Scottish Borders Council is committed to creating a region that is fair for everyone and where we all have an equal and positive chance to succeed. Tackling fuel poverty will be a key step towards achieving this. Our aim is to provide affordable warmth and healthy homes for everyone living in the...More
The Gambling Act 2005 requires Licensing Boards to review and publish a Statement of their Gambling Principles every 3 years. The Statement of Principles provides guidance for the Board, applicants and anyone with an interest in gambling in relation to how licensed gambling activity is regulated...More
Details of the Proposal
It is proposed, subject to the outcome of this statutory consultation process as set out in the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 as amended, that:
Eccles Leitholm Primary School is permanently closed; and
If the school is closed, the catchment area...More
Details of the Proposal
It is proposed, subject to the outcome of this statutory consultation process as set out in the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 as amended, that:
Hobkirk Primary School is permanently closed; and
If the school is closed, the catchment area for...More
Details of the Proposal
It is proposed, subject to the outcome of this statutory consultation process as set out in the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 as amended, that:
Ettrick Primary School is permanently closed; and
If the school is closed, the catchment area for...More
The Housing Supply Strategy has been developed to help better understand how Scottish Borders Council and it's partners can more effectively respond to the challenge of increasing the supply of new and suitable housing for the local area, while acheiving our strategic vision for housing growth in...More
We would like your comments on the draft plan for carers for the period 2019-22. It is called Carers: Living Well in the Scottish Borders 2019-22. This plan is mainly for adult carers, and a plan is also being prepared outlining aims and actions specifically to support Young Carers.
It aims...More
We have produced the Main Issues Report (MIR), which is a forerunner to the Council’s forthcoming Local Development Plan (LDP2). The MIR identifies key development and land use issues which the LDP2 must address. It sets out what are considered to be the Council’s preferred options for...More
The LBAP is identified as proposed Supplementary Guidance in the Local Development Plan. The LBAP informs the Council’s Supplementary Guidance for biodiversity and Policy EP3 Local Biodiversity. The purpose of the updated LBAP is to protect and enhance biodiversity in Scottish Borders, taking...More
Under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 the local authority is required to consult with the local community when it is planning to dispose of common good property.
The proposed sale of common good land at South Common Farm, Selkirk is to accommodate a new Clear Water Tank. This...More
The law states that The Council as licensing authority is required in terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 to review the scales for fares and other charges in connection with the hire of a taxi at intervals not exceeding 18 months of the last review.
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We had been made aware that some questions in this survey were incompatible with some Apple devices. We have now rectified this problem. Thank you for your patience.
Scottish Borders Council would like to hear your views about issues such as quality of life in the Borders, your...More
The Scottish Government wants to make Scotland the best place in the world for (British Sign Language) BSL users to live, learn, work and visit. This means that people whose first or preferred language is BSL will be fully involved in daily and public life in Scotland, as active, healthy...More
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 previously required Licensing Boards to review and publish a Statement of its Licensing Policy every 3 years. The Policy provides guidance for the Board, applicants and anyone with an interest in alcohol licensing in relation to how alcohol sales are regulated in...More
The Physical Disability Strategy is to assist in providing a fairer Scottish Borders for people with a physical disability or long-term condition and their carers.
The Draft Physical Disability Strategy, including an easy read version, plus other details regarding living with a physical...More
The purpose of this survey is to establish any issues in relation to short-term public car parking in the Scottish Borders. The information gathered will be submitted to a short-term Working Group on Parking Issues which has been set up by Scottish Borders Council and which will report in Autumn...More
Caring Together sets out to support carers’ health and wellbeing and to help make caring more sustainable for carers in the Scottish Borders. It aims to build on work that has been achieved by previous strategies and underpins the future development of support, information and advice services...More
Under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 the Council is able to create and operate a set of Management Rules for Public Libraries which define the way the service should be used and the conduct of the people using the service. This includes library membership, periods of borrowing, charges,...More
The purpose of the Localities Bid Fund (LBF) is to support community groups to develop ideas or projects which improve the lives of people living in the Scottish Borders.
The decision as to which groups will be awarded funding is made via a public vote. This process is called participatory...More
We are undertaking a process of consultation to consider how our mental health service should be delivered to ensure it is fit for purpose for the future.
As part of this work, we are keen to gather your views, we have already undertaken a number of workshops across the Borders...More
Welcome to the Scottish Borders Youth Chex YOYP2018 fund voting site.
Youth Chex is a grant scheme for young people decided by young people. This vote is your opportunity to decide which 5 projects receive support for their YOYP2018 project.
Voting opens Friday 16th February and will...More
The purpose of this questionnaire is to collate information on the training needs of early years workers who may encounter people experiencing drug and alcohol problems and children impacted by parental alcohol and drug use.
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2018 is the Year of Young People. It aims to to inspire Scotland through its young people, celebrating their achievements, valuing their contribution to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally.
If you want to find out more about the...More
INFORMATION AND QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE STAFF IN SCHOOL NURSERIES
Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) has changed rapidly over the last few years. As well as a name change from pre-school, parents/carers are offered more hours available to a...More
Youth Chex is a grant scheme for young people aged 8 - 26, living, learning or working in the Scottish Borders who are looking to organise projects or events which celebrate the Year of Young People 2018.
Guidance notes be found via the link below. Paper copies of the form can be requested...More
Details of the Proposal
It is proposed that, subject to the outcome of this statutory consultation process as set out in the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 as amended:
St.Margaret's RC Primary School in Hawick is closed; and
Children currently attending St.Margaret's RC...More