Community Conversations 2026/27
Talk today, shape tomorrow
Community conversations offer people the opportunity to speak with Council Leaders, Ward Members and Senior Officers about their priorities and concerns for their local area and the Borders as a whole.
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.
Upcoming Events
In August 2026, a series of events will take place as we plan for the 2027/28 Council Plan and associated budget.
Public events in halls
Events are open to the public and consist of an introductory presentation by Directors followed by facilitated round-table discussions.
- Thursday 6 August 2026 - Volunteer Hall Galashiels, Eildon - 6-8pm
- Tuesday 11 August 2026 - Volunteer Hall Duns, Berwickshire - 6-8pm
- Thursday 13 August 2026 - Lesser Hall, Hawick Town Hall, Teviot and Liddesdale - 6-8pm
- Tuesday 25 August 2026 - Peebles Burgh Hall, Tweeddale - 6-8pm
- Thursday 27 August 2026 - Jedburgh Town Hall, Cheviot - 6-8pm
Drop in conversations
Our community engagement team will be available to speak to at a range of settings.
Further dates will be added soon.
- Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July - Border Union Show - 9am-5pm
- Saturday 1 August - Selkirk Farmers Market - 9.30am-1pm
- Wednesday 5 August - Morrisons Hawick - 12-2.30pm
- Saturday 15 August - Peebles Farmers Market - 9am-3pm
- Saturday 22 August - Kelso Farmers Market - 9.30am-1.30pm
- Saturday 29 August - Scottish Borders Pride Event, Galashiels - 12-5pm
Other ways to engage
If you are unable to attend one of the planned events, but would still like to have your say, you can do so by completing a short survey. The survey will run from Friday 24 July until 31 August. A link to the survey will be available on this webpage between these dates.
Community Conversations in 2025
Our Council plan and budget Community Conversations took place throughout October and November 2025. Feedback received was used to help shape the Scottish Borders Council Plan 2026/27.
For more information on the Community Conversations, please contact communityengagement@scotborders.gov.uk.