Local leaders seek clarity for the Eastgate Theatre’s funding amid worries about potential Live Borders cuts.
Fraser Morrison runs the Eastgate and worries about funding cuts. The arts center might lose all Live Borders money as early as April, prompting fears of big trouble.
Carol Hamilton, in charge of housing and culture, said they haven’t decided anything yet, though tough choices are coming. She knows people are worried and understands the concerns in Tweeddale.
Talks between Live Borders and Eastgate caused alarm. She assured them no cuts are final right now and things might still change.
The council and Live Borders are fixing services to make everything sustainable. This transformation program aims for long-term solutions, but any big changes will need approval first.
The Eastgate gets sixty thousand pounds each year from Live Borders as core funding. This trust handles culture for the council, though funding has slowly decreased recently.