Cheviot facilities
Detailed below are the property change proposals in Berwickshire put forward by the independent consultants in April 2025 following their review and the recommendations agreed by Council on Thursday 20 November.
Jedburgh
| Service/Property | Proposals within Integratis report | Agreed recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Jedburgh Town Hall | Consultants' Proposal: Explore closure and migrate activities to the school campus or retain with income-maximisation strategies |
Retain Jedburgh Town Hall whilst opportunities are explored to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation. Review the position by 31 March 2029 at the latest. |
| Laidlaw Memorial Pool | Consultants' Proposal: Maintain closure unless significant external investment and a sustainable operational model can be identified. |
Regarding Laidlaw Memorial Pool, request that officers work with the community with the aim of establishing a robust and sustainable business case for a full Community Asset Transfer and community-led operation of Laidlaw Memorial Pool. Recognises that ongoing Council revenue funding on a diminishing scale would be required to support a community operation. A further report to Council will be required on this proposal at such time as a request for Council funding is received. If there is no viable community solution by 31 March 2026 the facility will permanently close and disposal will be progressed. |
Kelso
| Service/Property | Proposals within Integratis report | Agreed recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Row Community Centre | Consultants' Proposal: Pursue closure or Community Asset Transfer transfer while ensuring continuity of community programmes, possibility to consolidate activities into Tait Hall. |
Retain Abbey Row Community Centre whilst opportunities are explored to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation by 31 March 2029 at the latest. Review the position by 31 March 2029 at the latest. |