Residents to be consulted on plans to regenerate Upper Langlee

Scottish Borders Council and Waverley Housing are launching a joint ‘masterplanning’ project in Upper Langlee in Galashiels this month.Particularly focusing on Beech Avenue, Hawthorn Road, Larch Grove and Laurel Grove, the aim of the project is to guide the preparation of a comprehensive and fully costed feasibility study on regenerating the area, including creating high quality housing.The work is being funded by the council and also involves input from Scottish Borders Housing Association and Eildon Housing.A key part of the consultants’ work will be an extensive consultation exercise with local residents, community groups and other stakeholders, seeking their views on future options for the area.Ark Consultancy has been appointed to lead on the work, which is due to start this month. The final reports will be considered by the council and the Board of Waverley Housing in mid-2018, with the view to creating an action plan going forward.