Consultation opens on plans for 2022 Jim Clark Rally
Published: Wednesday, 26th January 2022We have launched a public consultation on event organisers’ plans for the running of the Jim Clark Rally in May this year
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Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal responds to the publication of the Scottish Government’s Strategic Transport Projects Review 2
Published: Tuesday, 25th January 2022The Borderlands Partnership Board has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to the feasibility activity for the continuation of the Borders Railway from Tweedbank to Carlisle included in the Scottish Government’s Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 (STPR2) report.
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Borderers asked to consider careers in social care and relief work opportunities
Published: Thursday, 20th January 2022We're keen to hear from anyone either willing to consider a career in social care or to get trained as relief staff, to assist at particular times of pressure.
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Views sought on Scottish Borders Scheme of Integration
Published: Wednesday, 19th January 2022The Scottish Borders Scheme of Integration is a legally binding agreement between the Council and NHS Borders.
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Your final call to get involved and have your say on the future of the Scottish Borders
Published: Tuesday, 18th January 2022This is a chance for every Borderer to have their say about what matters most to them, and the opportunity to influence the allocation of next year’s Council budget.
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Education Scotland acknowledges positive progress at Berwickshire High
Published: Tuesday, 18th January 2022Education Scotland’s progress report on Berwickshire High released on 18 January has recognised a range of improvements at the school.
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Residents invited to attend next round of local Area Partnership meetings
Published: Monday, 10th January 2022Residents are encouraged to attend the next meeting of their local Area Partnership due to be held as follows:
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Early learning and childcare enrolment to take place between 17–21 January 2022
Published: Monday, 10th January 2022Parents of children due to start early learning and childcare from August 2022 are invited to register their child for a place during enrolment week, due to be held from 17–21 January 2022.
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Queen's Platinum Jubilee Fund open for applications
Published: Wednesday, 5th January 2022We are delighted to launch the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Fund, which is now open to applications
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Appeal for information after new play park in Peebles vandalised
Published: Friday, 24th December 2021We have appealed for information following vandalism to the new play park in Victoria Park, Peebles.
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Council launches Common Good consultation
Published: Friday, 24th December 2021We have launched a consultation that aims to seek public views on the Common Good registers for the former Burghs of the Scottish Borders.
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Council gearing up to support communities as COVID-19 cases rise
Published: Thursday, 23rd December 2021With a rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases locally, replicating the national picture as the omicron variant takes a grip, we are taking steps to prepare for a challenging start to 2022.
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Convener’s Christmas card 2021
Published: Tuesday, 21st December 2021Langlee Primary in Galashiels was chosen by Convener, Councillor David Parker to design his Christmas card for 2021.
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Permanent 20mph plans approved
Published: Thursday, 16th December 2021Plans to permanently set 20mph speed limits across towns and villages in the Scottish Borders have been approved
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Education Scotland acknowledges significant progress at Eyemouth Primary and Nursery Class
Published: Tuesday, 14th December 2021Education Scotland’s follow up inspection report on Eyemouth Primary and Nursery released on 14 December has acknowledged the significant progress and improvement being made across both settings.
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Play #yourpart and shop local this festive season
Published: Friday, 10th December 2021The Scottish Borders will join the Scotland Loves Local gift card scheme next year in a bid to help support local retailers and the region’s high streets.
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Have your say and help shape the future of the Scottish Borders
Published: Thursday, 9th December 2021We have launched a survey to understand the priorities of Borderers and give local people the opportunity to influence our next budget and a range of other important service areas for the future
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Tier 1 contractors appointed for Peebles and Galashiels projects
Published: Wednesday, 8th December 2021Tier 1 construction contractors have been appointed to deliver two new major school projects for Peebles and Galashiels following a thorough bid and evaluation process.
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Support continues to be available to those still without power
Published: Friday, 3rd December 2021We continue to provide support to communities while Scottish Power Energy Networks continue work to reconnect customers following Storm Arwen.
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Borders businesses invited to find out more about new community benefits portal
Published: Wednesday, 1st December 2021Local businesses and suppliers are being invited to an event next week to encourage links between good causes and businesses across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and Borders.
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Further strong winds expected as Council continues to support recovery from Storm Arwen
Published: Tuesday, 30th November 2021While we continue to support those affected by the impact of Storm Arwen, the Met Office has advised that there is the potential for wet, cold and windy conditions over the next 24 hours.
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Support continues to be available to those without power
Published: Tuesday, 30th November 2021We are continuing to provide support to those residents and communities who remain without power.
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Drop-in centres to open for residents without power in need of hot food
Published: Monday, 29th November 2021We are opening drop-in centres in key locations today to provide free soup, meals and hot drinks to residents in surrounding areas who remain without power
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Residents without power advised to find alternative accommodation
Published: Sunday, 28th November 2021Following conversations with Scottish Power Energy Networks it is apparent that the majority of the 6.5k homes currently without power will not have supplies restored until tonight at the earliest
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Significant number of roads to remain closed overnight
Published: Saturday, 27th November 2021A large number of roads, particularly rural routes, will remain closed into Sunday as the exceptionally strong and persistent winds over the past 24 hours have brought down hundreds of trees
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Do not travel warning issued as many roads effectively closed due to fallen trees
Published: Friday, 26th November 2021Due to the ongoing weather conditions being experienced in the Scottish Borders, Police Scotland is advising against travel.
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Red weather warning for high winds issued for eastern parts of the Scottish Borders
Published: Friday, 26th November 2021The Met Office has this morning issued an updated Red weather warning for high winds covering eastern parts of the Scottish Borders which runs from 3pm today until 2am on Saturday morning.
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Amber warning for wind issued for Scottish Borders as Storm Arwen predicted to hit region
Published: Thursday, 25th November 2021The Met Office has today issued an amber weather warning for wind which covers almost all the Scottish Borders and runs from 3pm on Friday to 9am on Saturday
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Mark Rowley is new Leader of the Council
Published: Thursday, 25th November 2021Councillor Mark Rowley has been appointed as Leader of Scottish Borders Council.
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Contractor appointed to deliver repairs to Netherdale stand
Published: Thursday, 25th November 2021An important next step has been taken in the refurbishment of Gala Fairydean Rovers’ iconic Netherdale Stand with the appointment of a main works contractor.
