Have Your Say: Budget Consultation open for 2026/27
The Budget Consultation launched today, 20 October and is looking for feedback from residents in the Borders to help shape the budget, due to be set in February 2026
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Financial Inclusion Team achieves Welfare Benefit Accreditation
Our Financial Inclusion Team has successfully achieved accreditation under the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
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Berwickshire projects receive funding through Coastal Communities Fund
Following a call for projects issued by ourselves in July, seven projects across Berwickshire have been awarded funding through the Coastal Communities Fund for 2025–26.
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Special Council meeting in November to discuss future of sport, leisure and cultural facilities
After an extensive community and stakeholder consultation and engagement exercise, Councillors are to discuss the future of sport, leisure and cultural services at a special meeting on 20 November.
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Talk Today, Shape Tomorrow: Community Conversations: Supermarket drop-in sessions
As part of this year’s Community Conversations engagement activity, our community engagement officers will be out and about in the hub of communities meeting residents in supermarkets.
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Marking Duke of Buccleuch's, Lord-Lieutenancy retirement
The Duke of Buccleuch’s retirement as Lord-Lieutenant for Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale, in July 2025, was officially marked at an event at the Tapestry Building in Galashiels on 9 October 2025.
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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.