Margaret Clarke

Margaret Clarke (born October 1940) is a former Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) politician who served as High Sheriff of Belfast from January 2003 to 2004. She was a Belfast City Councillor for the Pottinger DEA from 1997 to 2005, having previously represented the area from 1985 until 1993. Background Clarke was elected in Belfast's Pottinger District at the 1985 local elections. She lost her seat at the 1993 Council election, though regained it in 1997.

In January 2003, Clarke was appointed High Sheriff of Belfast, becoming the seventh woman to hold office. Personal life Clarke is married to former Belfast City Councillor Jim Clarke, who served on the council alongside her. Jim was also High Sheriff from 1998 to 1999.