Information on festive changes to Council services is available on the Councils website www.scotborders.gov.uk/festivechanges
Our Community Council is one of 69 within the Scottish Borders Council (SBC) region. We are funded by SBC and operate according to the rules determined by the regional council.
SBC (Elected) Councillors
There are 3 elected Councillors for East Berwickshire – Councillors Anderson, Hamilton and Orr.
They were elected in May 2022 to represent both the public interest and individuals in our area. They are responsible for making decisions about local services. They attend our meetings, support the local community, establish links with local organisations and campaigns provide us with regular updates over a wide range of topics that are relevant to the people who live in the area..
You can find out more and contact them individually by following these links – Councillor Aileen Orr , Councillor Carol Hamilton and Councillor James Anderson.
Updates from Councillors:
Cllr J Anderson 2025 Report 3 (December 2025)
Cllr J Anderson 2025 Report 2 (October 2025)
Cllr J Anderson 2025 Report 1 (February 2025)
Cllr J Anderson 2024 Report 4 (December 2024)
Cllr J Anderson 2024 Report 3 (September 2024)
Cllr J Anderson 2024 Report 2 (June 2024)
Cllr J Anderson 2024 Report 1
Cllr J Anderson 2023 End of Year report
Invitation to help improve accessibility at elections in the Scottish Borders
SBC are committed to making elections across the Scottish Borders as accessible, inclusive and welcoming as possible. As a first step in a wider engagement programme, they want to listen to people who may face barriers to voting and shape our plans around what they hear.
• Please share the attached open letter with the people you support—especially anyone who has experienced barriers to voting (e.g., sight loss, deafness/BSL needs, mobility challenges, neurodivergence, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or other access needs).
• Encourage people to contact us directly. We’d like to hear first‑hand about what would make voting easier—from polling station accessibility and transport to information formats, communication support, and any other part of the process.
• Tell us the best way to engage. We can host in‑person sessions, set up digital meetings, or visit groups so we can listen and learn together.
How to get in touch
Email: elections@scotborders.gov.uk
Phone: 01835 826556
Post: Returning Officer, Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA
Reporting Issues to SBC
There is lots of useful information on Scottish Borders Council website, here are some quick links to allow you to report issues quickly:
- Report a pothole or other road and pavement issue to Scottish Borders Council by clicking here
- Report a bridge or underpass issue to Scottish Borders Council by clicking here
- Report a faulty street light to Scottish Borders Council by clicking here
Winter Weather
Here are some useful links to help deal with the challenges winter brings:
Priority gritting routes
How, when and where we grit roads | Winter and gritting FAQs
Salt bins | Gritting and salt bins | Scottish Borders Council
Important Changes When Disposing of Upholstered Seating
New legislation introduced by the Scottish Government and enforced by SEPA means that Scottish Borders Council (SBC) needs to change
the way it accepts and manages upholstered domestic seating items e.g. sofas, chairs. This is due to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) chemicals that have the potential to be harmful to human health and the wider environment. To find out more click here.
The official Website for Hutton and Paxton Community Council 