Storm Ali causes travel issues across Borders
Published: Wednesday, 19th September 2018Storm Ali has caused significant travel issues across the Borders today.
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Single public authority proposal for Local Governance Review
Published: Wednesday, 19th September 2018A proposed submission to a local government review to explore the potential to create a single public authority for the Scottish Borders will be discussed by Councillors next week.
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Deadline fast approaching for £300,000 Localities Fund
Published: Monday, 17th September 2018Borderers have until Monday 1 October to submit their applications for the next round of the Localities Bid Fund, which aims to improve local communities across the area.
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Stow Primary’s sustainability message positively disrupts community
Published: Monday, 17th September 2018Around 150 people attend two events hosted by a Borders primary school which aimed to change behaviour towards single use items in their community.
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Celebrate Silver Sunday in Berwickshire
Published: Monday, 17th September 2018Older people and their families and carers from across the Borders are being invited to celebrate Silver Sunday at an event in Duns on Sunday 7 October.
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Headstone safety testing programme set to continue
Published: Wednesday, 12th September 2018Our programme of headstone testing continues this month.
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Successful summer of steam
Published: Wednesday, 12th September 2018A STEAM train experience operating in the Scottish Borders has reported a second successful year, bringing more than 1200 visitors to the region
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What Matters Hubs available in Galashiels and Kelso
Published: Tuesday, 11th September 2018What Matters Hubs weekly drop in sessions are now being provided in Kelso and Galashiels.
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Free early learning and childcare for eligible two year olds
Published: Monday, 10th September 2018Parents of eligible two year olds are being urged to make the most of the funded early learning and childcare that is available to them across the Borders.
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Public encouraged to take part in biodiversity plan consultation
Published: Monday, 10th September 2018A consultation has been launched on the draft Scottish Borders Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) which aims to help protect and enhance our natural environment.
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New Borders Railway discount for friends and family of visually impaired
Published: Monday, 10th September 2018A new offer has been launched which offers a 50 per cent discount to a companion of a visually impaired person travelling on the Borders Railway.
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Award nominations open for inspiring young Borderers
Published: Thursday, 6th September 2018Nominations are open for the Scottish Borders Year of Young People Inspire Awards 2018, held annually to celebrate the hard work and achievements of young people in the Scottish Borders aged 8 to 25
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Four million journeys made on Borders Railway as third anniversary reached
Published: Thursday, 6th September 2018We are delighted four million journeys have been made on the Borders Railway since it opened three years ago today (September 6).
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New innovation and ideas fund for Borders and Midlothian tourism businesses
Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to tourism businesses in Midlothian and the Scottish Borders for new and innovative online bookable products or experiences.
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Nominations invited for Greenlaw and Hume Community Council by-election
Published: Tuesday, 4th September 2018Greenlaw and Hume Community Council is holding a by-election, with seven vacancies currently available.
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Borderers honoured for Merchant Navy service
Published: Monday, 3rd September 2018Around 20 ex-Merchant Navy personnel from the Borders have been recognised for their services at a civic reception we hosted.
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Latest performance information to be presented to Executive
Published: Friday, 31st August 2018A rise in recycling and a significant reduction in business mileage will be reported to our Executive Committee on Tuesday 4 September in the latest performance report.
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Union Chain Bridge closure for further National Lottery bid works
Published: Thursday, 30th August 2018A ten week series of closures of the iconic Union Chain Bridge will be taking place as further progress is made on the second round National Lottery bid.
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Hawick Flood Scheme’s contractors and suppliers’ day success
Published: Thursday, 30th August 2018An excellent turnout of 74 companies attended the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme’s contractors and suppliers’ information day on Wednesday.
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Winter weather contributes to increase in both complaints and compliments about our services
Published: Thursday, 30th August 2018Less than 0.5 per cent of all our customer interactions in 2017/18 were complaints
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Health and Social Care Partnership sets out clear vision for the future
Published: Wednesday, 29th August 2018The Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership has published its refreshed Strategic Plan for 2018-21.
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Schools benefit from £4m summer works
Published: Wednesday, 29th August 2018Pupils, staff and communities will benefit from improvements totaling over £4million to a series of schools across the Scottish Borders this summer.
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Tracey top of the menu after School Cook of the Year success
Published: Tuesday, 28th August 2018Galashiels Academy’s Tracey Biggs has picked up the Scottish School Cook of the Year title at a ceremony in Glasgow.
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New Walk It Walk now available in Selkirk
Published: Monday, 27th August 2018The Scottish Borders Walking for Health project has added a new Selkirk Walk It Health Walk to the 28 others already available across the Borders.
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Play #yourpart if you live in Chirnside and put your name forward for the community council
Published: Wednesday, 22nd August 2018Local residents in Chirnside have until 12noon on 7 September to put their name forward to become a community councillor and play their part in their local area.
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Interested in becoming a Secondary Teacher?
Published: Tuesday, 21st August 2018This new route to qualifying might be for you if you would like to live and study on location in the Scottish Borders.
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Best Bar None back for 2018
Published: Tuesday, 21st August 2018Local licensed premises are being encouraged to raise the bar and join the Best Bar None Scotland Awards 2018.
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Companies invited to get involved in Hawick Flood Protection Scheme
Published: Thursday, 16th August 2018Contractors and suppliers from across the Scottish Borders are being invited to find out about the work opportunities the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme has to offer.
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City Region Deal on the hunt for leading lights from private and third sectors
Published: Thursday, 16th August 2018Applications are open for individuals in the private and third sectors to join the Regional Enterprise Council (REC) for the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal.
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£70m spent with local businesses in past year
Published: Wednesday, 15th August 2018Our first annual Procurement Report has highlighted that in 2017/18 almost £70million was spent with local businesses.
