Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity visits Philiphaugh Community Centre celebrating community-led action
Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie, visited Philiphaugh Community Centre as part of a programme highlighting innovative, community-led approaches to tackling poverty and supporting
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Local Kids Go RIDONKULOUS for Active Travel at Bike Fest
On Sunday, 05 October, local school children attended RIDONKULOUS - Featuring Gowaan Kids Bike Fest at Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick, a fun-filled celebration of active travel.
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Consultation seeks feedback on proposals for Eyemouth Primary School Relocation and new early learning provision
A statutory consultation outlining proposals to relocate Eyemouth Primary School and create a brand-new dedicated early learning and family centre is now open.
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New online family support directory launched to mark Challenge Poverty Week
We are supporting this year’s Challenge Poverty Week (6-12 October) with the launch of a new family support directory.
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Winners recognised at 2025 Greener Gateway Community Awards ceremony
Representatives from towns, villages and schools across the Borders came together on Tuesday evening to celebrate their achievements in the 2025 Greener Gateway Community Awards.
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Education Scotland’s report on Yetholm Primary School and Nursery class published
The Education Scotland report on Yetholm Primary School and Nursery class has been published.
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Stakeholder event marks progress on Tweedbank Care Village project
On Friday 26 September, the Tweedbank Care Village project celebrated a major milestone with a public engagement session and stakeholder event.
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New drop-in mental health and wellbeing sessions launch in Berwickshire
Mental health and wellbeing support is being increased with the launch of a new monthly Information Station drop-in service in Berwickshire, starting on Tuesday 14 October.
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New out of placement strategy for young people - live, learn and be cared for in the Scottish Borders
The next stage of the Out of Area Placement (OOA) strategy was approved at the full council meeting on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
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Council endorses CLD Strategic Partnership Plan 2024–2027
The Community Learning and Development (CLD) Strategic Partnership Plan 2024–2027 has been endorsed at the Council meeting held on 25 September.