetland Food and Drink Association
- Andy Ross: Global Yell
- Graeme Howell: General Manager, Shetland Arts Development Agency
- Alec Miller: Chairman, Voluntary Action Shetland
- Maree Hay: Community Project Officer, Northmavine Community Development Company
- Bryan Leask: Chief Executive, Hjaltland Housing Association Ltd.
- Annie Williamson: Young Crofter, National Farmers Union
- Ingrid Webb: COPE Ltd
Secretariat
- Sheila Tulloch: LEADER Programme Officer, Shetland Islands Council (Wednesday and Thursday)
- Jennifer Sjoberg : LEADER Programme Officer, Shetland Islands Council (Monday, Tuesday and Friday)
- Annette Priest : LEADER Development Officer, Shetland Islands Council
