Tom Weatherston was first elected to SBC in 2007 as an independent for Kelso & District, having served on Kelso Community Council several years before that. “I felt that being part of a bigger group I could get more things delivered for Kelso.” Mr Weatherston was re-elected at every subsequent poll, and will mark 20 years of service at the local elections in May next year. “I think Kelso is punching above its weight. Fellow Kelso and District councillor Euan Robson, leader of the Liberal Democrats at SBC, said: “Tom has been an outstanding servant to Kelso over many years both as a councillor and in his voluntary work.