NOMINATIONS are now invited from members of the community for two community councils in the region.

Residents whose names appear on the current Electoral Register for the Earlston community council area and for the Newtown St Boswells and Eildon community council area can put their names forward for consideration.

Community councils are a way locals can play an important part for their community.

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The closing date for nominations for both councils is 4pm on February 7.

Earlston community council has a maximum of 12 members, and Newtown St Boswells and Eildon has a maximum of 10. In the event of more nominations being received than places, a ballot will be held.

Nomination forms for the Earlston area can be obtained from:

· Purple Plum, High Street, Earlston

· With a Cherry On Top, High Street, Earlston

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And forms for the Newtown St Boswells and Eildon area can be obtained from:

· The Co-op, Station Yard, Newtown St Boswells

· Frames Newsagent, Melbourne Place, Newtown St Boswells

Forms can also be picked up from:

· Democratic Services, Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells TD6 0SA, Tel: 01835 826502

· Scottish Borders Council website: www.scotborders.gov.uk/ccelections

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Completed nomination forms should be returned to: Declan Hall, Earlston Community Council Election/Newtown St Boswells and Eildon Community Council Election, Democratic Services, Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells TD6 0SA or by email to: Declan.Hall@scotborders.gov.uk for the Earlston community council election.