Councillor Hugh Hunter was first elected onto South Ayrshire Council at the 1999 local election, representing Prestwick St Cuthberts and Monkton (1999-2007) and now represents the Prestwick ward (2007-present). He has served many different positions during his time as councillor, including a period serving as council leader. Over his 20 years as a coucillor, Hugh has stood up for a range of issues in Prestwick from protecting local facilities and services, to supporting groups operating in the area. When he isn't hard at work representing his area, Hugh enjoys golf, watching sports on tv and is an active churchgoer.