Earlston development granted planning permission
Published: Friday, 13th May 2022Plans for a new primary school and adjoining medical practice in Earlston have taken a step forward after planning permission was granted.
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Current and future electric vehicle use and charging to be put under the spotlight
Published: Friday, 13th May 2022Consultation and engagement is currently underway to look at electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure in the Borders, with residents, organisations and businesses encouraged to take part.
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Greener Gateway Community Awards launched to celebrate civic pride across the Borders
Published: Friday, 13th May 2022We have launched a refreshed awards programme celebrating the civic pride and huge amount of volunteer effort, time and talent that goes into keeping the towns and villages of the region.
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Scottish Borders first to declare council election results
Published: Friday, 6th May 2022We were the first to declare results in Scotland’s local council elections.
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Could you become part of our fostering community?
Published: Tuesday, 3rd May 2022As part of this year's Foster Care Fortnight 2022 (9-22 May), we're keen to hear from anyone who would like to join our dedicated team of carers and become part of our fostering community.
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Further details of Tour Series community events revealed
Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2022Young Borders musicians, cycling challenges and skills tests, spin fitness sessions and special parade laps will all feature when the Tour Series comes to Galashiels on Wednesday 4 May.
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Vote by numbers in the council elections
Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2022People in the Borders are being reminded that they need to vote by numbers on Thursday 5 May.
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Council issues open call for venues to take part in Doors Open Days Festival 2022
Published: Tuesday, 26th April 2022An open call is being issued to to site managers, building owners, community groups and heritage/architecture experts to get involved in this year's Doors Open Days Festival.
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Traffic lights installed on A72 between Nutwood and Dirtpot Corner
Published: Monday, 25th April 2022Traffic lights have been installed along a stretch of the A72 between Nutwood and Dirtpot Corner due to safety concerns regarding the condition of some sections of the masonry roadside wall.
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Taxi fares consultation launches
Published: Monday, 25th April 2022A public consultation into taxi fares in the Borders is now open seeking feedback from both operators and the general public.
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Only one week left to register to vote in upcoming council elections
Published: Monday, 11th April 2022With one week until the voter registration deadline for local elections in May, anyone living in Scotland who will be 16 or over on 5 May is urged to make sure they are registered in time
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Tour Series event brings festivities to Galashiels
Published: Monday, 11th April 2022Galashiels residents and businesses are being encouraged to get in to the cycling spirit ahead of next month’s Tour Series event in the town centre.
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Council claims national pension award
Published: Wednesday, 6th April 2022We have been crowned winners of a prestigious pension fund award as part of the Local Authority Pension Fund Awards 2021.
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Hawick and Duns to host Tour of Britain's Scottish Borders stage in September
Published: Wednesday, 6th April 2022Over 100 of the world’s best cyclists will race between Hawick and Duns when the Tour of Britain returns to the Scottish Borders later this year
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Less than two weeks left to register to vote in upcoming council elections
Published: Tuesday, 5th April 2022With less than two weeks until the voter registration deadline for local elections in May, Borders residents are urged to make sure they are registered in time
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Planning submitted for state-of-the-art Galashiels Community Campus
Published: Thursday, 31st March 2022Plans to replace the existing Galashiels Academy with a modern community campus facility delivering wide ranging education and community benefits have been submitted
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Nominations announced for Council elections
Published: Wednesday, 30th March 2022The nominations have been announced for the 2022 local government elections in the Scottish Borders
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Completion of Jedburgh scheme to be marked this weekend
Published: Tuesday, 29th March 2022The Jedburgh Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is celebrating its five years of community engagement in the town with a free exhibition and weekend of activities on 1-3 April
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Scottish Borders to welcome Tour of Britain and Tour Series in 2022
Published: Monday, 28th March 2022World-class road cycling will return to the Scottish Borders in 2022 when the area hosts the prestigious Tour of Britain and Tour Series events.
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Don’t miss out if you want to run for election
Published: Wednesday, 23rd March 2022Prospective candidates for the Local Government Election are reminded that the nomination deadline is just a week away
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Build Your Future at Jedburgh Grammar Campus
Published: Monday, 21st March 2022A traditional building skills demonstration has been delivered for young people at Jedburgh Grammar Campus, one of the final elements of the five-year Jedburgh Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme.
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Notice of Election published
Published: Monday, 14th March 2022Those eligible to vote in the upcoming Local Government Election in the Borders on Thursday 5 May are being reminded of the deadlines for registering to vote and for applying for a postal vote.
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Caddonfoot Road to remain a shared footpath and cycle path following trial
Published: Friday, 11th March 2022After receiving more than 300 consultation responses, steps are being taken to make permanent the conversion of part of Caddonfoot Road to a shared footpath and cycle path
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Key milestone for new high school campus in Peebles as planning application submitted
Published: Friday, 11th March 2022Exciting plans to create a new state-of-the-art campus in Peebles, replacing the High School, which was seriously damaged in a fire in 2019, have been submitted.
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Centre of excellence to be developed as Council awarded Apple Professional Learning Provider
Published: Friday, 11th March 2022We have been awarded Apple Professional Learning Provider (APLP) status from global technology giants, Apple.
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Help shape the future of your local community
Published: Friday, 11th March 2022Workshop events across the Scottish Borders will take place during March and April to enable local organisations and residents to come together to help shape the future of communities.
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Jedburgh Grammar Campus shortlisted for national architecture award
Published: Friday, 11th March 2022Jedburgh Grammar Campus has been shortlisted for one of Scotland’s most prestigious architecture awards, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Awards 2022.
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Actions agreed on Independent Inquiry
Published: Thursday, 10th March 2022An action plan and the necessary funding to implement further changes to policies, procedures and training has been agreed today to address the recommendations of the recent Independent Inquiry.
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New beginning for Harestanes visitor centre
Published: Thursday, 10th March 2022There will be a fresh start for the Harestanes visitor centre near Ancrum this year, after 30 years of being leased by ourselves.
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Council gives special vote of thanks to community volunteers
Published: Thursday, 10th March 2022Elected Members have given a special vote of thanks to all the volunteers and Community Resilience Groups who have played such a significant role in the Covid-19 emergency over the past two years.
