1990 Borders Regional Council election
In this article we will explore 1990 Borders Regional Council election and its impact on different aspects of society. Since its appearance on the public scene, 1990 Borders Regional Council election has captured people's imagination and generated intense debate around its meaning and relevance. This phenomenon has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on popular culture, influencing the way society perceives and approaches a wide range of issues. Throughout this article, we will examine the multiple dimensions of 1990 Borders Regional Council election and its influence in areas such as politics, technology, education, among others. We will also analyze the different perspectives that exist regarding 1990 Borders Regional Council election, thus allowing a more complete and enriching understanding of its importance in the current panorama.
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All 23 seats to Borders Regional Council 12 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 42.6% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The result of the election | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1990 Borders Regional Council election, the fifth election to Borders Regional Council, was held on 3 May 1990 as part of the wider 1990 Scottish regional elections. The election saw the Independents win a majority on the 23 seat council.
Aggregate results
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | 12 | 2 | 4 |  2
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32.3 | 11,165 | |||
| Liberal Democrats | 6 | 5 | 0 |  5
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21.2 | 7,335 | |||
| Conservative | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3
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24.4 | 8,421 | |||
| SNP | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1
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19.3 | 6,651 | |||
| Labour | 0 | 0 | 0 |  0
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0.0 | 3.1 | 1,067 | ||
Ward results
| Ward | Councillor | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peebles South | A. S. Watt | Independent hold | |
| 2 | Tweeddale East | R. Walley | Liberal Democrats gain from Independent | |
| 3 | Tweeddale West | A. D. Burnett | Independent hold | |
| 4 | Old Selkirk | P. A. Johnson | SNP gain from Independent | |
| 5 | Forest | L. G. W. Thomson | Independent hold | |
| 6 | Eildon | J. M. Barron | Liberal Democrats gain from Conservative | |
| 7 | Scott's View | A. J. Hewat | Independent hold | |
| 8 | Galawater/Lauder | B. D. Baker | Conservative hold | |
| 9 | Galashiels West | T. R. Dumble | Independent hold | |
| 10 | Galashiels East | S. W. Lamb | Independent gain from SNP | |
| 11 | Galashiels South | A. L. Tully | Independent hold | |
| 12 | Hawick North | G. Jackson | Liberal Democrats gain from Independent | |
| 13 | Hawick West | J. R. Scott | Liberal Democrats gain from SDP | |
| 14 | Hawick East | G. Turnbull | Conservative hold | |
| 15 | Hawick South | E. M. Kirkpatrick | Conservative hold | |
| 16 | Hermitage | Earl of Minto | Independent hold | |
| 17 | Kelso | D. C. Lindores | Liberal Democrats gain from Independent | |
| 18 | Jedforest | G. B. Doward | Independent hold | |
| 19 | Cheviot | T. Armstrong | Independent gain from Conservative | |
| 20 | Eyewater | P. Fishbourne | Independent hold | |
| 21 | Whiteadder | J. A. Johnston | Liberal Democrats hold | |
| 22 | Blackadder | A. L. Wood | Independent hold | |
| 23 | Leetwater | D. Moffat | SNP gain from Conservative | |
References
- ^ Bochel, JM; Denver, DT. "Scottish Regional Elections, 1990" (PDF). The Elections Centre. pp. 44–45. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Bochel, JM; Denver, DT. "Scottish Regional Elections, 1990" (PDF). The Elections Centre. pp. 24–25. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
