St. Ronan's Wells, Innerleithen: Community Asset Transfer Request

Overview

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 may do this by:

• completing this form,
• emailing your comments to communityengagement@scotborders.gov.uk,
• posting your comments to: Communities and Partnerships Team, Scottish Borders Council,  Newtown St Boswells, MELROSE TD6 0SA, or,
• handing a letter into Innerleithen Library Contact Centre, Buccleuch Street, Innerleithen, EH44 6LA. Please mark the letter "Asset Transfer Request". The library contact centre is open 12 noon - 6pm on Tuesdays and 11am - 5pm on Thursdays. 

The next pages contain:

• the public notice,
• the completed asset transfer request form,
• document(s) accompanying the request form, and
• the letter of acknowledgement.

Why your views matter

Scottish Borders Council is carrying out this consultation as part of our statutory duty to seek community views following a formal Community Asset Transfer (CAT) request for St. Ronan's Wells in Innerleithen. We want to understand how local people feel about this proposal and gather feedback that reflects the interests and priorities of the community.

Your input matters because it helps us provide clear, constructive feedback to the group applying for the transfer. This will allow them to deepen their understanding of community sentiment and, where appropriate, shape or adjust their plans to better meet local needs.

Taking part also ensures transparency in decision-making and gives you an opportunity to influence how assets are managed for the benefit of everyone. By sharing your views, you help us make informed decisions that balance the aspirations of the applicant with the wider interests of the community.