February 2010 - Scottish Borders Council

Headlines for February 2010

Premiere for two Borders films - Friday, Feb 26 2010
A film premiere was held this week in Heart of Hawick to showcase two short films made by young people in the Borders.
National Spring Clean campaign seeks volunteers - Friday, Feb 26 2010
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is seeking more volunteers to take part in a National Spring Clean.
Funding available for community projects - Friday, Feb 26 2010
Community and voluntary organisations based in the Borders could be eligible to apply for funding to deliver community projects or to support their group with on-going costs.
Have your say on the future of cycling in the Borders - Thursday, Feb 25 2010
Members of the public who are passionate about cycling are being encouraged to attend a consultation on Wednesday 10 March at the Buccleuch Arms Hotel in St Boswells, from 7pm to 9pm, to help shape the future of the sport in the Scottish Borders.
Business advice on Council contracts - Wednesday, Feb 24 2010
Local businesses are being invited to ‘Love Me Tender’, a seminar organised by Scottish Borders Council to help them win public sector tenders.
Future Jobs Fund off to flying start - Tuesday, Feb 23 2010
The Future Jobs Fund has got off to a flying start with Bookdonors filling the first four vacancies.
Young people have their say about arts in education - Tuesday, Feb 23 2010
Young people aged seven to 18 years gathered at Tweed Horizons recently for the first conference of its kind entitled ‘Get the Arts…Excellently’ organised by Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) Curriculum for Excellence team.
Pupils praise Council’s snow clearing service - Tuesday, Feb 23 2010
Burnfoot Community School in Hawick presented Scottish Borders Council (SBC) Roads and SBLocal workers with a giant handmade ‘thank-you’ card to show their appreciation for getting their school re-opened following the severe weather in January.
Launch of new Integrated Children’s Services - Tuesday, Feb 23 2010
Following a comprehensive review, and implementation over a period of more than two years, a new integrated service for children with additional needs has been launched.
Queens Leisure Centre Lunchtime League winners - Monday, Feb 22 2010
The winners of the Lunchtime Football League held at the Queens Leisure Centre in Galashiels were presented with their trophy recently.
Executive endorses a new homelessness strategy - Thursday, Feb 18 2010
A new strategy to assist early intervention and prevention of homelessness has been endorsed by Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Committee.
Heart of Midlothian onside programme launched - Thursday, Feb 18 2010
The first programme of its kind between Heart of Midlothian Education and Community Trust and Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has been launched, giving 12 young people from across the Borders the opportunity to become better citizens and realise the benefits of growing up in a positive and productive way.
Safety measures at Knowepark - Wednesday, Feb 17 2010
Emma and Lucy Jamieson of Knowepark Primary school and nursery are pictured 'modelling' the latest in street furniture. They are out inspecting the new bollards ready for pupils to return after the half term on Monday
Swim Success at East District Championships - Tuesday, Feb 16 2010
Swim Team Borders tasted success again at the East District Age Group Championships in Glenrothes on 6 and 7 February 2010. In winning a number of medals and contesting several finals the team came away from the competition with an impressive 18 Personal Bests (PBs) from 20 events.
Galashiels Inner Relief Road update Feb 2010 - Tuesday, Feb 16 2010
The construction of the new link road between Abbotsford Road and Paton Street has progressed well over the last few weeks with the completion of the road surface, footways, white lining and anti-skid surfacing.
Scottish Borders Coaching Conference 2010 - Tuesday, Feb 16 2010
One of the top motivational speakers in the world, Watt Nicoll is just one of the many iconic figures lined up to share their knowledge with local sports coaches at the Scottish Borders Coaching Conference on Sunday 14 March 2010 at Heriot Watt University in Galashiels.
Tendering help to local businesses - Tuesday, Feb 16 2010
Local businesses are being invited to ‘Love Me Tender’, a seminar organised by Scottish Borders Council to help them win public sector tenders.
Executive agrees Council Tax payment changes - Tuesday, Feb 16 2010
Scottish Borders Council's Executive today (Tuesday 16 February) agreed to discontinue the 3.5% discount currently offered to Council Tax payers who pay their annual bill in full by April 1 each year.
Executive approves business funding scheme - Tuesday, Feb 16 2010
Scottish Borders Council’s Executive today (Tuesday) approved the implementation of a grant funding scheme for local businesses.
Forward-thinking council helps establish new service in Newtown St Boswells - Thursday, Feb 11 2010
The Newtown St Boswells Post Office is to be relocated within Scottish Borders Council headquarters, making it the first in Scotland to be run from a local authority building.
Council approves Borders budget - Thursday, Feb 11 2010
Scottish Borders Council today (Thursday) approved the Administration’s budget proposals.
New Mini Kickers programme - Tuesday, Feb 9 2010
The Scottish Football Association’s (SFA) Mini Kickers programme is now available as a full independent programme to children aged two and a half to five years in the Scottish Borders.
Swim Team Borders success at Scottish Schools Championships - Tuesday, Feb 9 2010
Ten members of Swim Team Borders represented the Scottish Borders at the Scottish Schools Swimming Championships in Glasgow on Saturday, 30 January 2010.
SBC welcomes Scottish Borders Out of School Care Network Funding Boost - Tuesday, Feb 9 2010
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) welcomes the announcement that the Scottish Borders Out of School Care Network (SBOOSCN) is one of 24 charities in Scotland who is receiving funding from Inspiring Scotland’s £4m Go Play programme.
Programme helps young people ‘xl’ - Thursday, Feb 4 2010
Almost ninety per cent (86%) of S4 pupils in the Borders who took part in a Prince’s Trust alternative learning programme, designed to boost confidence and self esteem, have positively benefitted from the experience, according to independent research.
Wheeled recycling bin deliveries start - Thursday, Feb 4 2010
By the end of March, every household in the Borders with suitable storage space will receive a free blue-lidded recycling wheeled bin with a reusable storage sack and an information guide – to help residents to recycle more efficiently.
£35.6 million over four years for Borders schools - Wednesday, Feb 3 2010
As part of its draft budget for 2010/11, the Administration of Scottish Borders Council has announced plans to invest £35.6 million in Borders school buildings over the next four years.
Making new connections at Rural Network event in Kelso - Tuesday, Feb 2 2010
The new Scottish National Rural Network comes to the Borders on Tuesday 16 February, with a ‘rural gathering’ in Kelso.
Members of the public view plans for new service - Tuesday, Feb 2 2010
An open meeting was held last week for local residents to view plans for a new housing and care development in Peebles.
Budget proposals to give Borders a sound financial footing - Monday, Feb 1 2010
A third consecutive freeze on Council Tax and significant investment in Social Work and Education are among the 2010-2011 budget proposals outlined by Scottish Borders Council’s political Administration today (Monday 1 February).
Scottish Borders Business Funding Scheme - Monday, Feb 1 2010
Scottish Borders Council’s Administration has announced proposals for a Small Business Funding Scheme as part of its draft 2010/11 budget.
Dog fouling campaign re-launched - Monday, Feb 1 2010
Scottish Borders Council (SBC) Wardens have re-launched the campaign against dog fouling this month, with attention being given to problem areas on specific days in a bid to raise awareness, educate members of the public and take enforcement action against offenders.