We are looking for a Communications & Engagement Officer to join our team. This is a new and exciting role in a fresh dynamic organisation that is looking to maximise the capability of the vital third sector across the Scottish Borders. The post holder will be a conduit for sharing information with our members and…

Across the whole of Scotland, communities and local authorities are getting to grips with recent changes in planning law. At a community level, this means the development of Local Place Plans (LPPs), which are essentially community action plans, but which have a spatial (map based) element, for example plans for community ownership or management of…

We are delighted with the great turn out at the Vision4Eyemouth meeting to discuss Local Place Plan/ Placemaking in Eyemouth. A fantastic team was formed out of the 62 amazing people that attended the event – we are very excited to support the Eyemouth Town Team moving forward. A massive thanks to everyone who made…

Entries are now open for the Scottish Borders Council Greener Gateway Community Awards. They seek to recognise and celebrate the civic pride, volunteering efforts and skills that help keep the towns and villages of the region looking so vibrant and cared for. In addition, it places an increased focus showcasing the communities and community-led projects that…

The Berwickshire Civic Society has launched a competition to design a new, official flag for Berwickshire! It gives individuals and groups the chance to submit a design for the flag. Entries opened on 1st June. Anyone of any age can enter. Check out the website for info and start thinking about your design! As well…

The Growing Climate Confidence website is for voluntary sector organisations in Scotland looking for help to reduce emissions and engage their communities. Learning about climate change and net zero can be overwhelming – there’s so much to read, watch and think about. SCVO has pulled together resources, from top tips to policy reports, so they’re…

From 1 July, the Scottish Government is introducing a requirement for public sector grant recipients to pay their workers at least the real Living Wage. During two webinars they are inviting stakeholders and partners in the public and third sector to talk through what the requirement means for them. The webinars will be held on…

A review of the culture, sport and leisure services delivered by the charity Live Borders has started, with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of its services and facilities. The joint review, by Scottish Borders Council and Live Borders, begins with internal engagement with employees from both organisations. This will shape public engagement later in…

The Berwickshire Area Partnership is keen to hear from residents of Berwickshire who would like to become members of a community led panel responsible for assessing applications to the Berwickshire Neighbourhood Support Fund 2023-2024. The assessment of applications and recommendations would be made by a panel largely made up of members of the local community.…