David Parker Independent Shona Haslam Conservative 2017 Elections to Scottish Borders Council were held on 4 May 2017, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections.

Following the 2012 election, the Scottish National Party formed a coalition with the support of the Independents and the Liberal Democrats.

This replaced the previous Conservative-Lib Dem-Independent coalition which existed from 2007-2012.

New Tweeddale East councillor Shona Haslam became its leader formally on 18 May.

Outgoing independent leader, David Parker, become the council's new convener.