Tribute plan in memory of Maginnis

THE city council is planning a lasting tribute to Labour councillor Elizabeth Maginnis, who died earlier this month.

Close friend and former Lord Provost Eric Milligan, city leader Jenny Dawe and Cllr Maginnis' husband Michael will help decide what form it should take.

Cllr Maginnis, who represented Granton for 22 years, died suddenly after being diagnosed with a brain haemorrhage when she should have been flying to Spain on a family holiday.

Tributes were paid at a full council meeting last week. Cllr Milligan said he had received letters from prominent world figures.

"Elizabeth was that little bit extra special," Cllr Milligan said.

"I hope there will be an opportunity to put in perspective the contribution she made. I will invite Michael in, to talk about an appropriate way to remember her."