 Following the 1973 Local Government Act, Mordington became part of the monolithic Borders Regional Council (today Scottish Borders Council or SBC).In 1976 the combined Foulden Mordington and Lamberton Community Council (the rough equivalent to an English parish council) was established, with eleven elected councillors, which considers all planning and other matters, and advises the SBC accordingly of local decisions.Conor Devaney former midfielder for Aberdeen F.C.