Less than 100 days until Tour of Britain returns to the Scottish Borders
Published: Friday, 4th June 2021It is less than 100 days until the Tour of Britain cycle race returns to the Scottish Borders, with Hawick set to host the start of the penultimate stage of this year’s race on Saturday 11 September.
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Council goes the extra mile to help deliver food to Borderers in need during pandemic
Published: Friday, 11th June 2021A food bank project created by Eildon Housing Association to address the impact of COVID-19 has been supported by us throughout the duration of the pandemic
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Consultation on preferred option for Eyemouth Primary School to take place
Published: Wednesday, 9th June 2021A statutory consultation on plans for a hybrid-style campus to replace Eyemouth Primary School is to take place following public feedback
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Have your say on the future of the region’s economy in upcoming consultation
Published: Tuesday, 8th June 2021Residents, businesses and organisations across south east Scotland are being urged to take part in a major upcoming consultation to help shape the economic future of the region
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Trial measures to be implemented to make Peebles more pedestrian and cycle friendly
Published: Friday, 4th June 2021Advisory cycle lanes are to be trialled for a period of 12 months in Peebles following a public consultation.
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Council praised for response to COVID-19 and climate
Published: Wednesday, 2nd June 2021Successfully navigating the challenges presented by COVID-19 by adapting services at speed to support communities is being highlighted in our annual performance report
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Council’s Build Back a Better Borders Recovery Fund opens for applications
Published: Tuesday, 1st June 2021Our Build Back a Better Borders Recovery Fund has now opened for applications
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Residents invited to have their say on next steps for Area Partnerships
Published: Tuesday, 1st June 2021We've launched a consultation seeking feedback on proposed changes to the way in which each of the five Area Partnerships are developed
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Consultation launched for Peebles Community Campus
Published: Monday, 31st May 2021A community consultation on plans for a new Community Campus in Peebles has been launched today
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Council staff save litter of kittens found in skip
Published: Monday, 31st May 2021A litter of three kittens were rescued from a perilous situation by our staff after they were found living in a skip
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New £300k destination playpark in Peebles opens
Published: Friday, 28th May 2021The striking facility in Victoria Park is part of our £4.8m playparks and outdoor community spaces programme
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COVID-safe Walk It walks resume across the Borders
Published: Friday, 28th May 2021The Scottish Borders Walking for Health project, Walk It is delighted to be able to resume their popular weekly walks after the recent lockdown.
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Splash into Summer at Coldingham’s award winning beach
Published: Friday, 28th May 2021Scottish Borders Council recognised for keeping Scotland’s beaches beautiful
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Next phase of consultation on Galashiels Community Campus to be launched
Published: Thursday, 27th May 2021Members of the public will be given another opportunity to give their feedback on the plans for Galashiels Community Campus this summer
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Residents invited to join Berwickshire Community Fund Assessment Panel
Published: Thursday, 27th May 2021The Berwickshire Area Partnership is keen to hear from residents who would like to become members of a community led panel responsible for assessing applications to the Berwickshire Community Fund.
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Final appeal to EU nationals living in the Borders to apply to stay before the deadline
Published: Wednesday, 26th May 2021A final appeal has been issued to EU nationals living in the Scottish Borders who have yet to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme for the right to continue to live and work here after 30 June
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Finalised vision for Tweedbank to be presented
Published: Tuesday, 25th May 2021Guidance detailing how the future expansion of Tweedbank should take place is to be presented to Councillors
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Scottish Borders joins the fight against empty homes
Published: Friday, 21st May 2021We're appointing a dedicated Empty Homes Officer as part of plans to help owners bring long-term empty properties back into use and reduce the impact that neglected empty homes can have on communities
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£70m of COVID-19 support distributed to Borders businesses
Published: Friday, 14th May 2021Approximately £70m in COVID-19 support has been issued to Borders businesses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Council agrees proposals for Build Back a Better Borders Recovery Fund
Published: Thursday, 13th May 2021Proposals have been approved for the administration of the Build Back a Better Borders Recovery Fund which was agreed within our Financial Plan on 19 March 2021
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Chiefswood Road one-way trial to be implemented following public consultation
Published: Thursday, 13th May 2021A temporary one-way system on Chiefswood Road in Melrose is to be implemented next week following a public consultation
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Temporary measures to be introduced to make Berwickshire more cycle and walking friendly
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021Duns and Eyemouth communities are to benefit from a number of measures to encourage more walking and cycling over the summer period
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Public consultation launched for Scottish Borders 20mph trial
Published: Monday, 10th May 2021We've launched a public consultation for the 20mph trial taking place across villages and towns in the Scottish Borders
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Christine Grahame elected as MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale
Published: Saturday, 8th May 2021Christine Grahame of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been elected as the MSP for the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency.
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Rachael Hamilton elected as MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire
Published: Friday, 7th May 2021Rachael Hamilton of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party has been elected as the MSP for the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire Constituency.
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Voter information for Scottish Parliament election
Published: Tuesday, 4th May 2021The Scottish Parliament election takes place on Thursday 6 May
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Voters reminded of measures in place in polling stations
Published: Tuesday, 4th May 2021Polling stations will be open from 7am-10pm on Thursday 6 May for the Scottish Parliament election
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Berwickshire Community Fund opens to support local projects
Published: Tuesday, 4th May 2021The Berwickshire Community Fund for 2021-22 is now open with £57,260 available for local community projects
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Informal consultation on proposed Galashiels Community Campus closes to the public
Published: Thursday, 29th April 2021The informal consultation phase for the proposed Galashiels Community Campus, outlining the various proposals for the replacement of the existing Galashiels Academy, has now closed to the public
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Postal voters encouraged to return ballot papers in plenty time
Published: Friday, 23rd April 2021Those electors registered for postal votes for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election have started to receive their voting packs and are being encouraged to return them as soon as possible.
