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Councillor
Watson McAteer
Independent / Other councillor for Hawick and Hermitage
Council: Scottish Borders
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Independent / Other
MessageContact Information
Role
Convener of the Council
Address
Scottish Borders Council, Council Headquarters, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0SA
Hawick and Hermitage Ward
Where Watson fits into things
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Constituency
Hawick and Hermitage
Ward
Watson McAteer
Councillor
Hawick and Hermitage
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)