George Spence

Born 15 September 1914, Reafirth
Died 12 October 1971, Scalloway
Elections 6 (6 won)
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George Keith Spence was a hotel proprietor and County Councillor, representing Yell South between 1949 and 1950, then Tingwall from 1950 until 1964.

Biography

George was the proprietor of the Scalloway Hotel, acquiring the re-opening the premises in August 1948 after its requisition for war time use in WWII. He remained the owner of the hotel until his death.

Political Career

Political career of George Spence
Year Election Council Votes Result
1949 County Council Election May 1949 (Yell South) Zetland County Council 224 Elected
1950 Tingwall County Council By-Election August 1950 (Tingwall) Zetland County Council 233 Elected
1952 County Council Election May 1952 (Tingwall) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1955 County Council Election May 1955 (Tingwall) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1958 County Council Election May 1958 (Tingwall) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1961 County Council Election May 1961 (Tingwall) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
John Williamson (iv)
Member for
Yell South

1949–1950
Succeeded by
John Williamson (iv)
Preceded by
George Ross
Member for
Tingwall

1950–1964
Succeeded by
Andrew Irvine (ii)