Community Conversations 2025
Talk today, shape tomorrow
Join our team for a host of Community Conversations this autumn.
Why take part in conversations?
- Taking part in community conversations is an opportunity to have your voice heard.
- Conversations help us to understand what really matters to you and your community.
- Conversations can lead to meaningful change to council services.
- Conversations can help us understand barriers to accessing council services.
- Through conversations you can have your say on how Council funding is spent in the next Budget.
Take part in the Budget Consultation from Monday 20 October and help shape services that matter to you and your community. Get involved and make your voice count!
Upcoming events
Council plan and budget Community Conversations
Please join us to help us understand what really matters for you and your community as we plan the budget for 2026/27.
Community conversations will offer the opportunity to meet and speak directly with Council Leaders, Ward Members and our Senior Officers.
| Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Berwickshire High School | Monday 29 September | 6-8pm |
| Melrose Corn Exchange | Thursday 2 October | 6-8pm |
| Jedburgh Town Hall | Wednesday 8 October | 6-8pm |
| Peebles Burgh Hall | Wednesday 22 October | 6-8pm |
| Burnfoot Community Hub Cafe | Wednesday 29 October | 6-8pm |
Challenge Poverty Week 2025
Tying in with Challenge Poverty Week, a national campaign, we are running three partnership information events as part of our programme of community conversations.
Why should I attend?
- Learn more about services available in your area
- Help us to understand barriers to accessing local services
- Find out more about the new family support directory launching on 6 October 2025
- Come along for a cuppa and a chat
| Venue | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Philiphaugh Community Centre, Bannerfield | Thursday 9 October | 10am - 12pm |
| Langlee Community Centre, Langlee | Friday 10 October | 12.30 - 2.30pm |
At Philiphaugh Community Centre, Bannerfield, we will be joined by:
- Scottish Borders Housing Association
- Financial Inclusion Team
- Sustainable Borders
- Waverley Housing Association
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- NHS Borders
- Andy’s MAN Club
- Berwickshire Swap
- Eildon Housing Association
- Employability Team
- Community Engagement and CLD Teams
- Borders Women’s Aid
At Langlee Community Centre, Langlee, we will be joined by;
- SBHA
- Financial Inclusion Team
- Sustainable Borders
- Citizen Advice Bureau
- NHS Borders
- Eildon Housing Association
- CEO team, Locality Plan stall
- Waverley HA
- Chid Smile NHS
- TD1 Youth
- Community Engagement Team
- Galashiels and Area Foodbank
- Just Cycle
- Church of Scotland
- Employability Tea
- Pupils from Langlee Primary School will be providing refreshments at the events by donation. Donations received will go towards buying their P7 hoodies.
For more information on the Community Conversations events, please contact communityengagement@scotborders.gov.uk.
Supermarket Conversations
Our Community Engagement Officers want to hear from you! The team will be attending local supermarkets this autumn to hear about your priorities for the local area, as we plan for the budget for 2026/27.
| Location | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Galashiels | Tuesday 21 October | 1-4pm |
| Morrisons, Hawick | Wednesday 22 October | 1-4pm |
More locations, times and dates will be available on this webpage soon.