Political make up of Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council is elected under proportional representation. There are 34 Councillors in 11 multi-member wards. The political make up of Scottish Borders Council is:
| Political party | Number of Councillors |
|---|---|
| Scottish Conservative and Unionists (SCUP) |
10 |
| Independents (Ind) | 9 |
| Scottish National Party (SNP) |
9 |
| Liberal Democrats (Lib Dem) | 6 |
The Council's Administration is a coalition comprising 9 Independents, 9 Scottish National Party and 6 Liberal Democrats.
Political Leaders
The following posts are chosen by the Administration
The Leader of the Council is David Parker (Ind)
The Depute Leader is John Mitchell (SNP)
The Convenor of Scottish Borders Council is Graham Garvie (Lib Dem)
The Vice Convenor is Jim Brown (SNP)
