Scottish Borders Council

There is still time to participate in a Scottish Borders survey which will influence the future of the council area, by taking part in the next Scottish Borders Local Development Plan.

A planning application has been submitted by Fortis Homes for the redevelopment of the Gattonside House estate located in the Scottish Borders, laying out proposals for the retention and restoration of the building as well as new homes for the site.

M & J Ballantyne Ltd got approval from Scottish Borders Council for a 49-home scheme on the edge of Selkirk on 29 June. 

Scottish Borders Council has launched a survey to gather information for the next Scottish Borders Local Development Plan. SBC would like to capture experience from residents about the places they live, work, and spend time in the Scottish Borders, as well as asking what residents think should chang

Plans for 57 new homes on a former mill site in Selkirk have moved closer to fruition after Scottish Borders Council ruled an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required for the application to proceed.

Scottish Borders Council is holding a 12‑week public consultation on the draft Hawick Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.

Scottish Borders councillors have agreed a budget proposal which commits to the delivery of planned projects and protects frontline services. Agreed at the full council meeting on Friday, the 2026/27 budget will:

Plans to bring a long-vacant landmark building in Galashiels back into active use have taken an important step forward, with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) confirming the purchase of the property.

Scottish Borders Council is to hold a public engagement session to share plans for the proposed refurbishment of Deanfield Care Home in Hawick. The drop‑in event will take place at Deanfield on Friday 27 February, 4–6pm, giving residents, families and the wider community the opportunity to v

Scottish Borders Council has developed a balanced revenue and capital budget proposal protecting frontline services including schools, teachers, care services and investment in roads across its wide rural area.    After a robust budget process, which included months of cross-party working

Efforts to regenerate nine towns in the south of Scotland have taken a major step forward with the publication of proposals developed by volunteer-led teams.

Scottish Borders Council is being asked to consider a report that provides an update on progress with its Care Village programme which covers developments in Tweedbank and Hawick.

The winners of the Scottish Borders Design Awards, organised by Scottish Borders Council, have been announced at a ceremony held at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the awards are one of Scotland’s longest-running platforms for showcasing design excellence at

Families will be moving into brand-new affordable homes in Jedburgh in time for Christmas, as Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) completes the first phase of its largest ever development.

The arrival of Center Parcs’ £450 million holiday village in the Scottish Borders is set to transform the local economy but it also raises urgent questions about housing supply for the 1,200 permanent staff the resort will employ.