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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... MoreClosed 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: ... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 31 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... MoreClosed 21 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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). MoreClosed 13 July 2022 -
Improving Mental Health in the Scottish Borders
Mental Health Improvement and Suicide Prevention – Action Plan Development (2022-2025) The Scottish Borders Joint Health Improvement Team (part of Public Health) is working with a multi-agency steering group of statutory and third sector partners to create a new three year action plan aiming to improve mental health and prevent suicide. This is not about our mental health services; it is about the things that help to prevent mental ill health and... MoreClosed 3 July 2022 -
Electric Vehicle consultation
With the clear commitments to deliver Net-Zero there are several key targets to hit over the coming 23 years. This will require a significant change in Local Authority, business and citizens travel habits and adoption of sustainable travel options like Electric Vehicles. To enable this to be a reality, the Scottish Borders is starting from a very low level of provision and must undertake a comprehensive review of how demand will develop across the region, how the electricity grid can cater... MoreClosed 24 June 2022 -
z - Closed - Nursery lunch consultation for parents/carers 2022
We are evaluating lunches in local authority Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings, this survey is for parents/carers of children accessing funded ELC in a nursery run by Scottish Borders Council. The expansion of ELC, which was fully implemented in Scottish Borders in August 2020, includes an offer of a free meal recognising that eating well is essential for children in their early years. In ELC, settings support children to have positive eating experiences and enjoy... MoreClosed 22 May 2022 -
Instrumental Instruction Continuation Form 2021-2022
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 . MoreClosed 29 April 2022 -
Instrumental Instruction New Start Form 2021-2022
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 . MoreClosed 28 April 2022 -
Kerbside Waste and Recycling 2022
Scottish Borders Council is committed to reducing its impact on the environment, and providing services which are fit for the future. We can all play our part to reduce the impact on the environment by the way in which we deal with the waste we produce. The Council would like to gather information on how residents deal with their household waste, find out what you think of the Council’s kerbside collection services and gather any suggestions you may have on how we can... MoreClosed 5 April 2022 -
Common Good Consultation 2022
This consultation seeks your views on the Common Good registers for the former Burghs of the Scottish Borders. 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 that date continue to be owned by the Common Good, which is administered by Councillors who sit as Common Good... MoreClosed 31 March 2022 -
Tweedbank to Eyemouth Active Travel Route
Scottish Borders Council has received funding from the South of Scotland Enterprise for a feasibility study of a new 53km active travel route (for walking, cycling and wheeling) between the existing Tweedbank Railway Station and the new Reston Station Scottish Borders. The route is to be based generally on the alignment of the former railway line that originally linked the stations and runs through the heart of the region connecting towns and villages such as Earlston, Greenlaw, Duns... MoreClosed 31 March 2022 -
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) 2021-22
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 for further information. Guidance notes are available here to help you complete the on-line form. Please note you must complete a new form for each academic year. You will... MoreClosed 31 March 2022 -
Jim Clark Rally 2022
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 2022. 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... MoreClosed 9 March 2022 -
Scheme of Integration 2022 Consultation
The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 introduced a statutory duty for NHS Boards and Local Authorities to integrate the planning and delivery of health and social care services. It required the creation of Integration Authorities. The aim was to ensure that: Health and social care services should be firmly integrated around the needs of individuals, their carers and other family members. Health and social care services should be characterised by... MoreClosed 28 February 2022 -
Temporary 40 mph Speed Limit Consultation 2022
As part of the Sustrans Spaces for People program to encourage active travel during the Covid 19 pandemic the speed limit on the above roads were reduced to 40mph. The Council is keen to gather the views of those who live and use these roads to determine if there is demand to retain the 40mph speed limit or to revert back to national speed limit. If there is a demand to retain the 40mph speed limit this would result in new permanent signing along the route to alert drivers. ... MoreClosed 21 February 2022 -
Caddonfoot Road Temporary Closure
As part of the SUSTRANS Spaces for People Project to encourage active travel during the Covid pandemic the Council restricted vehicle access on the Caddonfoot Road to allow pedestrians, cyclists and other wheeled users to make use of the road to access the playing field and to exercise in general. As there is insufficient space in the verge to provide a pavement from Clovenfords to Caddonfoot or to the playing field the Council is keen to gather the experiences of the public... MoreClosed 21 February 2022 -
2022/23 Budget survey
We have launched a survey to understand the priorities of Borderers and give local people the opportunity to influence our next budget and a range of other important service areas for the future A short video is available which provides more information about the survey and the questions being asked. The online survey is live until 30 January. MoreClosed 6 February 2022 -
Local Housing Strategy 2023-28 Early Engagement Survey
The Local Housing Strategy (LHS) will set out how Scottish Borders Council and its partners plan to address the housing and housing related opportunities and challenges over the five year period 2023 – 2028. This new plan will build on the significant progress made on the issues identified in the LHS 2017-2022 and will address newly arising housing matters particularly in response to the publication of new LHS Guidance , Housing to 2040 and the Covid-19 pandemic.... MoreClosed 30 November 2021 -
Z - Closed - Waste & Recycling Survey 2021
The Council is keen to reduce the number of bins on the pavement on Magdala Terrace and High Buckholmside, and would like to work with residents to try and find a way forward. The Council has received comments regarding the bins in this area being permanently left on the pavement. The number of bins on the pavement does not create a good impression to visitors to the town and creates an inconvenience for pedestrians and residents alike. However, we also appreciate that the... MoreClosed 21 November 2021 -
Teviot & Liddesdale Community Fund Pot B Assessment Panel - volunteer application form
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 is legislation that helps communities do more for themselves and have more say in the decisions that affect them. In line with the ethos of the Act and the Scottish Community Development Centre’s Review of Area Partnerships, and the Community Fund, Scottish Borders Council has been supporting working groups to identify what the 2021-22 Community Fund arrangements should look like in each of the five localities. Teviot &... MoreClosed 14 November 2021 -
Chiefswood Road Melrose Feedback
As part of the Spaces for People programme Scottish Borders Council turned Chiefswood Road into a temporary oneway road (downhill) to allow space for a temporary shared pedestrian and cycle path between June and September. The Council would now like pedestrians, cyclists, residents and drivers to share their experiences of the temporary arrangement. Using an AI monitor on a lampost the Council can report that between June * and September * the path was used by: * pedestrians... MoreClosed 25 October 2021 -
Social Work Charging Policy for 2022-23 (Non-residential)
Each year, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) produces guidance on the principles that underpin local authority charging policies. The Guidance is subject to revision annually or as policy develops. As a result, Scottish Borders Council reviews its non-residential care charging policy every year. Income generated through the contributions people make through the charging policy enables the council to continue providing a service to people who have an assessed... MoreClosed 17 October 2021
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