Intense planning taking place for return of Jim Clark Rally
Published: Wednesday, 21st August 2019We are likely to approve plans for the return of the Jim Clark Rally to closed roads on November 8 and 9 this year.
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Mobile recycling service pilot and consultation launched
Published: Wednesday, 21st August 2019A four-month mobile recycling service pilot is being launched in Jedburgh as part a Scottish Borders-wide consultation.
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We are supporting Tweed Valley tourism proposal
Published: Wednesday, 21st August 2019Our Executive Committee has agreed we will support a business-led plan for a Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) in the Tweed Valley area.
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Significant increase in money spent with local firms
Published: Wednesday, 21st August 2019Our annual procurement report shows that £75.9million was spent locally in 2018/19, an increase of over £6m on the previous year.
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Council performance report highlights improved outcomes for our young people
Published: Tuesday, 20th August 2019Two highlights from the first quarter of 2019/20 were discussed at Council's Executive Committee.
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Views sought on Earlston Community Campus as part of Fit for 2024 property event
Published: Tuesday, 20th August 2019Community groups and members of the public in Earlston are being invited to discuss plans for public properties in the village as part of a Fit for 2024 drop-in session in September.
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Council responds to Unite allegations
Published: Tuesday, 20th August 2019We have issued a response refuting assertions and serious allegations made by Unite representatives in a recent press release regarding planned industrial action later this month.
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Nominations invited for Oxton and Channelkirk Community Council election
Published: Monday, 19th August 2019Nominations are invited from members of the community whose names appear on the current Electoral Register for the Oxton and Channelkirk Community Council area.
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Winter service review findings to be reported to Executive Committee
Published: Friday, 16th August 2019A review of our Winter Service Plan has been completed and will be put before the Executive Committee at its meeting on Tuesday 20 August.
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Significant funding proposed for key Eyemouth projects
Published: Thursday, 15th August 2019Scottish Borders Council is proposing to fund a range of regeneration and economic growth projects in Eyemouth, taking recent investment in the town to over £800,000.
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Evening closure of section of A7 in Galashiels
Published: Thursday, 15th August 2019A section of A7 in Galashiels will be closed for two evenings for resurfacing.
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Nominations invited for Hawick Community Council
Published: Wednesday, 14th August 2019Nominations are being invited from anyone interested in joining Hawick Community Council.
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Public invited to give views on future of Tweedbank
Published: Tuesday, 13th August 2019The next phase of the Tweedbank Masterplan will see the public invited to give their views on future development plans for the village.
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New shopfront improvement schemes launched in five Scottish Borders towns
Published: Monday, 12th August 2019We have launched five shopfront and property improvement grant schemes in Jedburgh, Hawick, Galashiels, Eyemouth and Selkirk as part of an allocation of funding to key town centre projects.
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Borders licensed premises invited to enter Best Bar None Awards 2019
Published: Monday, 12th August 2019Local licensed premises are being encouraged to raise the bar and join the Best Bar None Scotland Awards 2019.
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Become a Race Maker for the Tour of Britain in the Scottish Borders
Published: Friday, 09th August 2019Along with the OVO Energy Tour of Britain organisers, we are calling on Borderers to support the UK’s biggest free to spectate event this September by volunteering as a ‘Race Maker’.
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Electors encouraged to have their say on polling places
Published: Friday, 09th August 2019We have launched a review of the polling districts and polling places used for local and parliamentary elections.
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Borders rural roads to receive £1m investment
Published: Wednesday, 07th August 2019We have received over £700,000 from the Strategic Timber Transport Fund (STTF) towards four rural road improvement schemes.
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Sir Jackie Stewart to officially open Jim Clark Motorsport museum
Published: Tuesday, 06th August 2019Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart OBE will officially open the new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns, Scottish Borders on Thursday 29 August.
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Scottish Borders pupils receive exam results as figures show continued success
Published: Tuesday, 06th August 2019Pupils from across the Borders received their exam results on Tuesday 6 August 2019.
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Appeal for Merchant Navy seafarers to attend flag raising ceremony
Published: Wednesday, 31st July 2019We are calling on current and ex-Merchant Navy personnel to get in touch ahead of a flag raising ceremony and reception to honour their services.
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Trophy revealed for Scottish Borders stage winner of OVO Energy Tour of Britain
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019A locally designed and made trophy will be presented to the winner of Stage Two of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, celebrating the full route being in the Scottish Borders for the first time.
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Views sought in Scottish Borders Food Growing Strategy consultation
Published: Tuesday, 30th July 2019Borderers are being invited to help form the area’s first Food Growing Strategy.
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Child Protection training calendar published
Published: Monday, 29th July 2019The Scottish Borders Child Protection Committee (SBCPC) has published its calendar of training courses for the remainder of 2019.
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Green-fingered social enterprise awarded gardening contract
Published: Monday, 22nd July 2019A Hawick-based social enterprise which works with adults with physical and learning disabilities has been awarded a four-year contract to maintain gardens at homeless temporary accommodation in the Scottish Borders.
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New route opens for riders and walkers around Monteviot
Published: Monday, 22nd July 2019A new nine-mile circular horse riding and walking route around Monteviot near Jedburgh opened to the public on Friday 19 July.
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Wilton Lodge Park is Green Flag 2019 winner
Published: Tuesday, 16th July 2019Wilton Lodge Park has retained its coveted Green Flag Award for 2019.
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Park Street in Galashiels closed due to partial building collapse
Published: Sunday, 14th July 2019Part of a first floor building in Park Street, has collapsed onto the road.
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New nursery plans for Priorsford and St Ronan’s primaries
Published: Friday, 12th July 2019Plans have been submitted this week for new nursery facilities at two primary schools as part of our continuing school estates improvement programme.
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Road safety improvements to begin ahead of Jedburgh Campus works
Published: Thursday, 11th July 2019A series of road improvements begin this month ahead of the opening of the new Jedburgh Grammar Campus next year.
