Severe flood warnings result in three rivers reaching record high levels
Published: Sunday, 16th February 2020Three sections of rivers in the Borders reached the highest on SEPA’s records as Newcastleton reportedly experienced some of the worst flooding in its history last night.
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Support for Newcastleton to recover from Storm Dennis flooding
Published: Sunday, 16th February 2020We are working closely with partners to support residents in Newcastleton in the aftermath of Storm Dennis.
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Storm Dennis response
Published: Sunday, 16th February 2020Latest updates on response - Sunday 16 February 3pm
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Amber weather warning issued for rain for weekend
Published: Friday, 14th February 2020The Met Office has issued an Amber Weather Warning for rain this weekend which largely covers the same areas, and river catchments, as those affected by flooding last weekend.
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Repairs being carried out to Jed Water flood defences
Published: Thursday, 13th February 2020We are carrying out urgent repairs to the Jed Water flood defence at Richmond Row in Jedburgh following damage caused during the amber weather warning period at the weekend.
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Weather warnings issued covering rest of week and weekend
Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2020The Met Office has issued a series of weather warnings which affect the Scottish Borders right through the rest of the week and into the weekend.
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Joint Older People’s services review report highlights positive progress and improvement in all areas
Published: Wednesday, 12th February 2020A progress review of older people’s services has found that the HandSCP has made sustained improvements across all thirteen recommendations identified in their report from 2017.
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Education Scotland acknowledge progress at Eyemouth Primary and Nursery Class
Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020Education Scotland’s follow up inspection report on Eyemouth Primary School and Nursery released on 11 February has acknowledged a number of improvements within both settings.
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Council to launch Celebration Fund to support 75th anniversary of VE Day
Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020We are launching a VE Celebration Fund on 24 February to enable non-profit making community or voluntary groups, schools and churches to apply for funding to undertake special celebratory projects.
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Reduction in complaints about Council services
Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020The number of complaints made about our services fell to 896 in 2018/19, down from 927 the previous year.
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Residents to brace themselves for further severe weather as Amber warning issued
Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020An Amber (be prepared) weather warning for snow has been issued for western areas of the Borders today between 2pm and 9pm.
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Council initiatives which benefit all ages make steady progress in latest performance report
Published: Tuesday, 11th February 2020Our Executive Committee today heard how initiatives which benefit all ages are continuing to make steady progress, as it considered quarter 3 of its 2019/20 performance report.
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Further weather warnings in place for rest of weekend and Monday
Published: Sunday, 09th February 2020Following heavy rain and flooding overnight Saturday into Sunday, a weather warning for snow and wind is in place covering the whole of Monday and Tuesday.
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Numerous flood warnings issued as rivers rise
Published: Sunday, 09th February 2020Residents are urged to be prepared following the issuing of an Amber Weather Warning for rain for parts of the Borders, valid to 10am on Sunday.
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Tapestry project raises the roof as progress continues
Published: Friday, 07th February 2020Construction of the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre’s eye-catching roof is nearing completion, ahead of the landmark facility’s opening in spring 2021.
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Borderers urged to be aware and prepared for potentially disruptive weather
Published: Friday, 07th February 2020Be aware of a series of weather warnings the weekend and into the middle of next week and prepare for potential disruption.
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Live Borders to manage community access at new Jedburgh Grammar Campus
Published: Friday, 07th February 2020Our partners Live Borders - the region’s culture and sports trust – will proactively manage community access to the new Jedburgh Grammar Campus.
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Lose your car warning to anti-social drivers
Published: Wednesday, 05th February 2020A campaign has been re-launched to appeal to road users to drive responsibly – or risk losing their vehicle.
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Integration Joint Board seeks service user representative
Published: Tuesday, 04th February 2020The Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is keen to hear from anyone interested in becoming the service user representative for the Integration Joint Board (IJB).
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First pupils return to Peebles High School less than 10 weeks since fire
Published: Monday, 03rd February 2020The community of Tweeddale, businesses, partners and all others who offered support to us and Peebles High School have been thanked today as pupils start to return to the school site.
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Return of pupils to Peebles High School confirmed
Published: Wednesday, 29th January 2020The re-occupation of Peebles High School will go-ahead on 3 and 4 February as planned.
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Council agrees holiday dates and in service days for 2021/22 to 2022/23
Published: Tuesday, 28th January 2020School holiday dates and in-service days for the academic years 2021/22 to 2022/23 have been agreed.
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Future vision for Tweedbank presented
Published: Monday, 27th January 2020Draft guidance on how the future expansion of Tweedbank should take place is to be presented to Councillors this week.
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Consultation opens on expanded Jim Clark Rally plans
Published: Thursday, 23rd January 2020We have launched a public consultation on the proposed expansion of the Jim Clark Rally, including a stage taking in the iconic Scott’s View.
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Consultation continues on future of bus services
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020Proposals to change a number of underused bus services across the Scottish Borders are now available to comment on.
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Borders public invited to participate in health and social care locality working groups
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020The Health and Social Care Partnership is inviting communities to participate in the development and delivery of the five locality plans aligned to its Strategic Plan.
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Katharine Elliot Centre seeks donations for development of sensory garden
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020The Katharine Elliot Centre (KEC) in Hawick is looking for donations to help with their plans to create a sensory garden for members.
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Education Scotland acknowledge key strengths at Earlston High School
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020The Education Scotland report on Earlston High School published on 21 January has acknowledged a range of key strengths in the school’s work.
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Nominations open for 2020 Adult Learners Awards
Published: Thursday, 16th January 2020Now in their 22nd year, the Awards are held annually to celebrate and promote the learning achievements of adults throughout the Borders.
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Weekend near miss highlights importance of Hawick Flood Scheme
Published: Wednesday, 15th January 2020Hawick had a ‘close shave’ last weekend following heavy rainfall which resulted in rising water levels in the River Teviot, according to the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme Project Director.
