en.Wedoany.com Reported - Scottish Borders Council has agreed in principle to provide up to £135,000 in funding to a local group to support the reopening of the Laidlaw Memorial Pool in Jedburgh.

This funding agreement is still subject to securing funds from other sources, with the Borderlands Place Programme being crucial to the pool's reopening. After the pool closed at the end of 2024, the Jedburgh community took action, forming a new steering group to advance operational plans for the pool and related health and wellbeing spaces within the building.

Council Leader Euan Jardine said the council was pleased to agree to provide this one-off significant funding to support Jed Valley Swim, provided the group successfully secures other financial support. The council will also support this new community-led charity on very favourable lease terms until the group acquires full ownership.

Councillor Jardine added that this is an important step for the community in advancing an ambitious plan to reopen the pool and gym from next summer, along with offering various other health and wellbeing services. This does depend on securing other significant funding for building repairs and equipment upgrades. The council will continue to work with partners to help Jed Valley Swim put forward the best possible proposal.

Community engagement activities carried out by the council and Jed Valley Swim have shown strong local support for the facility's reopening and a firm commitment to using its services regularly.

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