Helen W. Wright has served as a councillor in Dundee since 1980. In November 2023, Wright won the Lifetime Legend Award in recognition of her work and achievements over many years. She was the only female member of the 25-member ruling Labour administration when she won the Fairmuir seat in 1980 and was the first female Lord Provost of Dundee when elected to that post in 1999. Wright was a trade union national official in the 1970s, chair of the UK-wide local government women’s committee (NALGWC), a sitting magistrate for 18 years, prison visitor, NHS health board member, Community Justice Authority Regional and Scottish chair, charity worker and holder of senior local government positions and roles. Helen Wright currently holds various positions in Dundee City Council, is a Bailie, a board member of various organisations, and carries out regular voluntary and charity work.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Lord Provost of Dundee
