Review of SBC Community Council Scheme 2025

Overview

Community Councils are voluntary organisations set up by statute by the Local Authority to act on behalf of their areas. They are involved in a range of activities which promote and protect the well-being and identity of their communities; and help bring local people together to make things happen. They advise, petition, influence and advocate numerous causes and cases of concern on behalf of local communities.

All local authorities must provide a Scheme for Community Councils, which outlines their governance arrangements, which also includes details of the Community Council areas; Scottish Borders Council currently has 69 Community Council areas.

To remain current, and reflect good practice, it is important that the Scheme is reviewed with a degree of frequency and there is a statutory requirement to consult with affected stakeholders as part of the review. 

We want to hear your views and any suggestions on how we can improve the Scottish Borders Council Community Council Scheme and Handbook.   

The consultation will commence on Friday 24 January 2025 and close on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 5.00pm.  By clicking on the ‘Online Survey’ link at the bottom of this page you will be able to review the Scheme, the Handbook and its appendices and provide your feedback and comments. 

Please see below the draft Community Council Scheme. 

Why your views matter

Your input is much appreciated.

Thank you.