Tributes have been paid due to Councillor John PatonDay following his death - remembering his commitment to public service and his contribution to communities across Leaderdale and Melrose.
John was first elected to represent Leaderdale and Melrose in 2007, serving as a Liberal Democrat councillor until 2012. He was re-elected to the Council in 2022, representing the Scottish National Party (SNP).
Creative arts
Following his election in 2022, John was appointed Scottish Borders Council’s Champion for the Creative Arts, a role established to ensure that those involved in creative expression through the visual, literary and performing arts had their voices heard.
Councillor Watson McAteer, Convener of Scottish Borders Council
“John made a valued contribution to the work of the Council and to the communities he represented. As Champion for the Creative Arts, he was committed to ensuring that people involved in the arts across the Borders region had the opportunity to share their views and have their voices heard.
“On behalf of the Council, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to John’s family, friends and all those who knew and worked with him at this very sad time.”
Councillor Elaine Thornton-Nicol, SNP Group Leader
“We’re so saddened by the sudden loss of our friend and colleague John. He was dedicated to serving his community, doing everything he could to make people’s lives better in Leaderdale and Melrose and across Scotland. Alison and his family are in our thoughts.”
Condolences
All Scottish Borders Council staff extend their condolences to John’s family, friends, colleagues and everyone affected by his loss.