Cockburnspath and Cove Community Council

That the Parliament congratulates Cockburnspath and Cove Community Council, local volunteers and residents on the development of their Local Place Plan; notes that a community meeting on 21 October 2026 brought together more than 100 residents, volunteers, elected representatives and partner organisations; commends the extensive research, consultation and engagement underpinning the plan, which reached over a third of the local population; welcomes the strong focus on ensuring that young people’s voices were heard, with 24 local children and young people participating in dedicated workshops to help shape priorities for the area; notes that over 96% of respondents highlighted the importance of the local school and nursery to the community’s future; recognises that young people identified the need for better facilities for older children, more clubs and outdoor activities, improved parks and places to meet friends and greater opportunities to participate in local decision making; welcomes the plan’s recognition of the strong sense of belonging and pride felt by young people in their community, and congratulates all those involved in producing such a well-researched, community-led vision for the future of Cockburnspath, Cove and Old Cambus in Berwickshire.