Borderers urged to be prepared for winter as Executive approves Winter Plan
Published: Thursday, 21st September 2023Our Executive Committee has approved a Winter Service Plan which aims to ensure the safety of communities through any adverse weather this winter.
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Levenseat and Scottish Borders Council Launch Schools Waste Education Initiative
Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2023We have teamed up with Levenseat, the recycling and waste management business, to launch a new partnership initiative to educate primary school pupils across the region.
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We are participating in Scottish Housing Day 2023
Published: Wednesday, 13th September 2023we are marking the eighth annual Scottish Housing Day by celebrating all aspects of housing and raising awareness about the important role that housing plays in people’s lives
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Residents and visitors enjoy a successful Doors Open Days Festival
Published: Tuesday, 5th September 2023Over the weekend, both residents and visitors to the region had the opportunity to explore the rich traditions of the Scottish Borders showcased as part of this year’s Doors Open Days Festival
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Construction of new Peebles High School to commence this Autumn
Published: Tuesday, 5th September 2023Construction of the new Peebles High School building will commence this Autumn following the conclusion of the initial enabling works at the site.
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Statement: Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)
Published: Monday, 4th September 2023SBC, along with all Scottish local authorities, carried out assessments of school premises in relation to the known issues of Reinforced Autoclave Aeriated Concrete.
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Increased popularity of ‘Walk It’ walks throughout Borders
Published: Monday, 4th September 2023The Paths to Health Walk It programme throughout the Scottish Borders has seen a 45 per cent attendance increase on previous years with 10,913 walkers attending walks this year
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Teachers invited to attend leadership recruitment event
Published: Monday, 4th September 2023An event, hosted by ourselves, is taking place in September for teachers who are considering the next step in their leadership journey
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Fund to develop activities and courses to improve adult numeracy skills opens for applications
Published: Friday, 1st September 2023A new fund to support organisations and groups to deliver activities or courses that will improve adults’ understanding and use of maths in their daily lives, at home and work has opened
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Programme for Doors Open Days Festival 2023 revealed
Published: Thursday, 17th August 2023The programme of events for the 2023 Scottish Borders Doors Open Days festival on 2 and 3 September has been revealed today.
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Communities praised for ‘Welcoming the Worlds’ to the Scottish Borders
Published: Thursday, 17th August 2023Communities across the Scottish Borders and particularly those within the Tweed Valley have been praised for helping to welcome the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships to the Scottish Borders.
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THRIVE project provides mental health and wellbeing support
Published: Wednesday, 16th August 2023A partnership project between our Local Area Co-ordination (LAC) Team and the Abbotsford Trust has supported 21 adults from the central Borders with their mental health and wellbeing.
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Glentress events at 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships hailed a huge success
Published: Monday, 14th August 2023An incredible week of mountain bike cross-country action in Glentress Forest concluded on Saturday and will leave a lasting legacy.
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Community invited to have their say on outline plans for new Tweedbank Care Village
Published: Monday, 14th August 2023We're holding two community engagement sessions to give the local community and other interested stakeholders the opportunity to have their say on outline plans for the new Tweedbank Care Village.
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Community Conversations 2023 - your chance to have your say about your community
Published: Wednesday, 9th August 2023Scottish Borders Councillors will be back on the road taking part in Community Conversations 2023, building on the success of last year.
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Exam results show continued success across Borders schools
Published: Tuesday, 8th August 2023As pupils from across the Borders receive confirmation of their exam results today, our Executive Member for Education and Lifelong Learning has paid tribute to the region's young people.
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Time running out to help shape future of culture, sport and leisure facilities
Published: Tuesday, 8th August 2023The public engagement phase of a joint review by Scottish Borders Council and Live Borders of sport, leisure and cultural services and facilities has passed the half-way stage.
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Back the Borderers aiming to beat the rest at 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
Published: Thursday, 3rd August 2023Ten local riders will compete in the world’s biggest cycling event, which starts today and will be broadcast around the globe to an audience of around one billion viewers.
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Community input into potential new walking and cycling routes being sought
Published: Wednesday, 2nd August 2023Community groups and individuals are encouraged to provide feedback into potential new walking and cycling routes across the Scottish Borders.
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Volunteers from across the globe to help deliver Cycling World Championship events at Glentress
Published: Friday, 28th July 2023Volunteers from as far afield as India and Qatar will be supporting the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championship events at Glentress Forest as part of the ‘Champs Clan’.
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Scottish Borders based businesses urged to apply for Trusted Trader Scheme
Published: Monday, 24th July 2023Local businesses are being urged to apply to the newly launched Scottish Borders Trusted Trader Scheme
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Kelso High School project shortlisted for Archaeology Award
Published: Friday, 21st July 2023Kelso High School and Archaeology Scotland have been shortlisted for the Youth Engagement Project of the Year as part of this year’s Marsh Community Archaeology Awards
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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Published: Friday, 14th July 2023We are working with partner agencies following reports of a few dead seabirds being found in Scottish coastal areas including the Borders, Avian Influenza has been confirmed as the cause of death.
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Scottish Borders awards first round of UK Shared Prosperity Funding
Published: Wednesday, 12th July 2023Four local community organisations from the Scottish Borders are some of the first to have received funding through the new UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF)
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Union Chain Bridge restoration honoured
Published: Monday, 10th July 2023The world-famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland has been recognised by some of the world’s leading engineering organisations.
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Jedburgh Play Park officially opens following £270,000 investment
Published: Tuesday, 4th July 2023Allerley Well Play Park in Jedburgh has opened following a £270,000 investment.
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Replacement for Galashiels Academy to proceed to construction phase
Published: Monday, 3rd July 2023The replacement Galashiels Academy school building will proceed to the construction phase following the conclusion of the planning, design and procurement stages of the project.
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Multiple benefits achieved through improvements to school transport services
Published: Friday, 30th June 2023Significant improvements have been made to school transport services following a review which has also helped to deliver financial and climate benefits
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Appointment of Directors confirmed
Published: Friday, 30th June 2023We are pleased to announce the appointment of two Directors
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Borderers encouraged to have their say on design proposals for Bog Park play area in Selkirk
Published: Thursday, 29th June 2023A consultation has been launched inviting members of the public to have their say on the proposed redesign of the play area at Bog Park in Selkirk.
