Hawick and Denholm Ward

Jock Houston has been returned as the LibDem Councillor for this Ward.

Priorities for Hawick and Denholm - LibDems will deliver

• EMPLOYMENT, No 1 priority is to attract new jobs to the town. This should be every Hawick councillor's first priority.

• HEALTH, more social and health care, especially for our elderly and more assistance for Carers.

• EDUCATION, each child has only one chance of a good education. Reverse cuts in classroom assistants. Ensure that Headteachers have the resources they need to be the best.

• ROADS, reverse the cuts by the Tory and Independent councillors for the last 3 years. Fight for A7 improvements.

• PARKS and STREETS, reduce dog-fouling and litter by more penalties and inspection in the early morning and evenings.

• BORDERS COLLEGE and associated DEVELOPMENT. Ensure this is done well.

Jock Houston

Focus on renewables

Jock Houston - Focus on renewables

Jock was born in New South Wales, Australia and is married with four grown up children and one grandson. He was a History Teacher at Hawick High School for the period 1966-2002. Jock was the Secretary of the Educational Institute of Scotland in the Borders from 1979 until -2002 and has been the Treasurer of St Cuthbert's Scottish Episcopal Church, where he is currently the Trustees' Warden. He was first elected to represent Alewater, Denholm and District May 2003 and serves as a Member of the Eildon , Teviotdale and Cheviot Area Committees. Jock is especially interested in high standards of building / design and in renewable energy and is a member of the main Planning Committee. He is a member of the ` Climate Change and Environment Working Group ` and of ` How the Council Consults ` working party. Jock is a very strong supporter of small schools, especially in our rural areas.In his spare time he enjoys watching Rugby, walking and cycling in the beautiful Borders countryside.

• Postal address: Beechhurst, Hawick TD9 8LG

• Telephone number: 01450 374 920

• E-mail address: jock.houston@borderslibdems.org.uk