Tweeddale East (ward)

Tweeddale East is a ward within the Scottish Borders Council area of Scotland. It is one of the eleven wards that elect councillors to the Scottish Borders Council. The ward boundaries encompass a geographical area in the eastern part of the Tweeddale region, and as such includes a mix of rural and village communities.

The exact boundaries and composition of Tweeddale East ward are subject to periodic review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland to ensure fair representation based on population changes and other factors. As such, a precise description should be consulted from the most recent boundary review documentation.

The councillors elected to represent Tweeddale East are responsible for representing the interests of the ward's residents on the Scottish Borders Council. Their duties include participating in council meetings, making decisions on local policy, and advocating for the needs of the community within the wider council framework. Issues of concern within the ward often relate to rural services, infrastructure, local development, and the economy of the region.

Voting in Tweeddale East follows the Scottish electoral system for local government elections, which uses proportional representation through the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system. This allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, aiming to ensure a more representative outcome based on the overall distribution of votes.