Welcome message from the Chief Executive
"This web site 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.
E-mail problems now resolved
E-mail server problems at Scottish Borders Council have now been resolved and all staff are now able to send and receive e-mail. Any e-mails sent while the system was unavailable will be delivered to the appropriate recipients.
SBC agrees to establish a single licensing board
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Notice is hereby given that on 18th December 2008 , Scottish Borders Council agreed to disestablish the existing East and West Divisional Licensing Boards and constitute a single Scottish Borders Licensing Board. This will come into effect on 1 April 2009.
Notification of addresses and contact points will be published in due course. Contact details are available for Legal Services on this website.
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Council offers synthetic sandbags for sale from their contact centres - Thursday, Jan 1 2009
In line with Scottish Borders Council’s policy to support individuals to protect themselves from flooding, a new synthetic sandbag is now being offered for sale at cost price to the public via Council contact centres. -
Local business leaders discuss current economic climate - Tuesday, Dec 23 2008
Business leaders from across the Scottish Borders have attended a special meeting, called by the New Ways Partnership, to discuss the current economic situation and its implications for the Borders. -
Improvements to Council customer service in Galashiels - Tuesday, Dec 23 2008
The new year is set to bring about a new set-up for Scottish Borders Council (SBC) customer services in Galashiels. -
Peebles High School pupils attend ‘Make Waste History’ summit - Tuesday, Dec 23 2008
Pupils from Peebles High School joined more than 150 youngsters from schools across the Lothians and Borders to take part in a Make Waste History Summit in Edinburgh recently.
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