Born in Carrickfergus, Beattie became involved in politics by assisting the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) during elections. She became a party member in the early 1990s,[1] and first stood for election to Carrickfergus Borough Council at the Northern Ireland local elections, 1993

Local councillor at Mid & East Antrim Borough Council.

Paul Sinclair, Alliance Councillor elected for Knockagh in Mid And East Antrim Council.

MEA_BC UUP Cllr, QUB LLM, PCSP Member, BB Officer, Snr Staffer for @RoyBeggs MLA, School Governor x2, Rangers FC, GAWA, ECB & Blue Jays