Public appointment: Convener appointed to the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, today announced the appointment of Anya Kettles as Convener of the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland.

Convener

Anya Kettles has worked as a Principal Teacher of Guidance in Dundee, supporting young people and families for over twenty years. She led strategic change within her school and works closely with many partner agencies. Anya was awarded the General Teaching Council for Scotland special recognition for self-evaluation in 2020. Prior to teaching, Anya's background was in design. She is passionate about how ergonomics and functionality can improve the lives of people with disabilities. Anya is registered blind and has lived experience of disability. She has a working Guide Dog called Alice and has a good understanding of the local and national challenges disabled people face.

Appointment

The appointment is for four years from 27 January 2025 until 26 January 2029.

The appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Remuneration and time commitment

The appointment attracts remuneration of £221.922 per day for a time commitment of two days per month and up to a maximum of 30 days per year.

Other Ministerial appointments

Anya Kettles does not hold any other public appointments.

Political activity

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.  However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.

Anya Kettles has had no political activity within the last five years.

Background to MACS

The Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) was established in 2002 and is an advisory non-departmental public body The Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland Regulations 2002.  MACS was formally constituted under Section 72 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001.

The Convener and Members with professional and lived experience of disability are appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport.

MACS works to ensure that disabled people can travel safely, independently, and with dignity.

As an independent advisory committee, MACS provides guidance to the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland on transport policy, accessibility improvements, and the impact of legislative changes. By engaging with ministers and stakeholders, MACS advocates for a transport system that removes barriers and enables full participation in all aspects of public life for disabled individuals.

More information about the work of MACS can be found on the Trasport Scotland website: Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) | Transport Scotland