Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal represents a shared ambition to address socio-economic challenges in the Borderlands region - Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Cumbria and Northumberland
This cross-border agreement seeks to narrow the productivity gap, increase the working-age population, and achieve inclusive growth for all.
As a central component of the Deal, the Place Programme has earmarked £7.2 million to support the development and renewal of four priority towns in the Scottish Borders: Eyemouth, Galashiels, Hawick, and Jedburgh. With Eyemouth, Galashiels and Jedburgh’s Place Plans being endorsed at the Borderlands Partnership Board on 25 June.
The funding aims to enhance the vitality and sustainability of these towns, helping them become thriving hubs for local communities and businesses.
Place Plans
The place plan for Eyemouth is available to read in pdf format on our website.
The place plan for Hawick is available to read in pdf format on our website.
The place plan forJedburgh is available to read in pdf format.on our website.
The place plan for Galashiels is available to read in pdf format on our website.
It is expected that the Place Programme funding in the Scottish Borders will be available for projects from April 2027. This timeline allows sufficient planning and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure projects arising from the community-led Place Plans are well-developed, sustainable and robust.
Council Scott Hamilton, Executive Member for Economic Growth and Developing the Borders
"The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal is a transformative initiative that will address the socio-economic challenges in our region. With £7.2 million allocated for the development of Eyemouth, Galashiels, Hawick, and Jedburgh, we are committed to achieving inclusive growth and enhancing the quality of life for our communities.
“The community-led Place Plans and the forthcoming Town Investment Plans will ensure that the aspirations of our residents are at the heart of this development.
The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal represents an ambitious initiative that puts the aspirations and needs of residents at the forefront of regional development. The proposed plans will focus on delivering tangible benefits that enrich the quality of life for communities across the Borderlands region.
Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal has a shared ambition for the programmes and projects it aims to deliver, these can be accessed on the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal website.