Tributes paid to ‘warm and kind’ Edinburgh councillor Val Walker after sudden death

Tributes have been paid to an Edinburgh councillor whose sudden death has been described as ‘a great loss to the city’.

Val Walker, councillor for Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart, died ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ at home leaving many in the city shocked and saddened.

Born in 1949, Val was elected as councillor for the ward in 2022 and also served as convener of the culture and communities committee. Flags will be lowered at the City Chambers as a mark of respect.