Open Consultations

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  • Scott's Place toilets

    Following contact from Scottish Borders Council with community-based organisations in the Selkirk, Selkirk General Store has approached SBC with a proposal to purchase the toilet block and use it as a re-use hub. SBC has no plans to re-open the toilets. The ‘wee’ reuse hub will prevent items such as bric-a-brac, hardware and textile from ending up as waste and going to landfill. It is anticipated that items will be available by donation or free if the person needs and... More
    Closes 26 January 2025

  • Duns Park & Bluidy Burn Flood Risk Management

    The area from Duns Park to Clockmill is a popular amenity area used by the residents of Duns for walking and leisure activities. Over the last 20 years, as the climate has changed, the area now suffers more frequently from flooding and saturated ground due to changes in rainfall. Often this sees the west end of Duns Park waterlogged for long periods and unusable at various time in the year. The board walk which forms the footpath through the wetland nature reserve is also... More
    Closes 26 January 2025

  • Scottish Borders Council Budget Consultation for 2025-26

    The Scottish Borders is a picturesque rural region of rolling hills, historic towns, and huge character. But our population is ageing, and more and more people need the help and support of Scottish Borders Council. Our costs are continuing to rise, and our funding isn't keeping up with demand and other pressures. As a result, we expect to have a gap of around £50m over the next 10 years in the money the Council estimates ought to be to spent on delivering services. More
    Closes 2 February 2025

  • Holidays and In Service days for the academic years: 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29

    The Council is seeking your views on the school holidays and In Service days for future academic years 2026/27 to 2028/29; ending June 2029. The purpose of this consultation is to set out our proposal for the school holiday/closure dates for the next 3 years from 2025/26. When reviewing the school holidays we have followed the following key principles: Alignment of holidays across all schools as much as possible whilst allowing some flexibility for individual... More
    Closes 2 February 2025

  • Taxi-Bus User Journey Survey 2024

    Thank you taking the time to complete this survey as part of the Scottish Borders Bus Network Review. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. This survey is part of a wider engagement activity to gain a deeper understanding of why people use the taxi-bus service and any benefits it provides. Taxi-bus services provide demand-responsive public transport links to areas where conventional bus service are not available. As the service is 'on-demand' they... More
    Closes 2 March 2025

  • Instrumental Instruction Continuation Form 2024-2025

    This form should be completed for pupils currently receiving instrumental instruction Only one pupil per form please. Please note, all pupils will be exempt from charges for the year 2024-2025 as the Scottish Government have agreed to continue funding instrumental music tuition fees. 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 tuition and for three months... More
    Closes 31 May 2025

  • Instrumental Instruction New Start Form 2024-2025

    After consultation with your Music Instructor this form should be completed for pupils wishing to start instrumental instruction Only one pupil per form please. Please note, all pupils will be exempt from charges for the year 2024-2025 as the Scottish Government have agreed to continue funding instrumental music tuition fees. 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... More
    Closes 20 June 2025

  • Children & Families Social Work Exit Survey

    This survey is to help us to understand what our involvement has felt like for you and your family and will be used to help us consider whether there are things we could do differently. This survey is asking about your experience of working with Children and Families’ social work More
    Closes 31 October 2025

  • Have Your Say - Placemaking and Community Engagement Sign Up

    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 us what matters to you, we can make sure the voices of all Scottish Borders residents are heard. Sign up to receive updates from Scottish Borders Council on community engagement events in your... More
    Closes 24 February 2026

  • Self Build Housing Register

    Self-build housing is where an individual (whether acting alone or with other individuals) commissions or is personally involved in the design and construction of a dwelling that is intended to be the individual’s main residence once it is built. Understanding the demand for self-provided housing is important for both evidence gathering for the plan-making and decision-making. This list will help a planning authority understand more about the demand for self-build plots... More
    Closes 31 May 2028
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