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Nominations Invited for Skirling Community Council Election
Nominations Invited for Skirling Community Council Election
Nominations are invited from members of the community whose names appear on the current Electoral Register for the Skirling Community Council area.
Community Councils play an important part in our towns and villages and anyone interested in working with their community is encouraged to put their name forward for this election.
The closing date for nominations is 12 noon on Wednesday 14 May 2025.
In the event of there being more nominations than places (6), a ballot will be held.
Click here for a nomination form in Word format or in PDF format.
If you need a hard copy of the form, please contact Democratic Services, Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0SA. Telephone no: 01835 826527.
Completed nomination forms should be returned by email to lynne.cuerden@scotborders.gov.uk, or by post to Lynne Cuerden, Skirling Community Council Election, Scottish Borders Council, Newtown St Boswells TD6 0SA.
For more information, contact the Communications and Marketing team on 01835 826632 or communications@scotborders.gov.uk.
Mental Health Awareness Week
of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Forum Conversation Café which will take place during Mental Health Awareness Week. The Café is planned for Wednesday 14th May 12-2pm at the Focus Centre in Galashiels and will feature discussion around the Creating Hope Awards, the NHS Ways to Be Well and the Mental Health Information Stations.
There will also be an opportunity to discuss what services need to better improve support for Mental Health.
Borders Buddies Get-togethers
Outside the Box has received funding to run a series of 6 Borders Buddies get-togethers in rural areas of Tweeddale. These are free and are for all adults and abilities, children can attend if accompanied by an adult.
These are fun, informal and accessible socials for people to make community connections and try a wee taster activity.
Please see details below.
Biggar Medical Practice Patient Group
We welcome views from patients about your experience of the practice and also other NHS and social care services used by you. You can let us know what has worked well and what has not – and how it might be improved. If you would like to give any feedback, please email biggarpatientgroup@outlook.com. Sarah Sinclair is the Chair of the Patient Group, which has membership across the practice area.
If, however, you wish to make a complaint – the practice follows the NHS Complaints Procedure, which we cannot participate in. More details on the complaints procedure can be found below with the practice website link.
The below minutes are also available on the practice website, where there is lots of health information: https://www.biggarmedicalpractice.co.uk/. Under the section About Us/Have Your Say you can find the minutes as well as the NHS Complaints Procedure.
PATIENT GROUP MINUTES: July 2023 | October 2023
Potholes and Road Repairs
To effectively register potholes and road repairs, use the FixMyStreet website or App, which allows you to locate the exact position of the problem and submit a photo. This is then directly submitted to the correct council department and keeps track of when/if the problem is dealt with (including re-contacting the council if nothing is done). A very effective tool.
Regular Skirling Events
These events take place in Skirling Village Hall regularly, everyone is welcome!
Pilates –
Wednesdays from 5pm to 6pm and Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm with Lindy. £7 per person per session. Contact Lindy on 07549 686 116 or by email on pilateswithlindy@gmail.com.
Skirling Lunch –
Every second Thursday in the month from 12pm. £2 per person.
Toddlers –
Toddler group for toddlers and babies every Friday from 9.30am to 11.30am. Swaps between Skirling and Broughton village halls. £2 per child. Contact Katy on 01899 860 252.
Citizens Advice Bureau / What Matters Hubs
Citizens Advice Bureau –
Contact Peebles Citizens Advice Bureau for information on a range of issues including benefits, debt advice, cost of living support, consumer, employment and housing issues – for free confidential advice, call them on 01721 721722.
The Citizens Advice Bureau, doctors, churches, social work and schools can also make referrals to Peebleshire Foodbank for people in need of emergency food parcels.
SBC – What Matters Hubs –
What Matters Hubs offer drop in sessions and appointments where you can meet people from community groups and voluntary organisations as well as social workers and occupational therapists. For more information, click here.
Live Borders Digital Library
As well as their physical libraries, Live Borders also offer an ever increasing digital library to all their members. Click here for the full details and links.