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Councillor
David Parker
Independent / Other councillor for Leaderdale and Melrose
Council: Scottish Borders
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Independent / Other
MessageContact Information
Role
Executive Member for Integrated Care and Support Services
Phone
01835 826571Address
Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
Leaderdale and Melrose Ward
Where David fits into things
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Constituency
Leaderdale and Melrose
Ward
David Parker
Councillor
Leaderdale and Melrose
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Scottish Borders (LC)