As well as being part of the team involved in the asset transfer and takeover of the Ettrick Dochart Community Hall by local people, Claire is well known for a string of other efforts including organising litter picks and helping set up the Hallglen Pantry foodbank. She is currently organising a community book club. The by-election has been called following the election of former Falkirk South Labour councillor Euan Stainbank as the new Falkirk MP. After her selection, Claire, a local factory worker, said: “It is an honour to be selected as the Falkirk Labour candidate for Falkirk South. I'm excited to begin my campaign and look forward to speaking to residents across Falkirk South. I have been a dedicated member of my community, helping those that live in it, and I hope I can continue to do so across the ward if elected on October 17. Euan said: “Claire is undoubtedly one of the most dedicated community activists I've worked beside. The range of activities she is involved in show her to be a servant of her community and exactly the type of person we need in local government. I'm looking forward to campaigning to make her Falkirk South's next councillor.”