Become a Community Councillor…

Becoming a Community Councillor is a great way to become involved with our community and local area. It will give you a good understand of the workings of local government and what is going on locally, regionally and nationally.

The Community Council exists to represent the local community and the greater the representation and active participation at the meetings the more successful we will be.

We always welcome new members. If you are interested in helping our Community Council, whether as a Community Councillor, an associate member or as a volunteer, or want more information about what it means to be a Community Councillor, please email us using the Contact Form..

Your Community Councillors

Your Community Council consists of ten local volunteers, elected annually at the AGM. Being a Community Councillor means you have shared responsibility for the success of the Community Council, even if you are not an office bearer. You must commit to the role and uphold the standards and values of the Community Council. All members should contribute to discussions and decisions concerning the work of the Community Council. Please do not hesitate to contact a Councillor with your questions or issues. We are here to help!

Lesley Galbraith

Birgham
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Bob Hope - BESS Sub-Committee & Former Chair

Birgham
A retired police officer, Bob has a long history of volunteering supporting the DofE through delivery of the award to marginalised young people and through his work with the Scottish Advisory Committee for DofE. He received his Long Service Certificate from Prince Phillip in 2011. Bob has supported a wide range of charities in relation to governance, business planning and fundraising. Bob joined the Community Council as Chair in 2022.
Helen Anco - Treasurer

Eccles
Born in Duns and educated in the Borders. She left Scotland when she graduated and following a number of years working in London and other cities south of the Border she worked across Europe and then took up residence and worked in Asia and the USA. She returned to the Borders ten years ago and cared, full-time, for her Husband who died in 2022. Helen became a member of the Community Council last year and now holds the role of Treasurer.
Anne Wales - Lead Community Planning

Birgham
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Kevin Howell - Planning Officer

Birgham
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Fiona McCall - Secretary

Eccles.
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Stuart Hastings

Eccles & Rural Areas
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Julie Jackson

Leitholm
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Diane Dickinson

Leitholm
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Gordon Mellis - Vice Chair & Website

Birgham.
Retired to Birgham in 2016 after decades working around the world in the offshore energy sector. Former Vice-Chair of the Birgham Community Development Trust. Joined the Community Council in April 2024.