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Motion · S6M-20472 · 15 Jan 2026

Remembering Former Councillor Peter Murphy

Lodged by Michael Marra (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 12 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges the passing of former councillor, Peter Murphy; understands that Peter was an elected member of Angus Council from 1999 until 2012, rising to the position of Depute Provost during this time; notes that Peter was previously headteacher at various schools in the northeast including Whitfield High and Logie Secondary; recognises that Murphy Place in Greenlaw Park in Carnoustie is named in his honour; understands that, while Peter lived with Alzheimer’s disease in later life, his granddaughter, Jenan, raised thousands of pounds for Arbroath Connection, a charity that supports people living with the condition; thanks Peter’s family for his years of dedication to the Scottish Labour Party, his community work and outstanding public service, and sends condolences to Peter’s family and his many friends.

Supporters (12)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.