Exciting future ahead as Galashiels regeneration gets underway
Published: Monday, 08th April 2019The next exciting development in the regeneration of Galashiels is a step closer as work gets set to start on creating the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor attraction.
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We’re ready for a European Parliamentary Election. Are you ready to vote?
Published: Wednesday, 17th April 2019The European Parliamentary Election may take place in the UK on Thursday 23 May and plans are being prepared for the delivery of the poll and subsequent count on Sunday 26 May in the Scottish Borders.
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Nominations invited for Lanton Community Council
Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2019Nominations are invited from members of the community whose names appear on the current Electoral Register for the Lanton Community Council area.
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Nominations invited for Tweedbank Community Council
Published: Tuesday, 16th April 2019Nominations are invited from members of the community whose names appear on the current Electoral Register for the Tweedbank Community Council area.
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Cross-border archaeological project launched
Published: Monday, 15th April 2019A large-scale archaeology project has been launched in the Scottish Borders and East Lothian that will help investigate the history of a key route linking the two areas and support new heritage trail.
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Nominations invited for Lauderdale Community Council
Published: Monday, 15th April 2019Nominations are invited for Lauderdale Community Council, with residents encouraged to play their part in the local community.
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Minister officially opens Hawick business units
Published: Tuesday, 09th April 2019Four business units at Hawick’s Galalaw Business Park have been officially opened by the Scottish Government’s Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills, Jamie Hepburn.
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Town centre regeneration funding confirmed for Hawick
Published: Friday, 05th April 2019Our bid for funding for a Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) in Hawick has been agreed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
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New Scotland Starts Here app launched
Published: Friday, 05th April 2019With the Easter holidays upon us, visitors to Midlothian and the Scottish Borders can explore new tours, listen to myths, legends and songs about the area and find places of interest nearby
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Support confirmed for crucial disability sports development officer role
Published: Thursday, 04th April 2019Disability sport in the Scottish Borders has received a major boost.
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First spring seminar helps launch Floral Gateway 2019
Published: Tuesday, 02nd April 2019Over 20 community groups attended the Scottish Borders’ first ever Spring Seminar which helped launch this year’s Floral Gateway competition.
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Scottish Youth Parliament election results announced
Published: Monday, 01st April 2019The declaration for the Scottish Young Parliament (SYP) Elections 2019-21 took place at Council HQ on Friday 29 March.
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Alcohol in public places - play #yourpart and give your views
Published: Thursday, 28th March 2019We have launched a consultation on drinking alcohol in public places.
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Borders’ Best Bar None award winners crowned
Published: Tuesday, 26th March 2019Pubs, restaurants, hotels and a rugby club from the Borders have proudly picked up their Best Bar None Scotland awards at a ceremony in St Boswells.
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Short breaks statement for the Borders published
Published: Tuesday, 26th March 2019The Health and Social Care Partnership and the Children and Young People’s Leadership Team have published a joint short breaks statement.
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Education Scotland highlight key strengths at Howdenburn Schoolhouse
Published: Tuesday, 26th March 2019The Education Scotland report on Howdenburn Schoolhouse released on 26 March has acknowledged a number of key strengths across the two settings.
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Education Scotland praise key strengths at Stow Primary
Published: Tuesday, 26th March 2019The Education Scotland report on Stow Primary and Nursery Class released on 26 March has acknowledged a number of key strengths across the two settings.
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Burnfoot Nursery enjoys family lunchtime service
Published: Friday, 22nd March 2019Parents and carers of pupils who attend the nursery setting at Burnfoot Community School were invited to experience the special family service that is currently being served during lunchtimes.
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Borders schools congratulated for their commitment to active travel
Published: Friday, 22nd March 2019Schools across the Borders have been recognised for their work to encourage parents and pupils to ditch the car and actively travel to school.
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Public given chance to view final Hawick Flood Scheme design
Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019A drop-in session takes place next week to give the public a chance to see how the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme will look.
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Call for Earth Hour support
Published: Wednesday, 20th March 2019We are calling on residents to show their commitment to the environment by joining WWF‘s Earth Hour, the biggest global movement to protect our planet.
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Clovenfords Primary pupils are Euroquiz champions
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2019Pupils from Clovenfords Primary School have been congratulated on taking the top prize in the Borders heat of the 2019 Euroquiz competition.
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Crowdfunder Scotland project comes to the Borders
Published: Tuesday, 19th March 2019A new fundraising opportunity for community groups and businesses has been set up through the Scottish Borders’ European Union funded LEADER programme.
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Nominations invited for Hobkirk Community Council
Published: Monday, 18th March 2019Nominations are now open for people interesting in becoming part of Hobkirk Community Council.
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Scottish Borders Council Pension Fund partners with MSIM on sustainability
Published: Friday, 15th March 2019Our Pension Fund has become the first UK Local Authority Pension Fund to invest in Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s (MSIM) Global Sustain Strategy.
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Tweed Valley on right track with multi-use path and e-Bike Hub openings
Published: Thursday, 14th March 2019Walkers, cyclists and horseriders are among the groups to benefit from the extension of the Tweed Valley Railway multi-use path, which was officially opened on Thursday 14 March.
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Consultation on proposal to close Eccles Leitholm Primary School
Published: Thursday, 14th March 2019We are undertaking a statutory consultation in relation to the permanent closure of Eccles Leitholm Primary School in accordance with the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010
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Borderlands Partnership welcomes Governments’ funding commitment
Published: Wednesday, 13th March 2019The Borderlands Partnership has welcomed the commitment in the Spring Statement and the announcement of a £345 million deal from the UK and Scottish Governments, describing the news as a ‘game changer’.
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Review of single person households who receive council tax discount
Published: Wednesday, 13th March 2019We are undertaking a review of all households in receipt of the single person occupancy council tax discount.
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Education Scotland praise key strengths at Eyemouth High
Published: Wednesday, 13th March 2019The Education Scotland report on Eyemouth High School released on 12 March has acknowledged a number of key strengths across the school.
