Alys Mumford was elected the Green councillor for the Portobello/Craigmillar ward in the 2022 Council Elections. She currently holds the portfolios for Planning and Health & Social Care.
After living in Edinburgh for over a decade, Alys currently lives in Leith and is a regular commuter to Portobello and Craigmillar where she works, swims, and gets involved in local action.
Alys works for a women’s equality charity, and also has a background in working for climate change and anti-austerity charities. She currently chairs the Women 5050 campaign for equal representation in politics, and sits on the board of Tripod, a collective providing training in social justice issues.
Contact details
Edinburgh Council
- Phone: 0131 529 4168
- Email: Cllr.Alys.Mumford@edinburgh.gov.uk
Scottish Green Party
Latest posts
Hope springs for the Greens while for Labour old habits die hard
Last week was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for Edinburgh fans of progressive politics.
A budget for climate, equality, and housing justice
A public diner trial, investing in active travel, reducing rents, free bus travel for asylum seekers, private sector enforcement and more. Cllr Alys Mumford explains the Green councillor budget proposals for climate and social justice.
We need hope now more than ever
Alys Mumford writes on challenging hate with hope and apathy with action
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