The Conservatives saw an expectedly easy victory in one of their strongest wards, whilst Labour managed what is in context a very impressive result.
Scottish Borders
By-Election Preview: Jedburgh and District (Scottish Borders) 22nd of February 2024
An SNP-caused vacancy in one of the strongest Conservative wards in Scotland can only go one way – Conservative.
Wards Worth Watching: Scottish Borders
This bastion of the Conservatives’ revival isn’t going to be anything other than a clear Conservative victory. The questions are by how much, and can the Lib Dems mount any kind of recovery?
Leaderdale and Melrose (Borders) By-Election Result
In a contest to replace a sadly departed SNP councillor, the Conservatives were expected to come out on top based on 2017 results, and duly did so. With three different Independents accounting to 41% of the 2017 vote not on the paper however, results aren’t entirely comparable.
Leaderdale and Melrose (Borders) By-Election, 11/03/2021
Prompted by the sad passing of the local SNP councillor Kevin Drum, this by-election looks most favourable for the Conservatives. However, always keep an eye on Independents when in a big rural council like the Borders!
By-Election Results February 2018
It’s been less than a year since they were elected, but Scotland’s Councils are already seeing … By-Election Results February 2018Read more
Selkirkshire (SB) By-Election 22/02/18
Coming up just after Falkirk, we have the Selkirkshire ward by-election in the Scottish Borders, due … Selkirkshire (SB) By-Election 22/02/18Read more