Project details revealed as work progresses to secure £20m of Levelling Up funds
Details of 20 potential projects across the region seeking funding from the UK Government’s £20m Levelling Up Partnership with us have been revealed.
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Additional funding for Jedburgh swimming pool and gym provider to be considered
At Thursday’s meeting of Council Elected Members will consider a request for £80,000 of additional funding to sustain Jedburgh Leisure Facilities Trust, which is at immediate risk of closure.
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Borders asked to show their support for #16DaysofAction 2024
Borderers are being asked to play their part in helping to tackle violence against women during the annual #16DaysofAction against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
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Borderers urged to be prepared for snow as amber weather warning issued
We are calling on Borderers to prepare for anticipated heavy snowfall from 7am to 12noon tomorrow (Saturday 23 November).
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Galashiels Business Improvement District agreed
Thousands of pounds could be invested in Galashiels over the next five years under the new Business Improvement District (BID) agreed in a vote declared on 21 November 2024.
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Borders LAG Projects Deliver Highest Social Impact per pound Invested in Rural Scotland
The Scottish Borders Local Action Group (LAG) funded 28 projects in 2023/24, with these projects achieving the highest social impact per pound of investment in rural Scotland, a new report has found
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World Children's Day - Listen to the future - Stand up for children’s rights
School Pupils and children and young people’s organisations across the Scottish Borders celebrated World Children's Day on 20 of November, UNICEF’s global day for children, by children.
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Seasonal gifts produced by people subject to unpaid work to be sold for charity
Seasonal gift ideas produced by people subject to unpaid work in the Borders will be on sale at the Bannerfield and Beyond Christmas parade and market.
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Advancing children’s rights in the Border - Celebrating Rights Respecting School Award Success
Schools in the Scottish Borders receive Rights Respecting Schools Awards (RRSA). The Rights Committed Schools are the latest to be recognised for their commitment to children’s rights.
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Borders secondary schools take part in first Borders Esports Development event
Secondary schools from across the region have come together to take part in the first Esports Development Event to take place in the Borders.