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The Eyemouth Community Council acts as a voice for the Community of Eyemouth. Scottish Borders Council representatives attend these meetings and take on board feedback from the Community Councillors, actioning it where appropriate. Sub-groups of the Community Council work on projects to make our town a better place for everyone, reporting back to the main monthly meetings.

The Council meet on the last Monday of the month at 19:00 in the Eyemouth Community Centre on Albert Road. The council holds eight meetings per year, and members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings and raise any local matters of concern.

Upcoming 2022-23 Meeting Schedule:

November 2022
28th November from 19:00 to 21:00 - Held in Eyemouth Community Centre
This meeting will begin with the AGM, followed by the monthly ETCC Meeting for November.
*NOTICE OF MOTION FOR NOVEMBER ETCC MEETING*

December 2022
No Meeting - Council Break 

January 2023
30th January from 19:00 to 21:00 - Held in Eyemouth Community Centre

February 2023
27th February from 19:00 to 21:00 - Held in Eyemouth Community Centre

March 2023
27th March from 19:00 to 21:00 - Held in Eyemouth Community Centre

April 2023
24th April from 19:00 to 21:00 - Held in Eyemouth Community Centre

EYEMOUTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) AGENDA

28^th NOVEMBER 2022 7PM EYEMOUTH COMMUNITY CENTRE

1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Minute and matters arising
3. Annual Accounts 2021-2022
4. Chair Report
5. Update of Constitution
   (ETCC Approved 2021 Update not published; Updating Office Bearers)
6. Signing of Code of Conduct for 2022 – 2023
7. Office Bearers
8. NOTICE OF MOTION
9. Any Other Business (AOB)
10. Close of AGM
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11. Open of ETCC November Meeting
12. Minute and matters arising
13. Roads and Accessibility
14. Councillor’s Report
15. Any Other Business (AOB)

EYEMOUTH TOWN COMMUNITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF MOTION

Location: EYEMOUTH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Date: 28^th NOVEMBER 2022
Time: 19:00 

CO-OPTION OF COUNCIL MEMBER:

Christian Goodman of 39 Church Street, Eyemouth, TD14 5DH 

Proposed by Lainé Goodman, Seconded by Lucy Anderson

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The following was composed by Peter Aitchison:

Eyemouth is one of the most historic burghs in Scotland. First noted as a port during the 12th century reign of William the Lion, it was fought over and liberated during the Wars of Scottish Independence, emerging as a significant trading centre in the 18th century – both for legally trafficked goods, and for a lot more that was smuggled through the harbour. The legacy of free-trade days can still be seen in the architecture of parts of the town, with close set vennels and wynds. The 19th century was boom time for Eyemouth as a fishing centre, though it also brought the lowest point in the town’s past, with 129 local men perishing in the Great Disaster of 1881. Sixty others from nearby ports including Burnmouth and St Abbs were also drowned. Fishing remains important to the economy, but this most welcoming and attractive place to live, work and visit is also a perfect place for tourists. There is ample accommodation in some excellent hotels and B&Bs for visitors who can enjoy the superb scenery, relaxed environment and activities such as walking, angling, bird watching and diving.

Eyemouth has a population of about 3,067 people (2011 Estimate).