The Borders missed its affordable housing target while homeless households were placed across the border.
Author: Borders Greens
Scottish Borders Green Party actively seeks a fair, just and sustainable Scotland.
Laura Moodie elected Green MSP for South Scotland
A historic result: 15 Scottish Green MSPs, and for the first time everyone in Scotland has a Green MSP.
Introducing Laura Moodie
Laura Moodie sets out her vision for a fairer, stronger, greener South of Scotland.
Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle: time for a date, not more studies
The extension is moving to a business case. The Scottish Greens’ 2026 manifesto commits to it.
Council Tax up 8.5%, but second homes finally pay their way
Second homes now pay 225% Council Tax and long-term empty homes 300%, using powers won by Green MSPs.
Live Borders funding down 45% in real terms, says Peebles Community Council
Peebles community council’s own analysis says the council’s leisure funding has fallen sharply once inflation is counted.
A £123 million pothole: Borders roads need a proper plan
Fully repairing Borders roads would cost £123m. The council has £5m. Rural roads are paying the price.
Most of Europe has a visitor levy. Why not the Borders?
The council has set up a working group on a visitor levy. We say: consult properly, and spend it on what visitors use.
Pools, libraries and halls: fewer, but better?
The council has approved a smaller leisure estate. Communities taking over halls need real support, not just the keys.
Public buses work: council now runs half the Borders network
Scottish Borders Council now runs 19 of the region’s 39 bus services itself, and passenger numbers are climbing.
