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Adjustment to school session dates
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012 in Schools news
School dates have changed slightly for the 2012/13 session.
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).
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.
Budget plans announced
Published on Tuesday 31st January 2012 in Media centre news
Council Administration reveals its 2012/13 budget plans.
Mary's Meals to help youngsters in Malawi
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012 in Media centre news
Charity scheme launched
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.
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
Dirtpot Corner
Published on Thursday 19th January 2012 in Media centre news
A72 works to take place.
Police and fire reform
Published on Tuesday 17th January 2012 in Media centre news
Bill launched in Galashiels
Business Excellence Awards
Published on Monday 16th January 2012 in Media centre news
Entries sought
Matthew meets an astronaut!
Published on Monday 16th January 2012 in Educational visits news
Kelso High School pupil meets astronaut
Galashiels Inner Relief Road update
Published on Thursday 12th January 2012 in Media centre news
Work resumes
Improvements at Shedden Park
Published on Wednesday 11th January 2012 in Media centre news
Kelso skate park and playground upgraded
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.
Scottish Borders recovers from severe winds
Published on Wednesday 4th January 2012 in Media centre news
Stormy weather hits region.
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.
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
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.
Children and Young People’s Services Plan
Published on Thursday 15th December 2011 in Activities and support for young people news
Consultation starts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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