Residents in Tweedbank are being invited to submit their views over a proposed 'masterplan' for the town.

A previous round of consultation events took place in spring this year, with around 200 people attending the session in March. The new drop-in sessions will take place between 2pm – 9pm at Tweedbank Community Centre on Wednesday, 27 September.

As part of the Borders Railway Blueprint programme, two 'masterplans' for Galashiels and Tweedbank are in the process of being created.

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The documents set out a medium to long term strategy for both communities through the allocation of spaces for commercial, retail, residential and community facilities, as well as roads and utilities. This will allow the Local Development Plan to be updated and encourage investors to understand the opportunities available in both communities.

At the event, a team of architects will be available to discuss the local needs and opportunities as well as what in the existing townscape should be protected.

Cllr Mark Rowley said: "The Borders Railway has already provided significant opportunities to the area since it opened exactly two years ago and the Blueprint programme aims to maximise these economic benefits.

"Both the Tweedbank and Galashiels masterplans are potential game-changers for both communities and I would therefore encourage local people to get involved."

(LM)