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Fountainhall Statutory Consultation On Proposal to Close and Rezone
SCHOOL ESTATE CONSULTATION PROPOSAL TO CLOSE FOUNTAINHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL AND EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE PROVISION AND REZONE PRIMARY CATCHMENT TO HERIOT PRIMARY SCHOOL Fountainhall Primary School was temporarily closed in June 2025 due to the numbers attending dropping to very low figures (1 primary child in August 2025). Fountainhall Early Learning and Childcare ( ELC) provision was also temporarily closed prior to that in 2023, due to low enrolment numbers. An... MoreOpened 24 August 2026 -
Play Area Improvements - Alexandra Park, Walkerburn (Children & Young People's Version)
We're planning to improve the play park at Alexandra Park in Walkerburn. We have just under £90,000 available which we will spend on removing old equipment, making the play area safer and better, and adding new things to play on. We want to hear what you think about these exciting changes. Please help us by filling in this survey! MoreOpened 22 August 2026 -
Play Area Improvements - Alexandra Park, Walkerburn
Scottish Borders Council is currently planning a renewal of the Play Park at Alexandra Park, Walkerburn. The budget, for removal of equipment, surfacing and new equipment is £89,000. We are seeking your views on this exciting new investment for the Community. Please help by completing this survey! MoreOpened 22 August 2026 -
Proposed Land Sale - Earlston
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is proposing to sell a small section of land, extending to approximately 0.23 acres shown in red on the aerial plan below. The Council was approached by several third parties enquiring about the status of this land. It is anticipated that the land will be used in conjunction with the adjoining proprietor’s land. The area of land was previously maintained by SBC's Parks and Environment Department until 2023 when Earlston... MoreOpened 10 August 2026 -
Coldingham Beach Hut Plot Waiting List 2026
Coldingham Bay is managed by the Active Travel and Transport Team and as part of that we deal with the allocation of beach hut plots. We are advertising the ballot for the waiting list now for a limited time. At this time - you can provide your details and enter into the ballot based on the process below Process All applications received during the advertised application period will be entered into a ballot. Ten individuals will be selected at random from... MoreOpened 10 August 2026 -
Community Conversations 2026
Community Conversations 2026/27 Talk today, shape tomorrow Community conversations offer people the opportunity to speak with Councillors and Senior Officers from the Council, to help understand what really matters to you and your community. Why take part in conversations? Taking part in community conversations is an opportunity to have your voice heard. Conversations help us to understand what really matters to you and your community. In August 2026, a... MoreOpened 24 July 2026 -
Bannerfield Locality Plan - Progress
Earlier this year many of you responded to our survey our spoke to us about what mattered most to you about Bannerfield, what you liked about living in the area and what you didn't like. From your comments we developed Bannerfield Locality Plan that set out the priorities for the area. Since then we have been developing and delivering actions to help make Bannerfield an even better place to live. The purpose of this short survey is to find out if you agree with what... MoreOpened 22 July 2026 -
St. Ronan's Wells, Innerleithen: Community 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 St. Ronan's Wells Support Group SCIO and relates to St. Ronan's Wells, Wells Brae, Innerleithen, EH44 6RB. 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 Sunday, 9 August 2026. You... MoreOpened 13 July 2026 -
Burnfoot Locality Plan - Progress
Last year many of you responded to our survey our spoke to us about what mattered most to you about Burnfoot, what you liked about living in the area and what you didn't like. From your comments we developed Burnfoot Locality Plan that set out the priorities for the area. Since then we have been developing and delivering actions to help make Burnfoot an even better place to live. The purpose of this short survey is to find out if you agree with what we’re doing and... MoreOpened 3 July 2026 -
Name the new Care Village (Tweedbank)
A new care village is being built to replace Garden View and Waverley Care Homes and is due to open late 2027. We would like to involve local people, residents, families, staff and the wider community in selecting a meaningful and inclusive name for the Tweedbank Care Village, and each of the three buildings, reinforcing its identity as a welcoming part of the local community. Ideally the name should reflect the following principles: • Respectful and positive –... MoreOpened 3 July 2026 -
Tell Us About Your Place: Local Development Plan 3 Early Engagement Survey
Scottish Borders Council is preparing the Evidence Report for the next Local Development Plan (LDP3). This early engagement survey invites you to share your views about the places where you live, work, or spend time in the Scottish Borders. Your feedback will help us identify the key issues, opportunities and priorities for land use and development planning in our towns, villages and rural areas. This survey is not about individual development sites. Decisions about specific... MoreOpened 21 May 2026 -
Consultation Report - Statutory Consultation on Closure of Eddleston Primary school and rezone of catchment
Please find below The Consultation Report for the Statutory Consultation on the Proposal for the Permanent closure of Eddleston Primary School and the rezone of the catchment. The Statutory Consultation was run in accordance with The Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (As Amended). The purpose of this Statutory Consultation was to seek robust opinion and feedback on the proposal for the permanent closure of Eddleston Primary School and the rezone of the catchment area. The... MoreOpened 19 May 2026 -
Galashiels East Community Survey
Organisations, including Borders College, the Council and NHS are working together to develop locality plans for improving areas in the Borders. The areas that we are working in this year are East Galashiels, Bannerfield and Burnfoot. If you live in the East Galashiels area (Langlee, McQueen Gardens, Melrose Gait or Coopersknowe) and have something to say, then we want to hear from you. There are 33 questions in total but you don’t have to answer them all . If you... MoreOpened 22 April 2026 -
Commissioning Strategy Survey
The Scottish Border Council commissioning Strategy sets out to; Vision To commission high-quality and sustainable, services that deliver Best Value and improved outcomes for the people, communities, and economy of the Scottish Borders. Mission Statement To deliver effective, transparent, and outcomes-focused commissioning that ensures Best Value, supports inclusive economic growth, and contributes to the long-term wellbeing of the Scottish Borders population. We will work... MoreOpened 9 April 2026 -
Cardrona Public Transport Survey
The purpose of this survey is to identify level of interest in Cardrona Village in any potential changes to public transport to the village. Cardrona Village is served each half hour with the Nr X62 Borders Bus which calls at Nashy’s roundabout in both directions – to Edinburgh and to Galashiels. Extending the X62 into the village is no longer being considered. Adjusting a scheduled service is not possible, so we are now looking into alternative solutions. ... MoreOpened 6 April 2026 -
Hawick Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan 2026
Scottish Borders Council has prepared a draft Hawick Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan and is inviting comments from residents, businesses, property owners and stakeholders. Hawick Conservation Area was designated in recognition of its special architectural and historic interest. Under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997, the Council has a statutory duty to determine which parts of its area merit conservation area status and... MoreOpened 20 March 2026 -
Eyemouth Beachfront & Bantry Project Consultation Survey Questions
A community steering group has been working with Scottish Borders Council (SBC) and Landscape Architects Rankin Fraser to develop initial proposals to improve Eyemouth Bantry and Beachfront. This project has emerged from the Eyemouth Local Place Plan and is being funded by Coastal Communities Funding (Crown Estate Funds administered by SBC). We are seeking input on initial proposals which will be shaped further through wider engagement and views gathered. ... MoreOpened 25 February 2026 -
Day Support Provision for Older Adults with Care Needs in Cheviot, Tweeddale & Berwickshire
We are undertaking a survey to gather vital insights from our community and key stakeholders regarding day support provision for older adults. Please note this review does not concern older adults with learning disabilities. Your views are essential. Whether you are a service user, carer, professional, or community partner, your feedback will help us better understand what is working well, where improvements can be made, and how we can continue to build services that promote wellbeing,... MoreOpened 27 January 2026 -
Glendinning ELC ( Emergency Mothball Status) Review Survey
In April 2025, Unfortunately Glendinning ELC (Early Learning and Childcare) required to be temporarily mothballed due to emergency health and safety concerns. All children who attended the ELC setting required to be placed in other ELC settings within Scottish Borders Council. Officers worked with parents to try to arrange alternative arrangements as swiftly as possible to address the emergency situation with the ELC building. Consequently, there is currently no ELC... MoreOpened 15 December 2025 -
Feedback on the draft Culture, Arts and Heritage Strategy
This draft strategy was approved at the full Council meeting on the 25th of September to be published for comment by the public. It sets out a plan to celebrate, protect and grow the culture, arts and heritage of the Scottish Borders. It’s based on conversations with local people, artists, charities, businesses and national organisations. The aim is to make culture more visible, accessible and meaningful to everyone who lives in or visits the region. Culture... MoreOpened 10 December 2025 -
Eddleston Primary School Statutory Consultation on Closure
SCHOOL ESTATE CONSULTATION PROPOSAL TO CLOSE EDDLESTON PRIMARY SCHOOL AND REZONE CATCHMENT Eddleston Primary School was mothballed in 2022, following a significant drop in pupil numbers to four pupils and the move from children to other schools in the Tweeddale Cluster area. Since mothballing, the Council has monitored the school and the provision of education in the area. An Options Appraisal has been completed considering all reasonable options regarding the... MoreOpened 8 December 2025 -
Day Support Provision for Older Adults with Care Needs in Cheviot, Tweeddale & Berwickshire
We are undertaking a survey to gather vital insights from our community and key stakeholders regarding day support provision for older adults. Please note this review does not concern older adults with learning disabilities. Your views are essential. Whether you are a service user, carer, professional, or community partner, your feedback will help us better understand what is working well, where improvements can be made, and how we can continue to build services that promote wellbeing,... MoreOpened 24 November 2025 -
The Wilton Centre (The Arches), Hawick: Community 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 The Arches Arts and Creative Hub SCIO and relates to the The Wilton Centre (The Arches), 36 Princes Street, Hawick TD9 7AY. 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 Sunday, 11... MoreOpened 18 November 2025 -
Jedburgh Streetscape Project
Welcome to the Jedburgh Streetscape Project Online Consultation Page! Jedburgh Tourism Alliance (JTA) and Scottish Borders Council (SBC) have developed proposals to optimise the traffic configuration and make improvements to the streetscape and public realm, incorporating High St, Market St, Queen St and Smith’s Wynd. The project is being funded by the UK Governments Community Regeneration Partnership programme to complete the feasibility study and detailed design of the... MoreOpened 14 November 2025 -
Play Space Improvements – Greenlaw Play Park
Scottish Borders Council is spending almost £5 million to enhance play facilities across the region over a seven-year period. The plan is to improve outdoor activity for all children and young people. SBC currently has 159 play parks ranging from smaller local areas for 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 with meaningful play opportunities. ... MoreOpened 10 November 2025 -
Coldingham Bay & Pease Bay Tourism Survey
The beaches at Coldingham Bay and Pease Bay are vulnerable to the impacts of coastal flooding and erosion events. These events may result in the loss of beach, including the existing sand dunes, and result in the damage/ loss of infrastructure and properties adjacent to the coast for example, beach access, the coastal footpath etc. The long-term coastal management policy for both Coldingham Bay and Pease Bay is ‘No Active Intervention – Cease to Maintain’; this means that there... MoreOpened 3 November 2025 -
Cemetery Strategy Engagement
This survey is designed to engage with local residents, visitors and stakeholders to better understand their views on cemetery management and ideas for improvement . The feedback collected will help inform the development of a Strategy for future service provision. Lair - the final resting place of a deceased person. A lair can be either for a coffin or ashes burial. Cremation - The burning of human remains, including the grinding of burnt remains (in line... MoreOpened 27 October 2025 -
IRES Evaluation Survey
As part of the development of the IRES 2027+ proposal, we are launching a citizen consultation to gather views from residents on skills and career opportunities in the region. MoreOpened 21 October 2025 -
SBC Consultation for the 2026/27 Budget
Scottish Borders Council Budget Consultation 2026/27 Scottish Borders Council is made up of skilled and experienced staff and councillors who work hard to plan and deliver services for everyone in our region. We have a deep understanding of our communities’ needs and are committed to using our expertise to make the best decisions we can. But our budget is limited and we cannot do everything that people might want. This means we have to make difficult... MoreOpened 20 October 2025 -
Financial Inclusion Team contact evaluation
Scottish Borders Council Financial Inclusion Team is a dedicated service that offers expert advice and support on welfare benefits and financial matters to residents across the region. They are accredited through the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers. The team supports individuals with a wide range of issues, offering expert guidance or signposting tailored to their needs. We are currently seeking feedback from both individuals and groups... MoreOpened 20 October 2025
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