Mark Flynn Explained

Mark Gerard Flynn is a Scottish National Party (SNP) councillor and the Leader of Dundee City Council.

Following the announcement of John Alexander's resignation as leader of Dundee City Council, Flynn was announced as the new leader of the SNP group at Dundee City Council.

Political career

Councillor for Coldside

Flynn first entered local government during the 2017 elections, where he secured a strong mandate with 1,560 votes, accounting for 27% of the vote in the Coldside ward.^[1] His was later re-elected in the 2022 elections, where he won 1,275 votes on second preferences.^[2]

Throughout his tenure as a councillor, Flynn has held several key positions, most notably as the convener of the City Development Committee. In this role, he has been at the forefront of several major initiatives, particularly those focused on sustainability and climate action.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Leader of Dundee City Council (2024–present)

Flynn was selected as the SNP group leader at Dundee City Council on 12 August 2024, following the resignation of John Alexander.^[6] After being elected as group leader, Flynn stated that he "intends to stand up for Dundee and its people at every opportunity, without fear or favour" and that he would "lead with an open mind and an open door".^{[7] [8]}

Flynn assumed the role of leader of Dundee City Council on 2 September 2024 after a vote by councillors.^[9]

Personal life

Flynn's son Stephen is the SNP leader at Westminster. In November 2024, Flynn revealed that he had cancer and was undergoing treatment.^{[10] [11] [12]}

External links

• Mark Flynn - Dundee City Council

Notes and References

1. Web site: City Council 2017 Election Results . 2024-08-12 . Dundee City Council . en.
2. Web site: Local Elections 2022 - Results . 2024-08-12 . Dundee City Council . en.
3. Web site: Evison . James . 2021-02-25 . Dundee continues with fleet electrification plans . 2024-09-01 . transportandenergy . en-US.
4. Web site: Dighty restoration project . 2024-09-01 . Dundee and Angus Chamber . en.
5. Web site: Next phase of active travel route underway . 2024-09-01 . Dundee City Council . en.
6. Web site: Clark . Alasdair . 12 August 2024. Exclusive: Stephen Flynn's dad Mark to be new Dundee City Council leader . 2024-08-12 . The Courier . en-GB.
7. Web site: Reporter . Liam Rutherford Local Democracy . 2024-08-22 . We put your top priorities to new Dundee City Council leader - this is what he said . 2024-09-01 . The Courier . en-GB.
8. Web site: Clark . Alasdair . 2024-08-13 . Mark Flynn interview: Next leader of Dundee City Council reveals shock at selection for role . 2024-09-01 . The Courier . en-GB.
9. News: . SNP Westminster leader's dad is new leader of Dundee council. 13 August 2024. BBC. 2024-08-22.
10. Web site: Clark . Alasdair . 2024-11-04 . Dundee council leader Mark Flynn reveals cancer diagnosis . 2024-11-05 . The Courier . en-GB.
11. Web site: 2024-11-04 . Mark Flynn reveals cancer diagnosis in emotional statement . 2024-11-05 . The National . en.
12. Web site: 4 November 2024 . Dundee City Council leader Mark Flynn announces cancer diagnosis . 5 November 2024 . HelloRayo.