Summer opening hours for community recycling centres
Published: Friday, 24th March 2023New summer opening hours for community recycling centres will come into effect from 27 March 2023
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Next steps and desired outcomes for Tweedbank project laid out in report
Published: Thursday, 23rd March 2023The development of up to 400 new homes and a new 60-bed care village are the key features of the proposed Tweedbank expansion project, details of which are included in a new report to Scottish Borders
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Proposed plan for future delivery of public toilets in the Scottish Borders taken to Council
Published: Wednesday, 22nd March 2023We have outlined new proposals for how we intend to manage and maintain all public toilet facilities moving forward
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Education Scotland recognises positive progress at Hawick High School
Published: Tuesday, 21st March 2023Education Scotland has recognised continued improvements at Hawick High School which were found to be working well in supporting young people’s health and wellbeing, learning and progress
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Help showcase the traditions and skills of the Scottish Borders at Doors Open Days Festival 2023
Published: Tuesday, 14th March 2023As the Scottish Borders prepares for this year’s Doors Open Days Festival, taking place on 2-3 September
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Saltgreens Care Home in Eyemouth graded ‘good’ as a result of continuous improvement at the home
Published: Thursday, 9th March 2023A follow up inspection at Saltgreens in Eyemouth has resulted in the overall grades for the home being re-evaluated to 4–Good.
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Snowfall warning for end of the week
Published: Wednesday, 8th March 2023Borderers should be prepared for some late winter snowfall on Thursday and overnight into Friday, with an updated yellow weather warning in place.
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Speeding motorists to be targeted by Community Action Team
Published: Tuesday, 7th March 2023In response to local concerns around speeding motorists, Scottish Borders Community Action Team (CAT) is undertaking a number of days of enforcement action.
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Consultation seeks feedback on Peebles parking charges
Published: Monday, 6th March 2023Peebles residents, businesses and visitors are being asked to submit their views on the current parking charges in car parks across the town.
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Pingo on-demand transport service extended until 2024
Published: Thursday, 2nd March 2023The Pingo on-demand transport service which has been running throughout Berwickshire over the last year has been extended until 2024.
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Call for sites issued as part of proposals to develop suitable Gypsy/Traveller accommodation
Published: Wednesday, 1st March 2023A call for sites is being issued as part of proposals to develop sufficient suitable authorised accommodation to help meet the identified housing needs of Gypsy/Travellers in the area.
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Council to light headquarters building in support of Ukraine
Published: Friday, 24th February 2023Our headquarters will be raising the Ukraine flag and lighting up the tower to mark the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.
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Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Published: Friday, 24th February 2023The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched a UK-wide appeal to raise urgently needed funds to support the relief effort in Turkey and north-west Syria.
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Inspectorate confirms progress continues to be made at St Ronan’s Residential Care Home
Published: Friday, 24th February 2023A follow up visit to St Ronan’s care home in Innerleithen has confirmed that improvements continue to be made following the Care Inspectorate’s initial inspection in June 2022.
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Budget which maintains services and delivers all major projects agreed
Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023We have agreed a budget today which protects services and investment into ambitious projects across the region, despite the financial pressure created by inflation.
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Consultation opens on plans for 2023 Jim Clark Rally
Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023We have launched a public consultation on event organisers’ plans for the running of the Jim Clark Rally in May this year.
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Latest plans for flood management in Borders set out
Published: Tuesday, 21st February 2023The latest local flood risk management plans for the Scottish Borders have been published, covering the period up to 2028.
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Public Protection Committee supports Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day
Published: Monday, 20th February 2023We're supporting Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day by encouraging everyone to look out for and act on any concerns they may have about vulnerable adults they suspect are at risk of harm.
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Education Scotland acknowledges continued progress at Berwickshire High
Published: Wednesday, 15th February 2023Education Scotland has recognised continued improvements at Berwickshire High School which were found to be having a positive impact both within the setting itself and across the wider community.
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Council supports adult social care recruitment campaign
Published: Wednesday, 15th February 2023We're supporting the Scottish Government’s recently launched recruitment drive that aims to encourage more people to consider a career in Adult Social Care.
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Budget proposals to maintain services and deliver all major projects, despite rising costs
Published: Tuesday, 14th February 2023In spite of significantly increased costs, budget plans published today include a commitment to deliver all capital projects previously announced and protect frontline services.
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Community thanked for participation in Peebles High School engagement sessions as next steps for project outlined
Published: Friday, 10th February 2023We would like to thank the Tweeddale community for their attendance and participation in engagement sessions held within the last week.
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Below inflation five per cent Council Tax increase to be proposed to support frontline services and community priorities
Published: Friday, 10th February 2023A five per cent Council Tax increase, which is half the rate of inflation, will be put forward as part of budget plans for 2023/24 later this month.
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Mansfield Road temporary closure to take effect from 13 February as part of flood works
Published: Thursday, 9th February 2023A temporary road closure of Mansfield Road will take effect from Monday 13 February to allow for works associated with the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme to be undertaken.
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Additional Peebles High School engagement sessions now open to the public
Published: Friday, 3rd February 2023Two further engagement sessions regarding the replacement of Peebles High School planned for this coming Monday (6 February) will now be open to the public.
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Tweeddale Citizen of the Year 2022 nominations extended
Published: Friday, 3rd February 2023Local residents now have until Friday 24 February to put forward names for the Tweeddale Citizen of the Year Award 2022 after the nomination period was extended
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Enabling works for Galashiels Community Campus to commence
Published: Friday, 3rd February 2023Enabling works for the new Galashiels Community Campus are set to commence from Monday 6 February and are anticipated to last for 13 weeks.
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Peebles High School engagement session extended due to high demand
Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2023An engagement session, to discuss the new Peebles High School, taking place tomorrow (Thursday 2 February) has been extended to accommodate high demand.
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Education Scotland acknowledges strong leadership and high standards at Fountainhall Primary School and Nursery
Published: Friday, 27th January 2023The Education Scotland report on Fountainhall Primary School and Nursery Class published on 24 January has acknowledged a range of key strengths in the school’s work
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Details for February Peebles High School engagement sessions confirmed
Published: Friday, 27th January 2023A drop-in engagement session focusing on the designs for the new Peebles High School building will take place on Thursday 2 February at the Eastgate Theatre between the hours of 4-6pm.
