The Civic Government Licensing Committee of Scottish Borders Council met on Friday 19 June 2026. The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting and noted licences issued under delegated powers. They also moved to discuss licensing of short-term lets in private.

Licences Issued Under Delegated Powers

The committee noted a comprehensive list of licences that had been issued under delegated powers between March and June 2026. These included a wide range of permissions for local events and activities, such as temporary late hours catering for Tony's Tower in Selkirk, and numerous marches and parades organised by various community groups across the region, including the Selkirk Ex Standard Bearers Association, Chirnside Civic Week, and the Whipman Play Society. Market operator licences were also granted for events like Melrose 7's and the National Sheep Association event. Additionally, licences were issued for public entertainment, including funfairs in Lauder, Denholm, and West Linton, and temporary music festivals. A significant number of private hire vehicle licences and renewals were also processed, alongside skin piercing and tattoo studio licences, and numerous short-term let licences. Taxi driver and vehicle licences were also among those issued under delegated authority.

Licensing of Short Term Lets

The committee considered applications for the grant of Short Term Let Licences.

• 7 Heriot House, Heriot, EH38 5YB: This application was discussed.
• 8 Rutherford Gardens, West Linton EH46 7AP: This application was also discussed.

The meeting transcript indicates that the committee moved to discuss these items in private, as per Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, to consider information that might involve the disclosure of exempt information. The specific outcomes for these applications are not detailed in the provided public transcript. However, the minutes from a previous meeting on 20 March 2026 do show a decision to grant a Short Term Let Licence for Pine Lodge 3, Press Castle, Coldingham after considering objections related to access, parking, environmental impact, privacy, and the property's suitability. The applicants in that instance, Daniela Selhuber and her husband, had addressed concerns by detailing renovations, proposed conditions such as no parties or pets, and outlining their supervision plans.