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- The Herald Scotland
Five councillors in court over health and safety matter
Scottish Tory councillor James Adams, who represents Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse, will appear alongside them.
It is understood the charges relate to their capacity as trustees of the Kilmarnock Leisure Centre Trust, and not as councillors.
Ms Maitland has represented Kilmarnock South since 2017, and serves as the member with responsibility for health and social care, while Mr Linton, who represents Kilmarnock and Crosshouse, was elected in 1999 and holds responsibility for resources and economy.
Ms Leitch represents the Ballochmyle ward, which covers Auchinleck, Catrine, Cronberry, Logan, Lugar, Mauchline, Muirkirk and Sorn.
Mr Douglas represents Kilmarnock East and Hurlford.
All five councillors will appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on Thursday June 12 on a pleading diet.
In a statement provided to The Herald, East Ayrshire Council said: 'East Ayrshire Council can confirm that Claire Leitch, Iain Linton, Clare Maitland and Barry Douglas are four of the six trustees of the Kilmarnock Leisure Centre Trust, which provided leisure facilities at the Galleon Leisure Centre in Kilmarnock."
The council later confirmed Mr Adams, who is also a trustee, will also appear.
The spokeswoman added: 'The case is due to call in court as a pleading diet later this week in relation to a health and safety matter, which involves them in their capacity as trustees rather than as councillors.
'As this is a live matter that has not yet called in court, the council would confirm that out of respect and deference to the court process, it would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage.'
Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service did not respond to request for comment.
