August 2009 - Scottish Borders Council

Headlines for August 2009

Four new teams for The Tour of Britain 2009 - Monday, Aug 31 2009
The Tour of Britain (ToB) is coming to the Scottish Borders on Monday 14 September, bringing some of the best international cyclists to the area.
Council welcomes newly qualified teachers - Friday, Aug 28 2009
A total of 43 newly qualified teachers (NQTs) have joined 31 primary and secondary schools across the Scottish Borders to begin their induction year as part of Scotland’s scheme for probationers.
Emotional Literacy Library launched - Friday, Aug 28 2009
Foster carers from across the Scottish Borders gathered at Argus Community Centre in Selkirk recently to find out more about a special collection of new books now available in Scottish Borders Libraries to help young people understand their feelings and emotions.
Chambers birthplace open to the public for one day only - Friday, Aug 28 2009
On Saturday 5 September, there will be a rare opportunity to see inside one of the most intriguing houses in Peebles.
Positive HMIe Report for Newlands Primary School - Wednesday, Aug 26 2009
An inspection of Newlands Primary School took place in May and inspectors identified several very important strengths of the school.
HMIe praises good work at Broughton Central Primary School - Wednesday, Aug 26 2009
The inspection of Broughton Central Primary School near Biggar took place in May and inspectors identified several very important strengths of the school.
John Swinney signs Scottish Borders Council Single Outcome Agreement - Tuesday, Aug 25 2009
The Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) for Scottish Borders Council, which sets out the national and local priorities for the Council and its partners and how these will be achieved, was officially signed by John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, and Council Leader David Parker today (25 August).
Make sure your name is on the electoral roll - Tuesday, Aug 25 2009
The Scottish Borders canvass of electors is currently underway
A new ‘high street experience’ for school meals - Tuesday, Aug 25 2009
As part of Scottish Borders Council's (SBC) project to increase uptake of school meals and encourage healthy eating, a pilot ‘high street experience’ was launched at Earlston High School on the pupils’ first day in the new school building last Thursday.
Jedburgh to host Outdoor Access Forum - Tuesday, Aug 25 2009
The Scottish Borders Access Forum is inviting all members of the public with an interest in the outdoors to its annual open exhibition and general meeting.
Jedburgh ‘Taste of the Tattoo’ this Thursday - Monday, Aug 24 2009
The ‘Taste of the Tattoo’ is coming to Jedburgh on Thursday 27 August, 12.30-1.30pm at Jed-forest Rugby Club.
Across Waters by Catriona Taylor now open at Tweeddale Museum - Monday, Aug 24 2009
In this year of Homecoming, a thought-provoking exhibition based on the theme of emigration by Peeblesshire-based artist Catriona Taylor is now open in The Gallery at the Tweeddale Museum in Peebles until 19 September.
HeART - an exhibition of artwork by healthcare staff - Friday, Aug 21 2009
A group of talented workers from NHS Borders will be displaying their artwork in Duns Exhibition Room from Saturday 5 September until Saturday 3 October.
Youngsters enjoy Borders Sports Academy 2009 - Thursday, Aug 20 2009
The annual Scottish Borders Sports Academy took place at the National Sports Centre at Largs and Galashiels from 9-12 August.
In a garden and some other places – a new exhibition by David Michie - Thursday, Aug 20 2009
David Michie OBE RSA, the son of internationally renowned Borders artist Anne Redpath is returning to his roots to stage an exhibition in The Scott Gallery at Hawick Museum to mark his 80th year and to celebrate his prestigious career.
Lunchtime league kicks off again - Monday, Aug 17 2009
Following the success of the brand new ‘lunchtime league’ earlier this year at the Queens Leisure Centre in Galashiels, footballers of any age or ability are once again being encouraged to enter teams into the five-a-side football league which kicks off from Tuesday 15 September.
Galashiels Inner Relief Road update - Monday, Aug 17 2009
Phase two of the Galashiels Inner Relief Road scheme is still on target to be complete by the end of January 2010.
Bridge Builders – new directory of artists and cultural providers - Monday, Aug 17 2009
Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) Arts Development department is calling on all artists and organisations who can work in educational settings to sign up to a new directory called ‘Bridge Builders’.
Swim Team Borders competes in Sheffield - Monday, Aug 17 2009
Members of Swim Team Borders recently competed at the 2009 British Age Group and Youth Championships in Sheffield.
The private and personal diary of Hannah Charlotte Scott Douglas. - Monday, Aug 17 2009
April 1st this year saw the launch of the Voyage of the Vampire by the Heritage Hub in Hawick. The online blog featuring the diary of George Henry Scott Douglas of Springwood Park Estate by Kelso continues to unfold in real time with his daily adventures around the Greek Islands and Turkey in 1846 with his ship The Vampire.
Scottish Borders Council to consider area development plan - Friday, Aug 14 2009
On Thursday 20 August, members of Scottish Borders Council (SBC) will meet to consider proposals for the finalisation of the Local Plan Amendment.
Council Leader urges Borderers to state their views on crematorium proposal - Friday, Aug 14 2009
Councillor David Parker, Leader of Scottish Borders Council, has called on Borderers to make their views known on proposals to develop the region’s first crematorium at the Wairds Cemetery in Melrose.
Scottish Borders Council to help businesses be prepared - Thursday, Aug 13 2009
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is organising a ‘business continuity’ event for local businesses to discuss the potential threat of swine flu to their day-to-day operations.
Taxi fare increases explained - Thursday, Aug 13 2009
Following the Taxi Commissioner's recent decision to uphold the fare tariff set by the Council at their meeting on 12 May, the new maximum fare structure will be in force from 4 September this year in the Scottish Borders area.
Restaurant owner prosecuted for failing to meet standards - Wednesday, Aug 12 2009
Mr Roy, owner of the Sunrise restaurant in Jedburgh, was prosecuted for eight breaches of Food Safety legislation on Friday 7 August at Jedburgh Sheriff Court in front of Sheriff Drummond.
School meals task force takes action - Wednesday, Aug 12 2009
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) takes healthy eating for children very seriously. This has been demonstrated through a special task force, which has developed a strategy for the next two to three years to increase the uptake of school meals, improve the eating habits of children, provide better quality school meals and use more local foods.
Landfill Gas project launched in the Borders - Tuesday, Aug 11 2009
On Monday 10 August, the Landfill Gas Utilisation project was officially launched by Scottish Borders Council (SBC).
Tweedbank Primary School accommodation - Tuesday, Aug 11 2009
Tweedbank Primary School, Galashiels, is soon to undergo a £1.5 million refurbishment to provide the improved accommodation needed as a result of the increasing school roll.
New taxi fares to be set following appeal - Wednesday, Aug 5 2009
Scottish Borders Council (SBC), as local Licensing Authority, is under a duty to fix the maximum scale of fares and other charges for taxis in the Borders.
Work begins on pioneering building skills project - Wednesday, Aug 5 2009
Construction of the eagerly anticipated Skills for Work training centre is now underway at Peebles High School.
Top crime novelist to visit Hawick Library - Tuesday, Aug 4 2009
As part of the Hawick summer festival, Friends of Hawick Library have organised a special writers’ workshop on Tuesday 18 August with one of Britain’s top crime novelists.