First trainees sought for Centre of Excellence in Textiles
Published: Monday, 11th February 2019The first trainees to attend the Centre of Excellence in Textiles in Hawick are being sought ahead of its opening.
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Doors open to show Jedburgh Campus progress
Published: Friday, 15th February 2019Next month members of the public will get the chance to see how the new Jedburgh Intergenerational Community Campus is progressing.
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Changes to community recycling centres opening hours
Published: Friday, 15th February 2019Changes to the opening hours of community recycling centres in the Scottish Borders will be introduced from 1 April 2019.
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Key issues for the south of Scotland raised with Deputy First Minister
Published: Wednesday, 13th February 2019The South of Scotland Alliance has met Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP in the latest of its bi-annual meetings to discuss key economic issues in the south of Scotland.
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Could you be a River Tweed Commissioner?
Published: Wednesday, 13th February 2019We are recruiting people to serve on the River Tweed Commission.
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Scottish Borders is a great place to live according to Household Survey results
Published: Tuesday, 12th February 2019The results of the 2018 Scottish Borders Household survey reveal that respondents rate their quality of life as good, feel safe in their home and feel their neighbourhoods are a good place to live.
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Hawick Flood Scheme community timber project opens
Published: Monday, 11th February 2019Local groups from across the Scottish Borders can now apply to put trees felled during the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme to good use.
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Staff travel costs reduced and new digital tools for parents highlighted as successes in latest performance report
Published: Wednesday, 06th February 2019Our employees have saved an estimated £77k through the use of pool cars according to the Council’s latest quarterly performance report.
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Pupil attainment is a key strength in latest national performance report
Published: Wednesday, 06th February 2019We are continuing to see all levels of pupil attainment higher than the Scottish average according to the latest Local Government Benchmarking (LGBF) report.
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Local issues tackled again by community action team
Published: Wednesday, 06th February 2019The Borders’ Community Action Team (CAT) is continuing to take action against important local issues, with another strong performance in the third quarter of its first year.
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Education Scotland impressed with improvements at Knowepark Primary
Published: Tuesday, 05th February 2019Education Scotland has acknowledged the ongoing progress being made at Knowepark since their original inspection in January 2017.
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Hawick Youth Café encourages bids for community cash
Published: Thursday, 31st January 2019A youth group in Hawick is encouraging people in the Borders to apply for a share of almost £300,000 from our Localities Bid Fund.
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Public encouraged to find out more about Union Chain Bridge project
Published: Tuesday, 29th January 2019Members of the public are invited to two consultation events on Saturday 9 February to find out more about the bid to conserve the historic Union Chain Bridge.
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Coulter’s Candy to be brought to life in Galashiels
Published: Tuesday, 29th January 2019The story of the Galashiels sweet seller who penned a world-famous lullaby is to be brought to life as part of the regeneration works in the town.
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Final business case for Innovation Park to access £15million City Region Deal funding
Published: Friday, 25th January 2019Next week we will consider a report on the final business case for the Borders Innovation Park ahead of its submission to access £15million of funding.
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Hawick Flood Scheme timber offer for community projects
Published: Wednesday, 23rd January 2019A new community timber project will open next month, giving local groups the chance to put trees felled during the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme to a good use.
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Nominations invited for Coldingham Community Council
Published: Tuesday, 22nd January 2019Nominations are invited from anyone interested in joining Coldingham Community Council.
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Inspection report on Coldingham Primary and Nursery Class published
Published: Tuesday, 22nd January 2019The joint Education Scotland and Care Inspectorate report on Coldingham primary school and nursery class has acknowledged a number of key strengths across both settings.
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What Matters Hub drop-in sessions available in Walkerburn
Published: Monday, 21st January 2019The Health and Social Care Partnership is holding a series of five What Matters Hubs in Walkerburn starting on Monday 25 February 2019.
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Phase 2 of Galafoot Bridge works to get underway
Published: Monday, 21st January 2019The second phase of a programmed essential repair scheme on the eastbound carriageway of the A6091 at Galafoot Bridge by Amey will commence at 9pm on Monday 4 February 2019.
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Nominations are now open for the 2019 Adult Learners Awards
Published: Wednesday, 16th January 2019Nominations are now open for the 2019 Adult Learners Awards to celebrate and promote the learning achievements of adults in the Borders
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Child Protection training calendar published
Published: Tuesday, 15th January 2019The Scottish Borders Child Protection Committee (SBCPC) has published its calendar of training courses for the first six months of 2019.
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Councils set to give evidence to parliamentary committee on hopes for South of Scotland Enterprise
Published: Friday, 11th January 2019Representatives of Dumfries and Galloway Council and Scottish Borders Council will emphasise the benefits of a dedicated enterprise agency for the south of Scotland.
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Reston road latest to be resurfaced
Published: Thursday, 10th January 2019A section of B6438 road in Reston will be closed for resurfacing improvements from Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 January from 9am to 5pm.
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Centre of Excellence in Textiles to be created within town’s high school
Published: Thursday, 10th January 2019A Centre of Excellence in Textiles which will help address business critical skills issues in the textiles and knitwear sector will be established in Hawick High School in early 2019.
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Recovery programme available for mothers and their children
Published: Tuesday, 08th January 2019Women and children who have been the victims of domestic abuse are being encouraged to find out more about a groupwork programme being offered by the Council’s Safer Communities Team.
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Get your applications in for £300k Localities Bid Fund
Published: Monday, 07th January 2019You can kick start the new year by bidding for a share of £300,000 to improve your local community.
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What Matters Hub drop-in sessions available in Newcastleton
Published: Monday, 07th January 2019The Health & Social Care Partnership is holding a series of What Matters Hubs in Newcastleton starting on 23 January 2019.
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Help name new Jedburgh campus
Published: Friday, 21st December 2018Ideas are now being sought for a name for the new Jedburgh Intergenerational Community Campus.
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Union Chain Bridge closure for further National Lottery bid works
Published: Friday, 21st December 2018A six week series of closures of the iconic Union Chain Bridge will be taking place in the New Year as further progress is made on the second round National Lottery bid.
