Lee Lyons was one of 3 new Conservative Councillors elected to serve Ayr West in the 2017 South Ayrshire Council Elections. Before being elected as a local councillor, Lee stood as the Conservative candidate for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock in 2015 UK General Election and for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley in the 2016 Scottish Parliament Election.

He is currently a director of a community interest company. He is also a proud foster carer and spends time mentoring and training people who wish to become foster carers.