Joint review of sport, leisure and cultural services

N/A - this facility did not form part of the scoring exercise as in line with the previous decision of Council relating to the new Galashiels Academy Campus, it will close during 2026 when all current activities have been relocated.

N/A - a new pool will open within the new Academy as planned.

Retain Old Gala House whilst opportunities are explored to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation. Review the position by 31 March 2029 at the latest. As this is a common good asset a further consultation would be required to comply with the principles of the law regarding common good assets at the point that any asset transfer is being considered

Work with the Focus Centre management committee and wider community to explore the viability of developing a sustainable community-led business case for community asset transfer by 31 March 2029 at the latest, recognising the resulting budget shortfall would require to be addressed through the Council’s financial planning process.

Retain TriFitness and maximise usage and income generation.

Retain Corn Exchange/Ormiston Institute whilst opportunities were explored to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation. Review the position by 31 March 2029 at the latest. As this is a trust asset additional legal steps would be required before this recommendation can be progressed.

N/A - the library has been relocated to the new primary school, as intended.

Retain Lauder Public Hall whilst opportunities are explored to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation. Review the position by 31 March 2029 at the latest. As this is a common good asset a further consultation would be required to comply with the principles of the law regarding common good assets at the point that any asset transfer is being considered.

Retain Stow Town Hall whilst opportunities are explored to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation. Review the position by 31 March 2029 at the latest. At the point that this progresses to an asset transfer request there will need to be a further legal process since this property is held by SBC as a trust.

Retain Langlee Community Centre and remodel to stimulate and maximise community activities in an improved, vibrant facility, increasing usage and income generation.

Retain Newtown St Boswells Community Wing and introduce a new management/operating model to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation. Review the position by 31 March 2029 at the latest.

Regarding Selkirk Leisure Centre and Caravan Park, 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 or any other 3rd party operational arrangements. Recognises ongoing Council revenue funding 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 was received, or if urgent capital investment was required to support ongoing operation of the facility. If there is no viable community or 3rd party solution by 31 March 2029 at the latest the facility will close and consultation on disposal will be progressed, in accordance with law regarding common good assets.

Retain Halliwell's House Museum and co-locate Selkirk library service into the building and progress with development of a shared access arrangement with Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom which allows staffing rationalisation and increased footfall across both sites. Pursue disposal of the Library building.

Retain Halliwell's House Museum and co-locate Selkirk library service into the building and progress with development of a shared access arrangement with Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom which allows staffing rationalisation and increased footfall across both sites. Pursue disposal of the Library building.

Retain Argus Community Centre and maximise usage and income generation, whilst opportunities are explored to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation by 31 March 2029 at the latest whilst a long-term proposition was developed, to be shaped by discussions with existing tenant and user groups exploring options which enable property rationalisation and support early learning, educational and community benefits within Selkirk.

Regarding Selkirk Leisure Centre and Caravan Park, 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 or any other 3rd party operational arrangements. Recognises ongoing Council revenue funding 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, or if urgent capital investment is required to support ongoing operation of the facility. If there is no viable community or 3rd party solution by 31 March 2029 the facility will close and consultation on disposal will be progressed, in accordance with law regarding common good assets.

Retain Tweedbank Sports Centre and Bowling Hall and undertake property feasibility works to identify opportunities to maximise usage and income and associated investment requirements.

Retain Tweedbank Community Centre and introduce a new management/operating model to maximise usage, increase sustainability and income generation. Review the position by 31 March 2029 at the latest