Future use of Haylodge Depot, Peebles

Overview

Your opinion matters

Haylodge Depot is part of Peebles Common Good.

The most recent lease generated a rental income of £9500 per annum for Peebles Common Good Fund. This fund offers grants to local projects and uses funds to carry out works in the town that benefit the community. The lease has recently been terminated and the building is currently unoccupied.

We would like to know your views on how the building is used next.

Peebles & District Men’s Shed have expressed interest in leasing Haylodge Depot for a nominal rent. Men’s Sheds are based across the country and aim to improve the health and wellbeing of people by providing a space for meaningful physical activity and reducing social isolation. You can find out more about Peebles Men’s Shed at https://peeblesmensshed.co.uk/.

Alternatively, the Depot could be leased to a business and continue to generate rental income for Peebles Common Good Fund at a market rate.