Scottish Borders Council reviews taxi fares every 18 months and must consult with operators and members of the public on any proposals to change the taxi fare tariff.
The council uses a formula which was agreed between the trade, the traffic commissioner and the council to determine...More
With the clear commitments to deliver Net-Zero there are several key targets to hit over the coming 23 years. This will require a significant change in Local Authority, business and citizens travel habits and adoption of sustainable travel options like Electric Vehicles. To enable this to be a...More
This is a copy of the consultation seeking views on the Common Good registers for the former Burghs of the Scottish Borders.
This consultation opened on 21 December 2021 and closed on 31 March 2022.
Background:
All former Burghs have a 'Common Good' which comprises the land,...More
A good diet is essential for good health and it is important that children and young people are provided with a solid foundation for establishing healthy life-long eating habits. Although schools alone cannot be expected to address poor eating habits, schools can make a valuable contribution...More
Mental Health Improvement and Suicide Prevention – Action Plan Development (2022-2025)
The Scottish Borders Joint Health Improvement Team (part of Public Health) is working with a multi-agency steering group of statutory and third sector partners to...More
We are evaluating lunches in local authority Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings, this survey is for parents/carers of children accessing funded ELC in a nursery run by Scottish Borders Council.
The expansion of ELC, which was fully implemented in Scottish Borders in August...More
This form should be completed for pupils currently receiving instrumental instruction
Only one pupil per form please.
The information provided within this form will be held by Scottish Borders Council for the purpose described. It will be retained for duration of your child's music...More
This form should be completed for pupils wishing to start instrumental instruction
Only one pupil per form please.
The information provided within this form will be held by Scottish Borders Council for the purpose described. It will be retained for duration of your child's music...More
Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership is refreshing the priorities for our area. This work will take account of how community priorities may have changed since the pandemic.
Community planning is the process by which Councils and other public bodies such as Health Boards and Police...More
Scottish Borders Council is committed to reducing its impact on the environment, and providing services which are fit for the future. We can all play our part to reduce the impact on the environment by the way in which we deal with the waste we produce.
The Council would like to...More
EMA provides financial support for 16-19 year olds who stay on in full-time non-advanced education or a community/voluntary activity programme after their statutory school leaving date. Students attending college full-time may also be eligible but should contact their Learning Centre direct...More
Scottish Borders Council has received funding from the South of Scotland Enterprise for a feasibility study of a new 53km active travel route (for walking, cycling and wheeling) between the existing Tweedbank Railway Station and the new Reston Station Scottish Borders.
The route is to be...More
This consultation seeks your views on the Common Good registers for the former Burghs of the Scottish Borders.
All former Burghs have a 'Common Good' which comprises the land, buildings, art, artefacts and funds which were owned and managed by the Burgh Council on behalf of the residents of...More
The organisers of the Jim Clark Rally have lodged an application with Scottish Borders Council seeking a Motor Sport Order to run the event in May 2022.
To approve the rally, legislation requires the Council to consider any potential impacts, both positive and negative, on local...More
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 introduced a statutory duty for NHS Boards and Local Authorities to integrate the planning and delivery of health and social care services. It required the creation of Integration Authorities. The aim was to ensure that:
...More
The way we are engaging with our residents is changing - and we want you to have your say
Placemaking is a process of community engagement where the opinions and desires of the community are used to inform the future of the places we live, work and play - and by getting involved and telling...More
As part of the SUSTRANS Spaces for People Project to encourage active travel during the Covid pandemic the Council restricted vehicle access on the Caddonfoot Road to allow pedestrians, cyclists and other wheeled users to make use of the road to access the playing field and to exercise in...More
As part of the Sustrans Spaces for People program to encourage active travel during the Covid 19 pandemic the speed limit on the above roads were reduced to 40mph. The Council is keen to gather the views of those who live and use these roads to determine if there is demand to retain the 40mph...More
We have launched a survey to understand the priorities of Borderers and give local people the opportunity to influence our next budget and a range of other important service areas for the future
A short video is available which provides more information about the survey and the questions...More
The Local Housing Strategy (LHS) will set out how Scottish Borders Council and its partners plan to address the housing and housing related opportunities and challenges over the five year period 2023 – 2028. This new plan will build on the significant progress made on the issues identified...More
The Council is keen to reduce the number of bins on the pavement on Magdala Terrace and High Buckholmside, and would like to work with residents to try and find a way forward.
The Council has received comments regarding the bins in this area being permanently left on the pavement....More
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 is legislation that helps communities do more for themselves and have more say in the decisions that affect them. In line with the ethos of the Act and the Scottish Community Development Centre’s Review of Area Partnerships, and the Community...More
As part of the Spaces for People programme Scottish Borders Council turned Chiefswood Road into a temporary oneway road (downhill) to allow space for a temporary shared pedestrian and cycle path between June and September.
The Council would now like pedestrians, cyclists, residents and...More
Each year, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) produces guidance on the principles that underpin local authority charging policies. The Guidance is subject to revision annually or as policy develops.
As a result, Scottish Borders Council reviews its non-residential...More
School holidays are usually set 3 years in advance to allow families and schools to plan ahead. When planning school holiday and inservice dates we must ensure 190 school days for children and 195 days for staff each year. Although the school holiday dates for this coming session were agreed...More
The Regional Economic Strategy (RES) is the economic plan for the South of Scotland being progressed by the South of Scotland Regional Economic Partnership (REP).
It has been developed following an extensive period of engagement in early 2021. The REP has taken what you said and...More
Local Area Partnerships are an opportunity for you to participate in discussion and debate about the challenges and opportunities you see affecting your area.
Area Partnerships, established in 2017, seek to bring together key organisations, groups, businesses and...More
Scottish Borders Council wish to engage with the general public regarding the Tour o the Borders event taking place on Sunday 5 th September 2021 on closed roads.
Details of the event are available at Tour o the Borders 2021
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The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 is legislation that helps communities do more for themselves and have more say in the decisions that affect them. In line with the ethos of the Act and the Scottish Community Development Centre’s Review of Area Partnerships, and the Community...More