November 2007 - Scottish Borders Council

Headlines for November 2007

Scottish Borders represents the UK in Portugal - Tuesday, Nov 27 2007
The Scottish Borders was invited to represent the UK at a conference in Portugal last week.
Funding boost for Borders events - Monday, Nov 26 2007
Two Scottish Borders events are to get a £38,900 boost next year, thanks to EventScotland’s regional events programme.
LocalView puts the Scottish Borders on the map - Monday, Nov 26 2007
A new online facility has been launched by Scottish Borders Council. It gives residents the chance to report a fault to the council, day and night.
Dragon Festival 2008 competition winner - Monday, Nov 26 2007
A pupil at Glendinning Primary School in Galashiels, Eilidh Hunter, is the winner of a competition to design a poster for the 2008 Chinese New Year Dragon Festival.
No reduction in class sizes in the Scottish Borders - Thursday, Nov 22 2007
Class sizes in primary 1-3 in the Borders will not be reduced, due to lack of Government funding.
Leading the way on child protection - Tuesday, Nov 20 2007
After 17 years of service as the Children’s Reporter for the Scottish Borders, Pauline Walker has taken up a three-year appointment as Independent Chair of the Child Protection Committee.
St Boswells Primary School makes tracks! - Tuesday, Nov 20 2007
A team of youngsters from St Boswells Primary School have won a top prize in the ‘Making Tracks’ competition, a project based on the development of the Waverley Railway Line.
Scottish Borders Council Administration announces Council Tax freeze - Tuesday, Nov 20 2007
Scottish Borders Council’s Administration has announced today its intention to freeze Council Tax levels during 2008/9 – meaning a zero per cent increase across the board.
Choose Life is nominated for National Training Award - Tuesday, Nov 20 2007
A training programme being rolled out by Choose Life, which has provided more than 250 people in Borders with the skills to spot the signs of suicide, has been shortlisted for a National Training Award.
Borders youngsters get tuned in to ‘Gie It Laldie’ - Monday, Nov 19 2007
More than 250 pupils from primary and secondary schools across the Borders are gearing up for ‘Gie it Laldie’ - the first event of its kind ever to take place in the region.
New school transport guidance is launched by Scottish Borders Council - Monday, Nov 19 2007
Scottish Borders Council has updated its guidance for parents and pupils on school transport. The new booklet entitled ‘Home to School Transport - A Guide for Parents and Pupils’ was launched recently at Council headquarters by Councillor Catriona Bhatia, Executive Member for Education and Councillor Jim Fullarton, Executive Member for Roads and Infrastructure.
Heriot Primary School celebrates new extension with visit from special guest - Monday, Nov 19 2007
Staff and pupils at Heriot Primary school recently welcomed their first special guest to the school since opening their new state-of-the-art extension.
Calling All Borderers – cast your vote in a TV competition - Friday, Nov 16 2007
Three Borders community projects are set to battle for your TV vote to help them each win up to £80,000 of lottery cash.
Task Force set up to tackle lack of affordable housing - Wednesday, Nov 7 2007
Councillor David Raw, Executive Member for Social Work Services, is set to lead a small dedicated team to examine the provision of affordable housing in the Borders. The team, made up of elected members from the Council’s Administration, will be studying approaches from across the UK to find solutions to the lack of affordable housing in the Borders.
Hugely over-stated claims of physical abuse of teachers - Wednesday, Nov 7 2007
Scottish Borders Council has acted promptly to correct the hugely overstated claims put forward by MSP John Lamont that physical attacks upon teachers in schools have risen by 447% in the past year.
Borderers encouraged to love food, hate waste - Tuesday, Nov 6 2007
Scottish Borders residents are being encouraged to do their bit to reduce the 15,800 tonnes of food waste generated each year across the region, by getting involved in a campaign launched by the Scottish Waste Awareness Group (SWAG).
‘Get Clicking Get Surfing’ is launched in Borders Libraries - Tuesday, Nov 6 2007
All Borders libraries are now offering free access to computer sessions as part of the ‘Get Clicking, Get Surfing’ programme which was launched recently.
Closure of A72 - updated version of 6 November - Tuesday, Nov 6 2007
Drivers are reminded that essential works will start on the A72 Blyth Bridge to Galashiels Road next week due to a £350,000 plan to improve road surface condition and visibility
Celebration of eating out in the Scottish Borders - Monday, Nov 5 2007
Twenty six accolades were presented to Borders food and drink businesses at the prestigious Scottish Borders Eating Out Awards held on 5 November at Tweed Horizons.
Happy digging at Newtown Primary School - Monday, Nov 5 2007
Newtown Primary School pupils gathered their trowels and headed outdoors for a unique gardening experience recently, thanks to Milestone Garden and Leisure Centre.
Scottish Borders Woodland Partnership - The Use of Sustainable Wood Fuel - Monday, Nov 5 2007
WOODENERGY SEMINARS - TO ANSWER THE BURNING QUESTION! This is a great opportunity to learn more about using wood fuel. Everyone has heard about climate change and the need to reduce global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Past reliance on fossil fuels has increased our CO2 emissions and, until recently, little thought was given to the consequences.
Woodland mural is unveiled at Fountainhall primary school - Friday, Nov 2 2007
Fountainhall Primary School and Nursery welcomed Executive Member for Education, Councillor Catriona Bhatia to the school to unveil their new woodland mural this week.