SELKIRK residents are being reminded that they can find out more information and have their say on the options for the redevelopment of a town centre landmark at two drop-in sessions in the next week.

Local businesses, community groups and the public have been invited to drop in to the Cross Keys Regeneration Hub on Thursday 26 March and Tuesday 31 March to find out about the Sir Walter Scott’s Courthouse Regeneration Project.

The Scottish Borders Council-led project is aimed at improving the town centre of Selkirk, creating better visitor facilities and also enhancing service delivery. Over recent months the Council has completed various property acquisitions around the historic Courthouse, which have opened up a wide range of options for the project. Before creating a business case the Council is keen to hear the community’s views on the scheme.

The Sir Walter Scott’s Courthouse Regeneration Project links in to the ongoing Selkirk Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) and the associated streetscape proposal.

Colin Gilmour, Selkirk CARS project officer, said: “This has the potential to be a major project for the town centre of Selkirk and as such it is important that the public have their say on what they would like to see included at the very outset.

“Following this initial phase of the consultation we will produce a business case which can then be used as the basis for funding bids and for potential design work to be carried out.” The drop-in sessions will be hosted in the Cross Keys Regeneration Hub between 2pm and 5pm, and 6pm and 8pm on both days.

The community will continue to be consulted at appropriate times as the project progresses.