Borders residents are being urged by cross-party politicians to complete a new survey and help shape the next Council budget, due to be set in February 2023.
The survey also provides Borderers with the opportunity to provide feedback on a number of other areas, including public...More
Please find below a draft of the Council Plan from April 2023 on which we are inviting comments. The contents of the plan are informed by the Council’s Summer Tour as well as the Place-Making workshops undertaken last year.
Comments will inform the final draft Council Plan to be...More
The pressure on care services nationally, is already taking its toll and it is likely to increase. Continuing with current models of delivery is not going to be sustainable. New approaches and service delivery models need to be found that will deliver more efficient and effective care, whilst...More
Have your say on the future of the Borders’ bus network
Borders businesses and residents are being encouraged to take part in a survey which will help shape the future of the bus network in the area.
Following changes to travel habits, both gradual and more...More
This survey aims to collect the views of private landlords across a number of topics such as repairs, rental practices and tenant relations.
The survey will help us to gain a better understanding of the private rented sector, your needs as landlords and help us to identify any areas where...More
This public consultation has opened to gather feedback on the preferred uses to be developed within the area designated as a ‘Neighbourhood Centre’ within the Tweedbank Expansion site.
The Neighbourhood Centre is identified within the ‘Tweedbank – Vision for Growth and...More
An asset transfer request has been made to Scottish Borders Council under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.
The request has been made by West Linton Village Centre Trust and relates to West Linton Village Centre, West Linton EH46 7ED.
The...More
Scottish Borders Council is seeking your views on the proposed Short Term Lets Licensing Policy Statement.
Here is a copy of the draft Short Term Lets Licensing Policy Statement.
We are specifically asking your views about the proposed additional conditions set by Scottish Borders...More
We are seeking the views of residents in relation to Scottish Borders’ future Local Housing Strategy.
As part of the early engagement, we have developed four issues papers:
Housing Delivery and Place Making
Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Housing Quality ...More
We are seeking the views of stakeholders in relation to Scottish Borders’ future Local Housing Strategy.
As part of the early engagement, we have developed four issues papers:
Housing Delivery and Place Making
Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Housing Quality
...More
On 25 March 2021, Council resolved to licence sexual entertainment venues. This followed a change in legislation which allows local authorities to licence such venues and which also stipulated that any such licensing schemes could not come into effect until at least a period of one year had...More
Here you can register for one of our four Resident Workshop sessions. The workshops are a chance to discuss the housing issues which matter to you with other Scottish Borders residents. Your contributions will feed into the development of our next Local Housing Strategy.
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We continue to live with the threat of COVID-19, highlighted by the number of new cases in the Scottish Borders in recent weeks.
As a result, our absolute priority remains the safety of the public and staff, including external groups who previously accessed Council buildings for service...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
SBC is investing over £4 million in Play Areas and Outdoor Community Spaces over a seven year period. The intention is to improve community wellbeing and enhance outdoor activity for children and young people inclusive of all levels of ability. SBC currently has 187 play parks ranging from...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
As the country moves into a new phase of living with COVID, the Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership (H&SCP) recognises the need to redesign and transform services to ensure that they are sustainable and affordable. The pandemic has resulted in more people being unwell and a...More
This public consultation has opened to gather feedback on the redevelopment of the former Jedburgh Grammar School site. The former school buildings are currently vacant and Scottish Borders Council (SBC) intends to sell the site as a commercial redevelopment opportunity to bring investment...More
No one should feel embarrassed or miss school or work because they don’t have the period products they need.
That’s why free, period products such as tampons, pads and reusable products will soon be available free for anyone in the Scottish Borders who needs them.
We are now looking...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
This community survey is to help us to access and evaluate customer satisfaction with the local provision of I&E services across Tweeddale. These services include:
Waste and recycling collections.
Community recycling.
Roads repairs and maintenance. ...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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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