PLASTIC isn't so fantastic in Selkirk after a row emerged over plans for a new noticeboard in front of the iconic Victoria Hall.

The current rear-opening noticeboard, which lists events and details of community groups, is needing replaced as changing notices requires trampling through the Flodden Memorial Garden.

At an earlier meeting of Selkirk Community Council it was agreed to source cash to buy one that can be opened from the front.

But proposals tabled this week by Selkirkshire councillor Michelle Ballantyne were met with anger.

The local member had obtained £600 funding for the project and sourced a blue plastic noticeboard which can be attached to the Victoria hall railings.

Community council chairman Alistair Pattullo said: "I don't think a plastic noticeboard is suitable for a building such as the Victoria Hall.

"It is simply unacceptable."

The chairman was backed by council member Ian King.

He added: "We are talking about a listed building and I think it deserves better."

Since the Flodden Memorial Garden was created in the grounds of the Victoria Hall two years ago it has proven difficult for posters and notices to be changed.

And the current noticeboard is also showing signs of wear and tear.

Councillor Ballantyne agreed to look at other options for the replacement. She said: "We made a bid for the money and it was accepted.

"The money doesn't have to be for the noticeboard we have identified - it can be for whatever type of board you choose.

"It is possible to get a board that attaches to the railings and can be opened from the front."

An agreement was reached to source an alternative board.