Neil Barnes

Candidate for Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley

Neil Barnes

Neil Barnes was the Green candidate for Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley in the 2022 Council Elections.

Neil has been a member of the Scottish Greens for many years. With a career spanning over 30 years in education, public, private, community and health sector roles, Neil has a broad knowledge of issues affecting everyday households, businesses and communities. Working in the energy services sector and volunteering for his local community trust, he is passionate about helping make a difference to people struggling to heat and power their homes and businesses.

When Neil worked for Fauldhouse Community Development Trust, around 10 years ago, he developed a close relationship with the local people, groups and organisations around the town, helping to grow projects, including the refurbishment of Hub. Neil is passionate about making a difference and doing the right thing by local people democratically, and at the same time helping people and the natural world gain from the benefits of community-led climate action.

“If I were fortunate enough to be elected for Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley, I would focus on supporting young people into green jobs, training and work placements, whilst helping those with barriers to employment too.”

Neil Barnes