Kelso Community Council

Membership

The Council consists of twelve elected members of the community of Kelso who serve a term of office of four years. They are joined by the three elected members of Scottish Borders Council who represent Kelso. The Scottish Borders Councillors have no voting rights.

Meetings are chaired by ‘The Provost’ who also presides at civic events.

Cllr. Jenna Borthwick
Cllr. James Boulton (Vice Chairman)
Cllr. Gavin Horsburgh (Chairman / Town Provost)
Cllr. James McCombie
Cllr. Susan McKay
Cllr. Toni Oliver
Cllr. Shirley Redgrave
Cllr. June Regulski
Cllr. Paul Roberts
Cllr. Harry Tomczyk
Cllr. Gail Watson
Cllr. Dean Weatherston

Secretary

Ms Yvonne Oliver
Email: kelsocommunitycouncil@gmail.com

Functions

Kelso Community Council has no statutory authority or powers. It does, however, act as an advisory and consultative group on all matters affecting the town.

It is consulted on the provision of services by Scottish Borders Council, Lothian and Borders Police, NHS Borders Health Board, the Scottish Executive and numerous other statutory and voluntary bodies.

It makes comment on planning applications and issues affecting the town and it pursues matters of concern raised by community groups and individuals in the town.

Meeting

Kelso Community Council meet on the second Tuesday of every month (with the exception of July and August). Meetings are held in Kelso Town Hall at 7 p.m.