BORDERERS are invited to have their say on the next council budget.

A survey launched by Scottish Borders Council (SBC) will seek to understand local people's priorities and to collect feedback on Council Tax and customer service arrangements and digital services.

From now until January 30, 2022, Borderers can have their say on spending on education, roads and climate change.

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Councillor Mark Rowley, council leader and executive member for economic regeneration and finance, said: “The council’s vision is to help provide the best quality of life for everyone living in the Scottish Borders, prosperity for our businesses and good health and resilience for our communities.

“But each year it becomes increasingly difficult to develop a balanced budget that meets our aspirations as a council, deals with current and future challenges, and caters for the increasing public demand for continued and enhanced delivery of public services.

“The result of this survey will provide invaluable insight into local priorities and that can be reflected in the budget setting process for 2022/23, and also help with financial and service plans for the years ahead, including the continued development and investment into digital services and how customers can interact with the council.

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“This really is an opportunity to influence the focus and spending of the council and therefore it is important that we get as wide a range of views and feedback as possible.

“It doesn’t take long to complete the survey and by doing so you will be playing #yourpart in shaping the future of the council and the area.”

Further information about the council’s financial plan and budget can be found at: www.scotborders.gov.uk/budget