Councillor Reprimanded for Unreported Work | Glasgow News

A local councillor and MSP, Colm Merrick, faced formal censure after failing to register paid work he did for an SNP MP between August 2022 and October 2025. Though no evidence showed intent to deceive or personal gain, the Standards Commission emphasized the importance of transparency to prevent public perception that outside earnings could influence his decisions. Merrick apologized and cooperated fully, and while the panel considered his past internship with former MSP Bill Kidd, they deemed it insignificant. The reprimand underscores the critical need for accurate interest disclosures to preserve public trust in local governance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c9040ce94d05a7ee