Polling stations in the Borders saved after councillors change their mind

The BBC reports:

Councillors have agreed to keep eight polling stations in the Borders open due to the “democratic boom” during the Scottish independence referendum.

Consultation had been carried out on the move to shut sites with an electorate of less than 100.

Scottish Borders Council was told the costs of running a rural polling place were far higher than in urban areas.

However, councillors backed a motion by leader David Parker to retain the sites after the high referendum turnout.