Leader to move that Tapestry Report and discussion be heard in public
Published: Tuesday, 27th September 2016On behalf of the Council's Administration, Council Leader David Parker will move at Thursday's Council meeting that the Great Tapestry of Scotland report and discussion be heard in public.
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Wilton Lodge Park Regeneration project update
Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2016Wilton Lodge Park Regeneration project continues to make good progress.
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Artists and students collaborate to brighten up Selkirk property
Published: Wednesday, 28th September 2016Local artists and a small group of Selkirk High School students have worked together to brighten up a prominent empty property in the town centre.
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Get online for our budget Q&A sessions
Published: Tuesday, 27th September 2016We are looking for the views of residents on our budget by holding a series of new online question and answer (Q&A) sessions.
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Doff your cap to Duns
Published: Tuesday, 27th September 2016Duns Primary School is relaunching the dunce’s cap, turning a byword for stupidity into an emblem of pride.
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Councillors to consider options for Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre location
Published: Thursday, 22nd September 2016At a meeting on Thursday 29 September Councillors will consider a private report on two potential locations for the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre – Tweedbank and Galashiels.
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Superintendent provides commitment to Borders at Police, Fire and Rescue and Safer Communities Board
Published: Wednesday, 21st September 2016A senior Police Scotland officer has provided an update to the Borders Police, Fire and Rescue and Safer Communities Board.
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Plans for temporary ICT service centre to be discussed
Published: Tuesday, 20th September 2016Plans to upgrade office space in Galashiels and temporarily accommodate a new CGI UK ICT service centre are to be discussed by councillors.
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Major boost to Borders roads with £2.4million investment proposed
Published: Tuesday, 20th September 2016A proposal to spend an additional £2.4million on the Borders’ roads will be considered by Councillors next week.
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We have written to the Prime Minister following Brexit decision
Published: Tuesday, 20th September 2016Our Administration has written to UK Prime Minister Theresa May with a series of questions we wish to be addressed following the Referendum decision to leave the European Union.
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Three day closure of Eshiels Recycling Centre
Published: Monday, 19th September 2016Eshiels Community Recycling Centre will be closed for three days next month for important maintenance works.
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Budget - what do you want to ask?
Published: Monday, 19th September 2016We are reminding everyone about an opportunity to put forward questions on our budget and services.
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Celebrate Silver Sunday in Hawick on 2 October
Published: Monday, 19th September 2016The annual Silver Sunday event is being held at the Evergreen Hall, Dovecote Street, Hawick on Sunday 2 October between 2-4pm.
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Views sought on day opportunities available in Tweeddale
Published: Monday, 19th September 2016We would like feedback from Tweeddale residents on the types of activities they would like provided to help older people and people with long term conditions remain active and socially connected.
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Children and young people services make it to finals of Quality Improvement Awards
Published: Monday, 19th September 2016We have had two schools shortlisted for the Scottish Government’s first ever Quality Improvement Awards.
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Public exhibition for Easter Langlee Waste Transfer Station plans
Published: Friday, 16th September 2016Plans for a Waste Transfer Station at Easter Langlee near Galashiels will go on display to the public on Thursday 29 September.
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Executive to consider programme of extra care housing provision
Published: Thursday, 15th September 2016Members of the Council’s Executive Committee will be asked on Tuesday 20 September to commit to assisting the development of extra care housing across the Scottish Borders.
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Hawick 3G pitch update
Published: Thursday, 15th September 2016Construction work on Hawick’s new 3G pitch continues this month as the facility moves closer to completion.
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Scottish Government's ward boundaries decision
Published: Wednesday, 14th September 2016We have welcomed the decision by the Scottish Government not to reduce the number of councillors in the region.
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Council warns of possible council tax scam calls
Published: Wednesday, 14th September 2016We have had a report of a local resident receiving a call from a company offering to reclaim wrongly billed council tax.
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Local producers help Borders Railway passengers taste birthday success
Published: Tuesday, 13th September 2016Passengers travelling through stations along the Borders Railway on Tuesday 13 September were treated to a variety of free, locally-sourced food and drink to mark the first anniversary of the new line
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Money management workshops to be held at Burnfoot
Published: Tuesday, 13th September 2016Our Community Learning and Development Team is running a series of workshops in September at the Burnfoot Early Years Centre.
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William Wallace themed events lined up for Selkirk
Published: Tuesday, 13th September 2016We have teamed up with Selkirk Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) and the Society of William Wallace to create Wallace themed events at the Haining, Selkirk on Saturday 24 September.
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Yellow weather warning for rain issued for Scottish Borders
Published: Tuesday, 13th September 2016The Met Office has issued a yellow (Be Aware) weather warning for the Scottish Borders. Localised heavy rain is likely to cause disruption this afternoon and during the evening.
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Public asked for views on Selkirk town centre improvements
Published: Monday, 12th September 2016Ambitious plans to improve the centre of Selkirk can be viewed at Doors Open Day on Saturday 17 September.
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Peebles blossoms at Floral Gateway Awards
Published: Friday, 9th September 2016Towns and villages across the Borders rose to the occasion for the 17th Floral Gateway Awards.
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Golden Ticket winners reflect on special day
Published: Friday, 9th September 2016One year after receiving an exclusive first trip on the Borders Railway, a selection of Golden Ticket winners have been queuing up to give their thoughts on the special day.
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Borders Railway first anniversary is one in a million
Published: Friday, 9th September 2016Over a million passenger journeys have been made on the Borders Railway since it officially opened.
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Early Years facilities improved at two primary schools
Published: Thursday, 8th September 2016Alteration works have recently been completed at two primary schools, incorporating Early Years facilities into the main school buildings and making wider improvements.
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We want your views on 2017/18 budget
Published: Thursday, 8th September 2016We are once again asking for ideas on saving money as we launch our budget consultation.