Statutory Consultation - Proposal for Permanent closure of The Wilton Centre, Hawick

Closed 18 Nov 2024

Opened 30 Sep 2024

Overview

This is a Statutory Consultation in accordance with The Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 (As Amended). The purpose of this Consultation is to seek  opinions on the Proposal for the permanent closure of The Wilton Centre (also known as The Arches), Hawick. The building is currently temporarily closed.

In May and June of 2024 there was an informal consultation on the proposal. We received 177 responses which identifed a wide range of views and opinions which need to be considered. We are undertaking this Formal Statutory Consultation to ensure further full and wide engagement and to comply with statutory obligations. 

Please therefore, be assured, that if you responded with your opinion as part of the informal review, your view will be included within the formal statutory consultation.

Proposal Report

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Why your views matter

The aim of this Statutory Consultation is to ensure that local communities across the Scottish Borders are made aware of the Proposal to close the Wilton Centre permanently, and ensure that everyone who wants to have a say, does have a say.

There will be an in-person public meeting on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 6-8pm at Hawick High School. 

Once the consultation has closed a report called a Consultation Report will be submitted to Elected Members. Elected Members will then make a final decision on the Proposal to close The Wilton Centre permanently.

Events

  • Public Meeting

    From 23 Oct 2024 at 18:00 to 23 Oct 2024 at 20:00

    Wednesday 23rd October- Hawick High School Hall, Buccleuch Road, Hawick, TD9 0EG 6-8pm

    This is a chance to come along and meet with SBC Officers to discuss the Proposal and ask questions about the Proposal.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Education