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Councillor
John Bathgate
Conservative councillor for Jedburgh and District
Council: Scottish Borders
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Conservative
MessageContact Information
Phone
01835 825005Address
Council Headquarters, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
Jedburgh and District Ward
Where John fits into things
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Constituency
Jedburgh and District
Ward
John Bathgate
Councillor
Jedburgh and District
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)