Candidates announced for upcoming Scottish Parliament election
Following the close of nominations for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election on Wednesday 1 April, the candidates have been announced.
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Westruther Primary School receives positive report from HMIE
The HMIE report on Westruther Primary School published on 31 March 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school's work.
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Council approves proposal to proceed to a statutory consultation to close and rezone Fountainhall Primary
At a meeting of full council on Thursday 26 March 2026, it was agreed to proceed to a statutory consultation to permanently close and rezone the catchment area of Fountainhall Primary School and ELC.
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Eyemouth Primary School engagement continues as third round of focus group meetings take place
Since early February, small focus groups have met to share their views and priorities, as a new phase of engagement to help shape the future of Eyemouth Primary school continues.
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Consultation being held on Hawick Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan
A 12 week public consultation is being held on the draft Hawick Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.
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Vote and Electoral registration reminder
Voter registration deadline announcement for the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time.
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Rare Scottish chain-bar suspension bridge secures £1/4 million support for heritage restoration
Plans for Borders historic bridge, Kalemouth Suspension Bridge, to receive a major restoration have secured support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Service relocations confirmed as Chambers Institution refurbishment works set to start
The refurbishment of the Chambers Institution in Peebles will start this spring, with services and facilities moving out of the building in the coming weeks.
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Lauder Primary School and Nursery class receives positive report from HMIE and the Care Inspectorate
HMIE report on Lauder Primary School published on 3 March 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school’s work.
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Focus group meetings continue to help shape the future of Eyemouth Primary School
A new phase of engagement to help shape the future of Eyemouth Primary School continues.