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Welcome to the website of the only party dedicated to serving the Scottish Borders and its people.

Latest News:
10 August 2010: Poll reveals deep ambivalence to Borders wind farms Read more >>..
8 August 2010: Army welcome in schools, say Borderers Read more >>..
31 July 2010: How will the Borders develop between now and 2030? Read more >>..
16 June 2010: The Borders Party leader, Councillor Nicholas Watson slams waste on glossy publications Read more >>..
20 May 2010: Borders Schools Could do Much Better Read more >>..
16 May 2010: The Borders Party calls for ‘Vision’ for the Borders Read more >>..

The Borders Party is not affiliated to any national party because we believe that national politics has no place in local government. We successfully contested the elections to Scottish Borders Council on 3 May 2007 because we are determined to bring the voice of the Borders people back into the Council Chamber. The Borders Party will:

support local communities, promoting efficient services

respect our unrivalled natural and cultural heritage

resist pressures to turn the Borders into another suburb of Edinburgh

relate development to local employment and local needs

ensure that local government acts in the interests of local people, not national parties.

Only The Borders Party takes a long-term view of the Borders, understanding the huge contrast between growth which brings benefits, and badly managed growth which comes at great cost. We see a great future for our region, but only if the direction of Scottish Borders Council is radically changed, otherwise we face irreparable damage.

Tell us what you think

We are fully committed to taking the views of Borderers into account, so please contact us and let us have your thoughts on how we can best serve your region.