Scottish Borders Council Administration Announced
Friday, May 11 2007
The new Administration at Scottish Borders Council was revealed today (Friday 11 May 2007).
It brings together an aligned coalition of the Scottish Conservatives, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and the Aligned Independent Members, and is being welcomed as a great deal for the Borders.
The partnership agreement is based on a robust policy agenda, details of which will be fleshed out over the next few days.
Today’s press conference was hosted by:
- Councillor Carolyn Riddell-Carre, Leader of the Conservative Group
- Councillor Alec Nicol, Leader of the Liberal Democrats Group
- Councillor David Parker, Leader of the Independent Members
- Councillor Catriona Bhatia, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Group
- Councillor Neil Calvert, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group
- Councillor Graham Garvie, Chair of the Liberal Democrats Group
- Councillor Alasdair Hutton
The following Administration appointments were also announced:
Convener – Alasdair Hutton
Vice Convener – Ron Smith
Council Leader – David Parker
Deputy Leaders – Alex Nicol (HR), Neil Calvert (Finance)
Education – Catriona Bhatia
Social Work – David Raw
Technical Services – Jim Fullarton
Corporate Performance – Michael Cook
Planning & Environment – Carolyn Riddell-Carre
Economic Development – Vicky Davidson
Culture, Sport & Community Education – Graham Garvie
Environmental Services – Len Wyse
Equal Opportunities & Communities – Sandy Scott
Other:
Planning Committee Chair – Jock Houston
Scrutiny Chairman – To be appointed (from the Opposition)
The above nominations are subject to ratification at the first full Council meeting on 17 May 2007.
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