Find activities

222 results

  • Priorities for the 2023/33 Community Plan

    Community planning is the process by which councils and other public bodies such as Health Boards and Police Scotland work with local communities, businesses and community groups to plan and deliver better services and improve the lives of people who live in Scotland. Community Planning Partnerships is the name given to the group of organisations who deliver community planning. Under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 Community Planning Partnerships are required to develop a... More
    Closed 16 July 2023

  • Community Insights into Alcohol Impact and Licensing in Scottish Borders

    Scottish Borders Licensing Board will be reassessing their Alcohol Licensing Policy Statement over the next few months. This policy will apply for 5 years. This survey offers a chance to communities to influence the development of this policy. Your experience and opinions about the impact of alcohol in your community is highly influential. Scottish Borders Local Licensing Forum have a role in identifying any key licensing issues and providing advice to the Licensing Board. The... More
    Closed 16 July 2023

  • Instrumental Instruction New Start Form 2022-2023

    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 tuition and for three months once the tuition ceases. For information on you rights under Data Protection Legislation, please visit http://www.scotborders.gov/DPYourRights . More
    Closed 30 June 2023

  • Galashiels Academy Consultation Report June 2023

    In March 2023, Scottish Borders Council commenced a statutory consultation on a proposal to relocate Galashiels Academy. The consultation ran until 12 May 2023. Scottish Borders Council has prepared a Consultation Report detailing the Consultation process and summarising and responding to the comments and issues raised during the consultation period. This report can be accessed below. Scottish Borders Council is now seeking your views regarding the proposal and the Consultation... More
    Closed 27 June 2023

  • Proposal to Relocate Galashiels Academy

    Scottish Borders Council is proposing to relocate Galashiels Acdemy to a campus site comprising the existing Academy site and extending into Scott Park, Galashiels. This proposal will see the creation of a new secondary school and additional support needs setting comprised in a new campus, including a swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool and sports facilities for use by the whole community. The proposal also includes the extension and improvement of Scott Park. The Council is now... More
    Closed 12 May 2023

  • Play Area Improvements - Langlee Play Park (Woodstock Avenue)

    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 smaller local areas of play to destination play parks. A programme of investment has been developed based on previous improvements to play areas and community spaces to provide children and young people... More
    Closed 30 April 2023

  • Instrumental Instruction Continuation Form 2022-2023

    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 tuition and for three months once the tuition ceases. For information on you rights under Data Protection Legislation, please visit http://www.scotborders.gov/DPYourRights . More
    Closed 30 April 2023

  • Peebles Parking Working Group - Parking Survey

    Peebles Parking Group consists of Peebles Councillors and Community Council as well as Scottish Borders Council Officers. Scottish Borders Council has been asked by Peebles Parking Group to collect data on the parking habits of residents, traders and visitors when using the town’s various car parks. This questionnaire will ask about: existing parking habits, existing parking charges possible expansion of parking charges to... More
    Closed 16 April 2023

  • Jim Clark Rally 2023

    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 2023. To approve the rally, legislation requires the Council to consider any potential impacts, both positive and negative, on local communities and businesses. It also requires that the public are consulted about the planning and implementation of the event. Details of the proposed stages are available in the related documents... More
    Closed 2 April 2023

  • Play Area Improvements - Sleepy Valley

    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 smaller local areas of play to destination play parks. A programme of investment has been developed based on previous improvements to play areas and community spaces to provide children and young... More
    Closed 23 February 2023

  • Reprovisioning of the Night Support Service

    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 maintaining safe and good quality services. Five Adult Social Care staff teams across each locality area currently provide night support to 34 home care service users, at a significant... More
    Closed 12 February 2023

  • 2023/24 Budget survey

    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 transport, health and social care and the development of local plans within communities. More
    Closed 31 January 2023

  • SBC Council Plan 2023 -Draft

    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 presented to Council on 23 Feburary 2023. More
    Closed 30 January 2023

  • Bus Network Review 2022

    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 significant following the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important that a modern bus network is put in place which reflects changes in society, increases bus usage, provides opportunities for young people to stay in... More
    Closed 15 January 2023

  • Private Landlord Survey 2022

    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 we can provide more support or support that is better suited to the needs of local landlords. The results from the survey will also feed into the next Local Housing Strategy. This survey... More
    Closed 25 November 2022

  • Tweedbank Expansion Neighbourhood Centre 2022

    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 Sustainability, A Community for the Future’ Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) and Design Guide (DG) which were approved by Scottish Borders Council in June 2021. The Neighbourhood Centre... More
    Closed 13 November 2022

  • West Linton Village Centre Asset Transfer Request

    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 request and accompanying documents are available for public consultation. Comments must be made, including the name and address of the respondent, in writing by 13 November 2022. You may do this by:... More
    Closed 13 November 2022

  • Licensing Short Term Lets 2022

    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 Council and the proposed fee struture. More
    Closed 30 October 2022

  • Local Housing Strategy 2023-28 Resident Survey

    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 Homelessness Particular Housing and Specialist Provision These papers identify the key housings issues in the Scottish Borders. We are seeking the views of residents... More
    Closed 30 September 2022

  • Local Housing Strategy 2023-28 Stakeholder Survey

    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 Homelessness Particular Housing and Specialist Provision These papers identify the key housings issues in the Scottish Borders. We are seeking the views of residents and stakeholders to make sure... More
    Closed 30 September 2022

  • Sexual Entertainment Venue Licensing Policy 2022

    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 passed after the resolution had been adopted. As part of the legal process, the Council is required to prepare and publish a sexual entertainment venues policy statement to support the consideration of: ... More
    Closed 18 September 2022

  • Local Housing Strategy 2023-28 Resident Workshops - Sign Up

    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. More
    Closed 11 September 2022

  • Authorisation form for organisations/groups requesting Council building access

    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 provision and meetings. This authorisation form has been created for external groups such as third sector organisations, community or volunteer groups who deem themselves to be an essential service... More
    Closed 7 September 2022

  • Interim Common Good Listing 2022

    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, buildings, art, artefacts and funds which were owned and managed by the Burgh Council on behalf of the residents of the Burgh. The Burgh system was extinguished in 1975 but the assets owned by the Burgh at... More
    Closed 4 September 2022

  • Play Area improvements 2022/23

    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 smaller local areas of play to destination play parks. A programme of investment has been developed based on previous improvements to play areas and community spaces to provide children and young... More
    Closed 31 August 2022

  • Health and Social Care - Community Feedback 2022

    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 significant backlog of people waiting for diagnosis or treatment. We also know that costs of living and providing services have increased and this will impact on everyone in our communities and on the... More
    Closed 21 August 2022

  • Redevelopment of Jedburgh Grammar School site

    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 and regeneration to the town of Jedburgh. Conversion of the listed buildings to housing, hotel or care home have all been considered as possible opportunities for the site. This could also include... More
    Closed 21 August 2022

  • Free Period Products Consultation

    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 for your views on how we can make sure that everyone who uses period products, or who will use them in the future, can access this service in a way that suits them. You can read about the Act... More
    Closed 18 August 2022

  • School Meals Survey 2022

    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 to improving the nutritional quality of diets and promoting consistent messages about healthy eating within a health promoting schools environment. Since the introduction of the Healthy... More
    Closed 17 July 2022

  • Z - Closed -Tweeddale community survey – June 2022

    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. Greenspace management. Management of our cultural assets (including cemeteries churchyards and war memorials). More
    Closed 13 July 2022
222 results. Page 3 of 8