March 2009 - Scottish Borders Council

Headlines for March 2009

Icelandic bank funds update - Friday, Mar 27 2009
Scottish Borders Council, along with other Scottish authorities, has been working closely with COSLA, the Scottish Government and the Local Government Association and HM Treasury in England to seek full repayment of the outstanding sums in relation to its deposits in two Icelandic banks, Landsbanki and Heritable Bank.
Funding for Borders festivals - Friday, Mar 27 2009
As part of this year’s budget decisions, Borders festivals will continue to receive funding from the Council over the next three years.
Scottish Borders welcomes ‘Taste of the Tattoo’ - Friday, Mar 27 2009
The Scottish Borders is hosting one of four ‘Taste of the Tattoo’ performances which are taking place as part of Homecoming Scotland 2009.
SBC museums service wins COSLA excellence award - Friday, Mar 27 2009
Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) Museums and Galleries Service was awarded with the Scottish Government’s ‘Delivering Excellence Award’ recently for its successful leadership of the ‘Regional Museums Training and Development Project’.
Council newspaper, SB Connect, scoops award - Thursday, Mar 26 2009
Scottish Borders Council has scooped another top award – this time for its residents’ newspaper, SB Connect.
More success for Swim Team Borders - Wednesday, Mar 25 2009
Members of Swim Team Borders continued to show significant improvement at the East District Swimming Championships in Glenrothes recently.
Border libraries continue to get smarter - Wednesday, Mar 25 2009
Following the success of a pilot project in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) Library and Information Services will continue its programme to re-register all their library members.
Housecalls to boost recycling - Wednesday, Mar 25 2009
Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) recycling team advisers are set to visit households in the Burnfoot area of Hawick to help residents get the most out of their kerbside recycling services.
Summer garden waste collections return 2009 - Tuesday, Mar 24 2009
Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) kerbside collections of garden waste will start again from Monday 30 March, 2009.
Active Easter for youngsters in the Borders - Tuesday, Mar 24 2009
There’s no excuse for local youngsters being bored during the Easter holidays thanks to a jam-packed sports and physical activity programme on offer from Scottish Borders Council’s sports development team, Active Schools staff and Border Sport and Leisure Trust.
Scottish Borders Structure Plan Alteration - Tuesday, Mar 24 2009
On 20 March Scottish Ministers advertised the proposed modifications to the Structure Plan Alteration submitted to them by the Council in July 2008.
Art exhibition season opens at Old Gala House - Tuesday, Mar 24 2009
A group of artists who have all experienced mental health problems have formed a unique exhibition of their work in the Pringle Room in Old Gala House, which will run from 28 March - 2 May 2009.
Two new Borders primary schools taking shape - Tuesday, Mar 24 2009
Scottish Borders councillors have enjoyed a tour of the sites of two Borders Primary Schools currently being built.
Planning officers move to Council HQ - Monday, Mar 23 2009
As part of Scottish Borders Council’s plans to deliver a modernised planning system, 30 officers are relocating from area offices to Council headquarters in Newtown St Boswells.
First Minister praises Borders Homecoming Scotland 2009 initiative for local businesses - Thursday, Mar 19 2009
First Minister Alex Salmond has praised a Scottish Borders Council (SBC) initiative to increase the commercial opportunities around Homecoming Scotland 2009.
Scottish Borders Primary pupils are putting their green feet forward - Tuesday, Mar 17 2009
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has launched its Green Feet Forward initiative to encourage primary school children to choose environmentally-friendly ways of getting to school – on a regular basis.
Progress on plans for road to new Clovenfords school - Thursday, Mar 12 2009
On 10 March 2009 Scottish Borders Council (SBC) made a compulsory purchase order to provide access to the proposed new Primary School in Clovenfords.
Big Lottery Fund Comes to Town - Thursday, Mar 12 2009
The Big Lottery Fund is coming to Old Gala House, Galashiels on Friday 20 March from 10am to 12 noon.
External contracts for the delivery of home care services - Wednesday, Mar 11 2009
In April 2006, Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Committee agreed to gradually increase the amount of home care purchased from the external sector from around one third to one half. To help with this, there has been a tendering exercise to secure high quality services at the best price to the Council.
New Eyemouth High School opens for pupils - Thursday, Mar 5 2009
Today (Thursday 5 March 2009) will see pupils and staff begin lessons in their fantastic new high school at Gunsgreen, Eyemouth.
Borders Tunesmiths record new CD live - Wednesday, Mar 4 2009
The Borders Tunesmiths will record exciting new compositions for their next CD in the Borders Traditions series, live at the Heart of Hawick this Saturday 7 March 2009.
Arrival of baby Parker - Wednesday, Mar 4 2009
David and Ruth Parker are delighted to announce the birth of Angus Edward James Parker.
New ‘twin pack’ vehicle for Scottish Borders rural collections - Wednesday, Mar 4 2009
Innovative new refuse collection vehicles have been seen out and about recently – introduced by Scottish Borders Council (SBC) to make waste and recycling collections in rural areas more efficient.
Second homes council tax funds affordable housing projects - Tuesday, Mar 3 2009
The council tax revenue from second homes and long-term empty properties will support the development of a range of affordable housing projects across the region.
Old Manor Brig closed to traffic - Tuesday, Mar 3 2009
Scottish Borders Council has carried out an inspection of the Old Manor Brig and has had to take the regrettable decision to close it to vehicles for the foreseeable future.
Demolition of Galafoot Gasworks starts - Monday, Mar 2 2009
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) and Scottish Enterprise have appointed Rodger (Builders) Ltd of Earlston to carry out demolition work at the former gas works site at Galafoot, Galashiels. The work is expected to be completed by the end of February 2009.
M&S Galashiels inspires Borders pupils to get greener - Monday, Mar 2 2009
School pupils in the Borders are gearing up to get greener as they prepare to embark upon special educational in-store tours at M&S’ eco store in Galashiels.
Scottish Borders Council budget set to improve transport infrastructure - Monday, Mar 2 2009
Scottish Borders Council has announced its budget for 2009/10 including substantial investment in the transport infrastructure across the region.
Tree of Tranquillity to give comfort to bereaved parents - Monday, Mar 2 2009
Permission has been granted for a stunning sculpture to be erected in the grounds of Old Gala House, Galashiels, to offer comfort to parents affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy or close to the time of birth.