Ambitious Borderlands Deal proposals submitted to governments
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018After a year in the planning, a multi-million-pound proposal to provide significant investment to the Borderlands has formally been submitted to UK and Scottish governments.
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Works to be carried out on iconic Eildon Hills paths network
Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018We have secured funding of over £100,000 from VisitScotland to carry out improvements to relieve areas of erosion on the path network of the iconic Eildon Hills.
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Council supports Upper Langlee regeneration plans
Published: Wednesday, 17th October 2018We have agreed to provide financial assistance to Waverley Housing to enable a large scale regeneration of Upper Langlee in Galashiels.
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Ambitious affordable housing plan agreed
Published: Tuesday, 16th October 2018More than 1,000 new affordable homes across the Scottish Borders could be delivered over the next five year period, according to our latest Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP).
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Council supports second extra care housing scheme
Published: Monday, 15th October 2018Our Executive Committee has agreed to provide up to £1.8m to Eildon Housing Association to enable the development of 39 extra care homes in Galashiels.
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Hawick business centre plans submitted
Published: Friday, 12th October 2018A planning application has been submitted for the demolition of several town centre properties in Hawick and the development of a new business incubator centre.
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Curry and chaat event to support mental health awareness
Published: Wednesday, 10th October 2018Building on the success of a similar event earlier in the year, staff from our Local Area Co-ordination Mental Health Team are working on a Curry and a Chaat event.
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Silver Sunday celebrated in style in Berwickshire
Published: Tuesday, 9th October 2018This year’s Silver Sunday was celebrated with over 140 older people, families, carers, stallholders and community members coming together in the Volunteer Hall in Duns to take part in the festivities.
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Increasing modern apprentice opportunities at the Council
Published: Tuesday, 9th October 2018Having now employed over 120 modern apprentices over the past four years, we are encouraging other employers in the region to investigate the benefits offered by modern apprenticeships.
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Foster carers and young people celebrated at annual fostering conference
Published: Monday, 8th October 2018The hard work and commitment of long serving foster carers has been acknowledged at the annual fostering conference held at Tweed Horizons on 2 October.
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Public encouraged to attend Union Chain Bridge consultation events
Published: Monday, 8th October 2018Consultation events with local residents, teachers and community groups will be held this month as further progress is made on the second round National Lottery bid for the Union Chain Bridge project.
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Record-breaking mountaineer and entrepreneur specialist to speak at Scottish Borders Business Gateway Conference
Published: Friday, 5th October 2018Two further keynote speakers for the annual Scottish Borders Business Gateway Conference in October have been announced today.
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Play #yourpart and get the flu jab this winter to protect yourself, family, friends and colleagues
Published: Thursday, 4th October 2018The Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership is reminding local residents during Healthy Lives Week to make sure they get the flu vaccination this winter.
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Borders rural roads to receive £900,000 investment
Published: Thursday, 4th October 2018Almost £900,000 has been committed to four rural road improvement schemes in the Scottish Borders.
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Council Executive notes positive progress being made by Borders pupils
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Committee has noted two reports that demonstrate the overall positive progress being made across the region.
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Council Executive agrees to adoption of dyslexia policy
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018Our Executive Committee has agreed to the adoption of a dyslexia policy which will be made available in all schools across the region.
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First duty for Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018Cadet Sergeant Blake Somerville from Lilliesleaf was on duty at Bowhill House near Selkirk for the first time since his appointment as a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet earlier this year.
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Moving ceremony marks the presentation of a British Empire Medal to Eilean Hogarth for services to charity
Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018Mrs Eilean Hogarth from Kelso has been presented with a British Empire Medal for her outstanding service to charity in the Scottish Borders
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Scottish Borders Healthy Lives Week encourages everyone to play their part and make the right choices
Published: Monday, 1st October 2018The Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership has launched the first Scottish Borders Healthy Lives Week.
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Get involved in the fight against dog fouling
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018We are highlighting the health risks of failing to pick up after your dog as part of the Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership's Healthy Lives Week.
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Make sure you know where to turn to when you are unwell
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018Borderers are being reminded that they should make sure they access the right services at the right time and in the right place when they are unwell.
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Enterprise, innovation and growth to be the focus of Scottish Borders Business Gateway Conference
Published: Friday, 28th September 2018The first two keynote speakers for the annual Scottish Borders Business Gateway Conference in October have been announced.
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New strategy puts customers at the heart of SBC
Published: Thursday, 27th September 2018We have agreed a new customer strategy, putting the customer at the heart of designing and delivering services, including making the most of digital technology.
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Unwanted items brought back to life by new Eshiels reuse cabin
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018The latest reuse cabin which allows unwanted household items to be brought back into use has opened at Eshiels Recycling Centre near Peebles.
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Scottish Borders Floral Gateway award 2018 winners
Published: Wednesday, 26th September 2018Berwickshire village Westruther have been named the Champion of Champions for the first time at the 19th Scottish Borders Floral Gateway awards.
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Call for Upper Liddesdale and Hermitage Community Council nominations
Published: Monday, 24th September 2018Nominations are open for the Upper Liddesdale and Hermitage Community Council election.
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Single public authority proposal for Local Governance Review
Published: Wednesday, 19th September 2018A proposed submission to a local government review to explore the potential to create a single public authority for the Scottish Borders will be discussed by Councillors next week.
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Storm Ali causes travel issues across Borders
Published: Wednesday, 19th September 2018Storm Ali has caused significant travel issues across the Borders today.
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Deadline fast approaching for £300,000 Localities Fund
Published: Monday, 17th September 2018Borderers have until Monday 1 October to submit their applications for the next round of the Localities Bid Fund, which aims to improve local communities across the area.
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Stow Primary’s sustainability message positively disrupts community
Published: Monday, 17th September 2018Around 150 people attend two events hosted by a Borders primary school which aimed to change behaviour towards single use items in their community.
