Raymond Bentley
| Born | 19 November 1923, Bourne |
|---|---|
| Died | 7 August 1992, Lerwick |
| Elections | 8 (6 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Raymond Ronald William 'Ray' Bentley was a civil aviation fireman and County Councillor for Dunrossness South between 1967 and 1975, then again from 1978 to 1986. He unsuccessfully contested the Dunrossness Seat at the inaugural Shetland Islands Council election in 1974 and the Dunrossness South seat at the 1986 Shetland Islands Council election.
Biography
Raymond first came to Shetland with the Royal Air Force during WWII, where he met and married a local woman, and remained for the rest of his life. He worked at Sumburgh Airport for 36 years and was the final Vice Convener of the Zetland County Council, from 1973.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Dunrossness South County Council By-Election July 1964 (Dunrossness South) | Zetland County Council | Unanimously appointed | Elected |
| 1967 | County Council Election May 1967 (Dunrossness South) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1970 | County Council Election May 1970 (Dunrossness South) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1973 | County Council Election May 1973 (Dunrossness South) | Zetland County Council | 150 | Elected |
| 1974 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1974 (Dunrossness) | Shetland Islands Council | 208 | Not elected |
| 1978 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1978 | Shetland Islands Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1982 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1982 | Shetland Islands Council | 142 | Elected |
| 1986 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1986 | Shetland Islands Council | 55 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council