Building improvements delivered as conservation scheme enters final phase
The Hawick Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is celebrating key milestones across the town centre as it enters its final phase.
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Ministerial visit marks completion of key infrastructure projects linked to Hawick Flood Protection Scheme
An official opening event has taken place to mark the completion of two key infrastructure projects in Hawick.
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New active travel campaign launched
A new active travel campaign, called RIDONKULOUS, is now underway in Hawick and the surrounding area.
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Progress on School Capital Projects
A positive update to members has been provided at this month’s Council meeting on the significant progress made in various school capital projects.
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Programme for Doors Open Days Festival 2025 revealed
The programme of events in the Scottish Borders for the free Doors Open Days Festival on 6 and 7 September 2025 is now available.
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Council approves next steps for Hawick and Tweedbank care developments
A series of recommendations have been approved that will shape the future of care provision in the Hawick and Tweedbank areas.
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Katharine Elliot Centre celebrates the opening of their new gym facility
The Katharine Elliot Centre (KEC) in Hawick has celebrated the opening of their new gym facility with an event attended by service users, family carers, staff, and invited guests.
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80th Anniversary of VJ Day Commemoration
A commemorative service, acknowledging the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) was held on 15 August 2025, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of the Second World War generation.
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21 sites upgraded to date through play park investment programme
Our commitment to investing in the refurbishment and modernisation of play facilities across the region has so far seen a total of 21 sites benefit.
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Further public input wanted as sport, leisure and cultural services and facilities engagement enters latter stages
Two months on from the launch of an online survey, and two-thirds of the way through public engagement events, more views continue to be sought