Borders Greens manifesto for a better Borders – Scottish Borders Council Election 2022.

SCOTTISH BORDERS GREENS – MANIFESTO FOR A BETTER BORDERS
Think Global, Act Local.
By considering the climate emergency in every local action and decision we take, Green Councillors will ensure a just transition to a zero-carbon economy and society.
We will do this by taking local climate action, investing in services you need, ensuring communities work for everyone and revitalising local democracy.
TAKING LOCAL CLIMATE ACTION
Moving Scottish Borders to Net Zero
Farming and Agriculture.
Reducing and Managing Waste.

INVESTING IN SERVICES YOU NEED
Schools and Childcare
Creating a National Care Service.
Crisis and Anti-Poverty Services.
Better Public Transport.

CREATING COMMUNITIES FOR EVERYONE
Local Economy.
Social Housing and Warmer Homes.
Streets for People and Active Travel.
Leisure, Recreation, Arts and Culture.

REVITALISING LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Planning for a Green Future.
Fair Funding for Public Services.
Empowering Local Communities.

WITH GREEN COUNCILLORS WE CAN CREATE A BETTER BORDERS FOR ALL.
You can view the full manifesto document HERE or download below.


Green councillors will:
π Focus councils on climate and social justice in both planning and services.
π² Invest in places for people and nature