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Key Issues
Read more about the Key Issues affecting our region:
Education>>.. Edinburgh City Region>>.. Transport and the Railway>>.. Housing and Development>>.. Local Services, Local Democracy>>.. The Borders Economy>>.. A Decent Society>>.. The Environment>>.. Tourism>>..
Education
Towards the best schools in Britain. Read more >>..
Edinburgh City Region
Should the Borders be part of the Edinburgh City Region? Read more >>..
Transport and the Railway
Everyone was sad to lose the real Waverley line, but the railway to Tweedbank now proposed is slow, cannot carry freight and can only serve a tiny part of the region, and the cost to all Borderers will be enormous. Read more >>..
Housing and Development
It is a disgrace that while waiting lists for accommodation grow in the Borders, the Council is focussing on providing executive housing for commuters. The Borders Party believes that housing must be related to local needs and local employment. Read more >>..
Local Services, Local Democracy
Ever felt that the Council acts in a remote, unaccountable fashion? Read more >>..
The Borders Economy
Recognising our strengths, protecting our unrivalled natural and cultural heritage and thinking local, sustainable and long-term: that’s the way to attract the right businesses, reduce travel and create employment stability. Read more >>..
A Decent Society
Too many older people in the Borders? We think not! Read more >>..
The Environment
The Borders Party is fully committed to introducing environmentally friendly policies so that we can preserve our region for future generations. Read more >>..
Tourism
The Borders Party would like to see a revitalised tourism industry in the Scottish Borders. Proposals include the realignment of funding for VisitScotland and the establishment of a local tourist organisation funded by Scottish Borders Council. Read more >>..
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