Scottish Borders Council

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School boys reading books

Adjustment to school session dates

Published on Friday 3rd February 2012 in Schools news

School dates have changed slightly for the 2012/13 session.

a snowman with trees in the background

Snow risk for the Borders

Published on Friday 3rd February 2012 in Winter weather news

Residents should be aware there is a risk of snow this weekend (4-5 February).

Police board volunteers

Can you help your community?

Published on Friday 3rd February 2012 in Police service - information news

Lothian and Borders Police Board is looking for volunteers.

Close up of Council HQ in Newtown St Boswells

Budget plans announced

Published on Tuesday 31st January 2012 in Media centre news

Council Administration reveals its 2012/13 budget plans.

Pupils enjoy lunch at Chirnside PS

Mary's Meals to help youngsters in Malawi

Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012 in Media centre news

Charity scheme launched

2012 Olympic Passport

2012 Olympic Passport

Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012 in Schools news

The 2012 Olympic Passport scheme is now open for pupils in P4 up to P7.

View of Laurie Bridge in Hawick's Wilton Park

Wilton Lodge Park - we need your views

Published on Monday 23rd January 2012 in Parks, gardens and open spaces news

Public exhibition to take place

Children’s Panel members nationwide recruitment campaign is underway

Published on Friday 20th January 2012 in Children's panel recruitment news

Volunteers sought to help area’s vulnerable children

View of Dirtpot Corner on the A72 near Cardrona

Dirtpot Corner

Published on Thursday 19th January 2012 in Media centre news

A72 works to take place.

Cllr David Parker and Kenny MacAskill meet local police and fire officers

Police and fire reform

Published on Tuesday 17th January 2012 in Media centre news

Bill launched in Galashiels

Business excellence award winners from 2010/11

Business Excellence Awards

Published on Monday 16th January 2012 in Media centre news

Entries sought

Pupil, astronaut and Mars Rover

Matthew meets an astronaut!

Published on Monday 16th January 2012 in Educational visits news

Kelso High School pupil meets astronaut

Elevated view of vehicles travelling along Bridge Place in Galashiels

Galashiels Inner Relief Road update

Published on Thursday 12th January 2012 in Media centre news

Work resumes

View of playground at Shedden Park in Kelso

Improvements at Shedden Park

Published on Wednesday 11th January 2012 in Media centre news

Kelso skate park and playground upgraded

Exterior view of Galashiels recycling centre

Works at Galashiels Waste Transfer Station

Published on Monday 9th January 2012 in Media centre news

Recycling centre will remain open while alterations are made.

a tree blown over by high wind

Scottish Borders recovers from severe winds

Published on Wednesday 4th January 2012 in Media centre news

Stormy weather hits region.

Christmas present with calendar

Festive holiday arrangements

Published on Tuesday 20th December 2011 in Council and government news

Many of our offices and services are closed over the holidays.

Common Good and Trust Funds

Published on Monday 19th December 2011 in Scheme of administration news

New investment strategy approved.

Hawick Library

Libraries and contact centres

Published on Monday 19th December 2011 in Libraries and archives news

Changes to libraries, contact centres and library and information service approved

Roxburgh bridge covered in snow

Heavy snow across the region

Published on Friday 16th December 2011 in Media centre news

The Borders is affected by heavy snow and icy conditions.

Woman thinking about what to write

Children and Young People’s Services Plan

Published on Thursday 15th December 2011 in Activities and support for young people news

Consultation starts.

Old television on a hill

New Year’s resolution - recycle e-waste

Published on Thursday 15th December 2011 in Recycling news

Clear your sheds and cupboards of old electronic gadgets.

Ground at Boleside

Published on Tuesday 13th December 2011 in Countryside and leisure news

Our Executive Committee has decided not to renew the lease for ground at Boleside in Galashiels.

Streetscape works in Galashiels

Published on Tuesday 13th December 2011 in Regeneration news

Works will continue in Market Square and at the top of Channel Street in Galashiels in early February 2012, weather permitting.

Kelso high school space car

Cool kids create cars for Mars

Published on Tuesday 13th December 2011 in Schools news

Future space explorers create designs for planet rovers at Kelso HS.

Girl playing fiddle

Jethart Folk music weekend

Published on Sunday 11th December 2011 in Media centre news

We together with the Youth Music Initiative (YMI) ran a very successful traditional music workshop weekend for children and young people in the Jedburgh Community and Arts Centre back in November.

Road closed due to flood

B6359 road closure

Published on Friday 9th December 2011 in Road closures and diversions news

The B6359 Melrose to Bowden Toll is closed between the B6398 junction, West of Bowden, and the A699 junction at Bowden Toll crossroads.

a tree blown over by high wind

Region recovers from storm

Published on Friday 9th December 2011 in Emergencies - severe weather warnings news

Services back to normal

Revised public venue hire charges approved

Published on Wednesday 7th December 2011 in Venue hire and hall bookings news

Our Executive has approved recommendations made by the Council’s Scrutiny Panel to introduce a revised schedule of charges for the hire of public venues across the Scottish Borders.

Clock hands

Alignment of secondary school timetables

Published on Wednesday 7th December 2011 in Schools news

No change in school session 2012/13.

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