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Save the weighbridge office - East Station car park, Peebles

As many of you will know, the Peebles Community Trust (PCT) is running a campaign to preserve the old weighbridge office in East Station car park. Trains last ran through Peebles in the 1960s and this is the last surviving building in the town that dates from the railway era. The Community Trust believe that it is necessary for them to take ownership of the building, as a first step, as they set about raising the funds to refurbish it to heritage standards. This transfer of ownership can be achieved under the terms of the Community Empowerment Act and as part of that process, there will be a public consultation that will run until the 29th of April, 2024.  The PCT need as many of you as possible to lend them your support in the form of a positive comment. You can link to the online form here. People can also email comments to communityengagement@scotborders.gov.uk or write to the Communities & Partnership Team at SBC headquarters. Paper copies of the consultation documents can also be read in the SBC Offices on the High Street and in Peebles Library. All comments must be made in writing and include a name and address. With your help, the Peebles Community Trust can preserve this important historic building for future generations.

Committee Meetings

The committee will be holding its next meeting on Tuesday the 16th of April at 7.30pm. If you have any concerns, or would like to contact the committee, please contact us.