Our political make up

Our Council is elected under proportional representation. We have 34 Councillors in 11 multi member wards. Our political make up is:

  • Scottish Conservative and Unionists (SCUP) with 15 Councillors
  • Scottish National Party (SNP) with eight Councillors
  • Independents (IND) with seven Councillors
  • Liberal Democrats (Lib Dem) with three Councillors
  • Scottish Green Party with one Councillor

You can view all the Scottish Borders Councillors and the wards and parties they represent on our website.

Leaders

The following posts have been appointed:

  • Leader: Euan Jardine
  • Convener: Watson McAteer
  • Vice Convener: John Greenwell