The Jedburgh Common Good Sub-Committee was scheduled to consider financial assistance requests and review the fund's financial performance. A key item was a request from Jedburgh Grammar Campus Parent Council for funding towards a community vending machine. The committee was also scheduled to review a monitoring report detailing the fund's income and expenditure for the three months leading up to 30 June 2026.

Applications for Financial Assistance

The sub-committee was scheduled to consider an application for financial assistance from the Jedburgh Grammar Campus Parent Council. The Parent Council was seeking £2,400 to purchase a new vending machine for the school's central atrium. The funds generated from the vending machine would be used by the Parent Council to support various school projects, including funding for school trips, educational resources, and staff training. The application highlighted that the vending machine would also be accessible to community members using the school facilities. The proposed vending machine was to be stocked in accordance with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020¹. The Parent Council stated they would be responsible for the machine's maintenance and stocking, with a monthly service fee of £10.

Monitoring Report for 3 Months to 30 June 2026

The sub-committee was scheduled to review a monitoring report from the Director of Finance, detailing the income and expenditure for the Jedburgh Common Good Fund for the period up to 30 June 2026. The report indicated a forecast surplus of £170,789 for the 2026/27 financial year, with projections suggesting this could increase to £236,869 by the end of the 2028/29 financial year. The report also noted that no property expenditure was expected over the next three years. Regarding grants, £20,000 was available within the budget for the current financial year. The report also provided an update on the Aegon Asset Management Investment Fund, showing its value at £1,017,770 as of 30 June 2026, with a forecast investment income of £48,589 for the year. The report also detailed a long-term loan to Jedburgh Golf Club, with the first repayment expected in November 2027.

Minutes and Action Tracker

The sub-committee was scheduled to review the minutes from previous meetings, specifically the Special Meeting of 29 June 2026 and the Meeting of 25 May 2026. They were also due to review the Action Tracker, which details outstanding actions from previous meetings. The minutes from the 29 June 2026 meeting indicated that the sub-committee had previously agreed to support the Jedburgh Tourism Alliance with £10,000 for the 2026/2027 tourism season. This support was for activities such as leaflet distribution, social media promotion, and improvements to town signage. The minutes also showed an agreement to award the Jethart Callant's Festival a grant of £3,120 for horse hire for a mounted parade during the King's visit on 2 July 2026, and to approve a payment of £1,835 for flags purchased for schoolchildren attending the same event. The minutes from the 25 May 2026 meeting showed that a decision on the Jedburgh Tourism Alliance application had been deferred, with further information requested.