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SP Energy Networks, Cross Border Connection

Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) Report

SP Energy Networks has published a report on the first round of consultation on the Cross Border Connection planned in the Scottish Borders.   

Cross Border Connection would see a new power line running north-south from a proposed substation north of Galashiels, to a point at the Scotland-England border, south of Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders to meet increased demand from the electrification of heat and transport and strengthen security of supply.  

The Report More Info

13.10.25

Invitation to attend Historic Environment Scotland - Talking About Heritage Workshop

Border Club, Hawick

43 North Bridge Street, Hawick, TD9 9PX.

21st October, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm with registration and coffee at 12:15

Why take part?

Have your say: Help us to understand the things that matter to you and your community

Celebrate your area:

Share and spotlight the heritage that makes your area special

Shape the future: Influence national policy, including the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland

Get Tickets More Info

19.08.25

LAMCC Extraordinary
Public Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

Monday the 25th of August 7.00pm
Currie Memorial Hall Lilliesleaf

In advance of our Community Council response to Center Parcs Planning application. Come along and contribute to this process, make your individual and community views heard, or ask any questions to LAMCC on this matter.

We hope to see you there!

Center Parcs Planning
Application Drop-in sessions

Every Tuesday

Hawick Business Centre, Oliver Cresent, Hawick

will be holding a second open afternoon to discuss the proposed planting

Every Tuesday - 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm

PAUL HOGARTH (Community Liason Officer)

will be available to answer any questions about the application.

paul.hogarth@centerparcs.co.uk

04.06.25

Eskdalemuir Forestry Ltd

PUBLIC NOTICE

Eskdalemuir Forestry Ltd

will be holding a second open afternoon to discuss the proposed planting scheme at Whitslaid, near Roberton.
This will be held on the

19th of June from 1.30pm till 5pm

at Ashkirk Village Hall, Ashkirk, Selkirk. TD7 4NU

Contact Tel. 01387 373 284

04.06.25

LILLIESLEAF ASHKIRK &
MIDLEM COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Dates of meetings for 2025/26

The Community Council will meet as follows:

Tuesday July 22nd Midlem (Village Hall) 7pm
Tuesday Sept 16thth Lilliesleaf (Currie Memorial Hall) 7pm
Tuesday Nov 18th Ashkirk (Village Hall) 7pm
Tuesday Jan 20th Midlem (Village Hall) 7pm
Tuesday Mar 17th Lilliesleaf (Currie Memorial Hall) 7pm
Tuesday May 19th (AGM) Ashkirk (Village Hall) 7pm

Meetings take place in village halls at 7pm Everyone is very welcome to attend. You can contact the Community Council by e-mail on

lamccsecretary@gmail.com

14.05.25

Defibrillator training

LAMCC Defibrillator training has been arranged for
Thursday 22nd May in Lilliesleaf village hall from 6pm to 8pm ❤️

This is a drop-in session for LAM residents and run by experienced trainers who will bring manikins and training defibrillators to teach us all how to use them. The more people who know how to use this life saving equipment, the better.

Please join us at any point during the evening ‼️
Looking forward to seeing you all on 22nd May ❤️

6.05.25

Join the CROWDFUNDER

A Crowdfunder to save TODRIG from the Sitka Spruce plantation
Set up with the aim of funding a Judicial Review into the decicion
for no requirement for an Environmental Impact Assessment .

more info

16.04.25

called for the halting of a proposed giant tree - planting scheme

The revised response Re Todrig - submitted to Forestry Scotland, sent to SBC and other interested parties/stockholders from LAMCC.

(Image from Scottish Herald Article) Read the Article in The Scottish Herald Newspaper online or view the PDF choose from buttons below

TODRIG Poster Campaign The Scottish Herald online - Article Read LAMCC response sent View Herald Article as PDF

26.03.25

Public ConsultaTion Event
Come and meet us

Wednesday 26th March

From 2pm to 7pm
Denholm Village Hall

enquiries.scotland@centerparcs.co.uk Register for updates

22.02.25

Public ConsultaTion Event
Come and meet us

Wednesday 26th February

From 12pm to 7pm
Lilliesleaf Village Hall

enquiries.scotland@centerparcs.co.uk Register for updates

10.2.25

Concerns about the impact of the proposed Scottish Borders Center Parcs

Development on the local roads’ infrastructure and consequent impacts for the local community and its residents

The road response document has been sent to representatives of involved/interested parties and Stakeholders - these being Center Parcs, SBC Planning, Leader, and CEO - to Deputy First Minister, Transport Scotland and the A7 Action Group.

View Road Reponse Document

10.02.25

Come and meet Center Parcs
representatives - ask your questions

Wednesday 12th FebruaryFrom 11am to 7pm
Hawick Rugby Club

enquiries.scotland@centerparcs.co.uk Register for updates

29.11.24

Register with Centre Parcs

Details on registering with Centre Parcs for updates on the planned park and ongoing development - get informed.

UPDATE on extraordinary Meeting Scheduled
for

6.30pm Tuesday 14th January 2025

Currie Memorial Hall, Lilliesleaf.

enquiries.scotland@centerparcs.co.uk Register for updates Schedule meeting info

29.11.24

SP ENergy Networks

SP Energy Networks is extending the consultation period for the proposed Cross Border Connection - Gala North to Scottish Border – until the 23rd of December 2024.

Project website
Read more

From July 2024

BUS TIMETABLE

After years of fighting to connect Lilliesleaf and Midlem to a bus service, the following will go live on Monday 22nd July. Please, can you advertise this on FB and your website and ask people to feedback to me - this is a new service and tweaks may be needed.

Operates Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Selkirk Taxi Bus Pre booking essential

Call 07950 108927

Email: randltaxis@outlook.com

BUS TIMES