RIDONKULOUS Active Travel Campaign Empowers Young People in Hawick
Thanks to Scottish Borders Council’s RIDONKULOUS active travel campaign, almost 150 school-aged children attended Learn2Ride sessions, with many returning for multiple sessions.
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New Burnfoot Locality Plan Sets Out Vision for a Stronger, Fairer Community
Scottish Borders Community Planning Partnership (CPP) approved recently agreed a Locality Plan for Burnfoot which sets out six priorities for improving the area and making it an even better place to l
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Consultation launched on day support for older adults in Tweeddale, Cheviot and Berwickshire
The Health and Social Care Partnership is inviting residents to share their views on the future of day support opportunities for older people in the Tweeddale, Cheviot and Berwickshire localities.
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Independent study finds £755,000 economic impact from Tour O The Borders
An independent assessment of this year’s Tour O The Borders cycling event has estimated it contributed more than £755,000 to the Borders’ economy.
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Major Refurbishment to transform Chambers Institution
The Chambers Institution building at the heart of Peebles, will close temporarily as part of a major refurbishment project that will secure its future as a vibrant cultural hub for Tweeddale.
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Wilton Lodge Park voted one of the top ten Green Flag parks in UK following national public vote
Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick has been voted as one of the top ten green spaces in the whole of the UK following a national public vote.
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Borders asked to stand ‘All Together’ for #16DaysofAction 2025
Borderers are being asked to come together and show their support for this year’s #16DaysofAction campaign against gender-based violence, taking place from 25 November to 10 December.
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Ambitious plan approved as Council and Live Borders set out future direction
Councillors have agreed a package of proposals which will deliver a significant scale of change at Live Borders and its sport, leisure and cultural services and facilities.
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World Children’s Day - 'my day, my rights'
The tower at HQ was lit blue to celebrate World Children’s Day, UNICEF’s global day for children, by children, and to highlight children’s rights and the ongoing commitment in the Scottish Borders.
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First Active Travel Strategy and Delivery Plan
We formally adopted our first Active Travel Strategy and Delivery Plan, following approval at full Council and a 10-week public consultation.