Candidates announced for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk County Constituency
Published: Thursday, 14th November 2019Following the close of nominations, four candidates will stand in the General Election for the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk County Constituency.
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Council achieves Living Wage accreditation
Published: Wednesday, 13th November 2019It's been announced during Living Wage Week that we've been successful in receiving Living Wage accreditation.
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Tapestry Director appointed as visitor attraction’s opening date confirmed
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2019Excitement is building for the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor attraction, with the landmark’s facility’s opening date confirmed and new Centre Director announced.
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A701 road closure for Timber Transport Fund improvements
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2019A section of the A701 road in Tweeddale will undergo a daytime closure for four weeks for extensive improvements.
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Borderers urged to make sure their vote counts at upcoming election
Published: Monday, 11th November 2019Are you ready for the General Election on Thursday 12 December?
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Scottish Borders parks included in World War I Centenary Fields initiative
Published: Thursday, 07th November 2019Three parks in the Scottish Borders have been included in a UK-wide World War I commemoration honouring the memories of soldiers who fought and died in conflict.
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Call for Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl and Preston Community Council nominations
Published: Tuesday, 05th November 2019Nominations are now open for the Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyl and Preston Community Council by-election.
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Change of venue for Peebles What Matters Hub
Published: Tuesday, 05th November 2019The What Matters Hub provided by the Health and Social Care Partnership in Peebles is relocating to the Peebles Community Trust (former ex-Servicemen’s Club) at School Brae.
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School and nursery enrolment week to take place 18-22 November
Published: Monday, 04th November 2019Parents of children due to start school or early learning and childcare from August 2020 should register their child for a place during enrolment week, being held from 18-22 November 2019.
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Melrose 3G community sports pitch officially opened
Published: Monday, 04th November 2019Hundreds of junior and senior sportspeople have helped mark the official opening of the new Melrose 3G community sports pitch.
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Consultation on Scottish Borders early learning and childcare provision
Published: Friday, 01st November 2019We're holding a consultation on the early learning and childcare (ELC) provision available across the Borders.
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Communities encouraged to play their part in initial discussions on property proposals
Published: Friday, 01st November 2019Community groups and members of the public in Earlston and Eyemouth are being encouraged to give us their views on initial proposals for Council properties and services in both communities.
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Formal approval given for Jim Clark Rally’s return
Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019We have formally issued a Motor Sport Order for the return of the Jim Clark Rally to closed roads on November 8 and 9 this year.
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New Alcohol bylaws consultation to go ahead
Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019Councillors have agreed to hold a consultation on introducing pilot alcohol bylaws in Hawick, Galashiels, Eyemouth and Peebles.
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Hawick Flood Protection Scheme update
Published: Thursday, 31st October 2019Progress continues to be made on the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme, which will deliver protection from a 1 in 75 flood event to over 900 residential and commercial properties at risk along the River Teviot and Slitrig Water.
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Progress being made with Earlston flooding issues
Published: Monday, 28th October 2019Work is underway to improve flooding issues in Earlston.
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Final views sought on proposal to amend the catchment areas of Yarrow Primary School and Philiphaugh Community School
Published: Thursday, 24th October 2019We are looking for final feedback on proposals to amend the catchment areas of Yarrow Primary School and Philiphaugh Community School in Selkirk.
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Further information on future of play parks
Published: Wednesday, 23rd October 2019Members of the public and community groups are being invited to provide further feedback on our strategy for the future of play-park provision in the area.
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Findings from Audit Scotland review welcomed
Published: Tuesday, 22nd October 2019We are welcoming the Best Value Assurance report published by Audit Scotland.
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Plans in place for winter weather
Published: Thursday, 17th October 2019As a category one responder we are taking steps to ensure we keep the public safe and roads open during the winter months.
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Council to host business breakfast as part of Living Wage Week
Published: Wednesday, 16th October 2019We are showing our support for Living Wage Week (11-15 November) by hosting a business breakfast event for local firms.
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Work to start on new Early Years Centre at Peebles primary school
Published: Wednesday, 16th October 2019Work on a new Early Years Centre at Priorsford Primary School in Peebles will start this month as part of our Early Years expansion programme.
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Fourth fostering conference praised as best so far
Published: Tuesday, 15th October 2019This year’s foster care conference, held to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of foster carers from across the region, has been heralded by attendees as being the best so far.
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Primary and secondary teacher education opportunity for graduates
Published: Wednesday, 09th October 2019We are looking to hear from graduates living in the Borders who would be interested in a qualification that would allow them to gain GTCS registration as a primary or secondary teacher.
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Programme of headstone safety testing continues
Published: Monday, 07th October 2019The next phase of the headstone safety testing programme is to get underway this month.
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Jedburgh mobile recycling pilot service update
Published: Friday, 04th October 2019Thank you to all who have used the Jedburgh mobile recycling pilot service so far and completed our online survey on a potential Borders-wide new mobile recycle service.
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Jedburgh claim top Floral Gateway title
Published: Friday, 04th October 2019Jedburgh have been named the Champion of Champions in the 20th Scottish Borders Floral Gateway awards.
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Registration opens for Scottish Youth Parliament by-election
Published: Tuesday, 01st October 2019A by-election is being held for the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire Constituency of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP), due to take place in December 2019.
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New winter opening hours for community recycling centres
Published: Tuesday, 01st October 2019The new winter opening hours for community recycling centres across the Scottish Borders begin today (Monday 30 September).
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Ballot announced for Oxton & Channelkirk Community Council election
Published: Monday, 30th September 2019At the end of the nomination period for the Oxton & Channelkirk Community Council election, there were seven candidates validly nominated for the six available places.
