Welcome message from the Chief Executive
"This website is laying the foundation for the whole modernisation of local government in the Borders and I hope that users
will find the layout interesting, stimulating, responsive and useful." David Hume, Chief Executive.


Walk to School Week
Between 12th and the 16th of May 8,000 primary school kids will be walking to school as part of the UK-wide campaign encouraging families to leave their cars at home, to be greener, and reduce congestion. Find out more about our involvement in the campaign.

SB Connect
The spring issue of the Council's newspaper for residents, SB Connect, is now being distributed to households. You can read it online here.
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Walk to School Week - Friday, May 9 2008
Scottish Borders will be a much more pleasant place to be in rush hour when around 8,000 children from 42 primary schools take part in Walk to School Week on 12-16 May. -
Border Libraries celebrate Bookstart in Scotland Day - Friday, May 9 2008
Babies and toddlers across the Borders will be taking part in special Library Rhymetimes to celebrate Bookstart in Scotland Day on Thursday 15th May. -
Model T celebrations come to the Borders and Edinburgh - Friday, May 9 2008
The British centenary celebrations of the Ford Model T, first produced in 1908, take place in the Borders and Edinburgh this month. -
Duns Primary School saves the world! - Friday, May 9 2008
Well – maybe not the whole world - but they are doing their bit to help the environment and their health, by putting together a school travel plan with the help of Scottish Borders Council (SBC).
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