Care Experienced Week to be marked with events across the Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders region is gearing up for Care Experienced Week 2026 with a fun-packed programme of events celebrating the achievements of young carers.
-
Thousands of illicit cigarettes and tobacco pouches seized
A major operation has taken place which has resulted in thousands of pounds worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco pouches being seized across the region.
-
Scottish Borders S6 pupils bring democracy to life in Council Chambers
S6 pupils from secondary schools across the Scottish Borders gained first-hand experience of local democracy during a Youth Mock Debate in Scottish Borders Council’s Council Chambers.
-
Scottish Borders retailers urged to prepare for major tobacco and vaping law changes
Local retailers are being urged to prepare for a series of new tobacco, vaping and nicotine laws coming into force over the next three months.
-
2026-27 Winter Service Plan approved as preparations continue for this winter
A Winter service plan for 2026/27 setting out how the Council will prepare for and respond to winter weather across the region has been approved by Executive Committee.
-
Challenge Poverty Week marked by highlighting support available across region
We are supporting this year’s Challenge Poverty Week which runs from 5-11 October.
-
Spooktacular Bike Bash brings Halloween fun to Hawick
Women and girls are invited to get on their bikes for a special Halloween themed community event, this October.
-
Enhanced Borders flood warning service heads into first autumn and winter
People across the Scottish Borders are being encouraged to prepare and be aware by understanding the information available to them as the region heads into the autumn and winter seasons.
-
Greener Gateway Community Awards 2026
Communities from across the Scottish Borders came together to celebrate the winners of our Greener Gateway Community Awards 2026 on Monday 28 September at the Inspire Learning building, Tweedbank.
-
Response to Scottish Government public service reform proposals
Our Elected Members have today, 24 September, considered the Scottish Government’s announcement on the future of local governance and public service reform in Scotland at a meeting of Full Council.