Elections
David Hume, Chief Executive of Scottish Borders Council, is the Returning Officer for the elections which take place in the Scottish Borders.
Scottish Borders Council
Elections for Scottish Borders Council take place every four years. At this time, all Councillors retire and require to stand for re-election if they wish to continue as a Councillor. The next elections for the Council are due to be held on 3 May 2007.
Scottish Parliament
Elections for the Scottish Parliament also take place every four years. The next election will be held on 3 May 2007.
Westminster Parliament
The last General Election for the Westminster Parliament was held on 5 May 2006. The date of the next election will be determined by the Prime Minister, but must be before the end of May 2010.
European Parliament
Elections for the European Parliament were held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 10 June 2004. A proportional representation voting system is used for elections to the European Parliament. The UK is divided into 12 regions and Scotland is classed as a region with 7 seats. Those elected as MEPs to represent Scotland are –
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Elspeth Attwooll Liberal Democrat
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Ian Hudghton SNP
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David Martin Labour
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John Purvis Conservative
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Alyn Smith SNP
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Struan Stevenson Conservative
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Catherine Stihler Labour
Contact Details for Scottish Borders for Elections
Local Returning Officer: David Hume
Depute Local Returning Officer: Neville Dundas
Elections Administrator: Louise McGeoch
Scottish Borders Council
Council Headquarters
Newtown St Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0SA
Tel: 01835 824000
Regional Returning Officer for European Election: Tom Aitchison
Tel: 0131 529 4877
Email: elections@edinburgh.gov.uk
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