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A sign at a council recycling centre

Selkirk recycling centre re-opening delayed

Published on Wednesday 21st March 2012

One day later than expected

A sign at a council recycling centre

Temporary closure at Selkirk recycling centre

Published on Friday 2nd March 2012

Site to be expanded

Tree works in Peebles

Published on Tuesday 21st February 2012

Local parking arrangements to be affected

West Linton Primary School

West Linton Primary School contractor appointed

Published on Friday 10th February 2012

New school moves step closer

Gordon Jack and Steven Hogg with the BGH mural

New art installation unveiled

Published on Thursday 9th February 2012

An impressive 72 canvas collage mural has been unveiled at the Borders General Hospital.

Retained firefighters are needed for local communities

Published on Thursday 9th February 2012

Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service is currently looking for retained firefighters across the Borders.

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

Police and fire reform

Published on Tuesday 17th January 2012

Bill launched in Galashiels

Exterior view of Galashiels recycling centre

Works at Galashiels Waste Transfer Station

Published on Monday 9th January 2012

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

Stormy weather hits region.

Roxburgh bridge covered in snow

Heavy snow across the region

Published on Friday 16th December 2011

The Borders is affected by heavy snow and icy conditions.

Girl playing fiddle

Jethart Folk music weekend

Published on Sunday 11th December 2011

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.

Library and contact centre integration proposal

Published on Friday 18th November 2011

Report to full council will go ahead in December.

Netherdale 3G pitch

Netherdale 3G opening postponed

Published on Wednesday 16th November 2011

Weather holds up final touches to the new pitch.

Veterans handbook now available

Published on Monday 7th November 2011

We have launched the first fully comprehensive guide for service veterans coming to settle in the area in the week leading up to the Armistice and Remembrance events.

Torch route unveiled

Published on Monday 7th November 2011

The route of the Olympic Torch has been announced by the London 2012 Organising Committee.

Tracey Logan

Council appoints new Chief Executive

Published on Friday 28th October 2011

The current Director of Resources Tracey Logan took up the position from 27 October following a thorough recruitment process.

Councillor David Parker

Welcome to the new website

Published on Friday 21st October 2011

Our new site is here for you to explore.

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