Councillors are being asked to consider a report that provides an update on progress with the Care Village programme which covers developments in Tweedbank and Hawick.
The report further recommends that agreement is given to the commencement of main construction works for the new Tweedbank Care Village and to progress with the refurbishment of Deanfield Care Home in Hawick.
The recommendations follow the statutory, design and market testing stages undertaken at Tweedbank and design and initial costing works in Hawick, as outlined to Council in August 2025.
Together, the projects represent a planned capital investment of £32.97 million to enhance care provision across the region, supporting the Council’s long term ambition to modernise residential and nursing care, improve specialist provision and ensure facilities meet modern standards.
Tweedbank next steps
At Tweedbank, statutory planning, design development and full market testing have now been completed, alongside community engagement during the planning process. Subject to approval, the main works Design Build Direct Agreement would proceed, with construction scheduled to begin in March 2026 at a cost of £24.01 million.
Deanfield next steps
In Hawick, detailed design and costings for the refurbishment of Deanfield Care Home have now been completed. The report seeks approval to move forward with a phased £8.7 million refurbishment to create a modern, compliant 20 bed care facility that supports enhanced residential, nursing and respite care. The refurbished Deanfield would provide larger en suite bedrooms, improve internal circulation, and upgrade garden spaces to support people with higher levels of need, including those living with dementia.
Throughout the design process, officers have worked closely with the Care Inspectorate to ensure proposals meet modern regulatory standards. This engagement will continue throughout the refurbishment.
A comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan will also be developed to support the Deanfield project, ensuring residents, families, staff, partners and the wider community are involved throughout the programme.
Work being progressed in parallel by Eildon Housing Association on Extra Care Housing, amenity housing and general housing at the Stirches site will be funded separately and is not included within the Care Village programme allocation.
Councillor David Parker, Executive Member for Integrated Care and Support Services and Chair of the Integration Joint Board
“These proposals represent a major step forward in ensuring high quality, modern and sustainable care provision for people across the Scottish Borders. The work undertaken to date—both in Tweedbank and Hawick—reflects close partnership working, detailed planning and a shared commitment to meeting the needs of our communities now and in the future.
“We are now asking Elected Members to agree to the recommendations so that we can move forward without delay and deliver the high-quality care environments our residents and communities deserve.”
If approved, the Council will provide further updates as the programme progresses, including the construction timetable for Tweedbank and details of the phased works at Deanfield.