TWO new councillors were welcomed to last week’s Melrose and District Community Council.

Kevin Drum (SNP) and Tom Miers (Con) joined returning David Parker (Ind) at the table in Newstead Village Hall.

Chairman William Windram said: “I would like to welcome both Tom Miers and Kevin Drum to the community council.

“We have always had a constructive relationship with our councillors and we want that to continue.

“I am also pleased to welcome back David, who is now the Convenor of Scottish Borders Council.”