Scottish Borders Council are looking at changing some care and support charges.
We would like to know what you think about the changes.
You can print the easy read consultation to fill in. There is a freepost address for you to send it to us. This means you won't need a stamp. More
The Social Care Charging Policy explains how the Scottish Borders
Council (SBC) works out what people should pay towards the cost of
their council-funded care and support, based on their ability to pay.
People can either use their benefits to arrange and pay for their care and support...More
During 2019 the Council carried out a consultation asking whether people felt that the consumption of alcohol in public places was causing a problem.
A total of 491 consultation responses were received. 44% of those who took part did not think that the consumption of alcohol in a...More
Thank you for your interest in the Hawick Flood Protection Travel Choices Survey. This survey is collecting data as part of the Places for Everyone Hawick Active Travel Network Project for the purposes of understanding the barriers to certain travel modes and to help inform behaviour change...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 disposal is the donation of a painting thought to be owned by the Hawick Common Good. ...More
You can have your say on the final consultation on the Scottish Borders’ first Food Growing Strategy .
Comments after welcomed on the draft strategy as part of the 12-week consultation, which runs until 8 December.
An initial consultation took place last year,...More
EMA provides financial support for 16-19 year olds who stay on in full-time non-advanced education or a community/voluntary activity programme after their statutory school leaving date. Students attending college full-time may also be eligible but should contact their Learning Centre direct...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
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 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