Yetholm Community Council

Yetholm Community Council meets on the last Tuesday of every month - with the exception of July and December - in the Yetholm School Hall at 7.30pm
The A.G.M. is held each April at a venue and time as publicised.
All these meetings are open to the general public and provide an opportunity to join in with matters and debates which directly affect the village.
In addition to the list of Councillors below, the meetings are also attended by the local representative from Scottish Borders Council and the Community Police Officer.

By clicking on the selection below, you can access the three most recent approved sets of minutes from these meetings.
Specific minutes of other meetings can be obtained on request by contacting us on the following link. Minutes Request

 

The next meeting of Yetholm Community Council, will be held on Tuesday 29th July 2008, starting at 7.00pm in the Youth Hall. Members of the public are most welcome.

Click on the following links to read the last three sets of approved minutes

 

Minutes May 2008

Minutes April 2008

Minutes March 2008

 

 

 

Chairman's Report 2008

 

 

Community Council Vacancies

Following the recent notification of two vacancies, applications have now been received. Barbara Paul has beenn regularly nominated and proposed and this application has now been approved. A second application is on the table and will be discussed at the next available meeting.

 

 

Community Council Pavilion Questionnaire

Yetholm Community Council, recently appointed a sub-committee of Councillors to look at the possible re-development/refurbishment of the current sports pavilion. After consulting with several groups and distributing a village wide questionnaire, the initial resaults have been collated to a phase one report paper. You can read all the details by clicking on the following link :-

Yetholm Community Council Phase One Questionnaire Document

If you wish to comment further or would like to be involved in the future of this project, please use the 'Contact Us' link on the left hand side of the page to send your details.

 

Community Council Review

Scottish Borders Council will shortly begin reviewing how it works with community councils.
All community councils are currently governed by a Scheme of Establishment that sets out the purpose of community councils, how elections should be carried out, information required in constitutions and the area covered by each community council.
The current scheme came into force in 1997 when the former district council merged to form Scottish Borders Council.
The review is the chance for community councillors to shape the way for the future and share their experiences on what is working and what is not.
The review, expected to be completed next Spring, is being carried out by a working group that includes community councillors, Scottish Borders Councillors and Council officials. Each member of the group will bring their own knowledge and experiences to develop the new guidance.
Community councils are being encouraged either to join the working group or pass their comments on through Clare Malster, SBC Community Engagement Officer.
She explained, This review is the chance for us to work together to develop a new Scheme that meets all of our needs and aspirations. The revised scheme will be developed in partnership with the working group having a vital role to play in making sure that all views are represented.
More information about the review is available from Clare Malster at cmalster@scotborders.gov.uk or by telephoning 01835 826626 (directline).

 

Yetholm Festival Committee

Yetholm Festival Committee is a sub-committee of Yetholm Community Council, with the principle objective of looking after the business and running of the annual Yetholm Festival Week. The sub-committee takes in representation from Community Council with additional assistance from ex-Principals and interested members of the public. Meetings are usually held once per month which unless otherwise stated, are open to the public.

The 2007/08 meeting dates are as follows

The 1st Monday of every month unless otherwise stated - (November 07 = 12th November)

Starting time of 7.30pm in a venue announced on an ongoing basis.

The 2008 Installation evening will be held on Friday 2nd May 2008.

2008 Festival Week will take place from 15th - 21st June 2008 incl'

Full details of the above events will be announced nearer to the relevant dates.