Successful projects announced for new funding pot
Published: Tuesday, 20th March 2018The first ever recipients of grants from our £500,000 Localities Bid Fund have been revealed.
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Nominations invited for Reston and Auchencrow Community Council
Published: Friday, 13th April 2018Nominations are being invited for Reston and Auchencrow Community Council.
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Executive Committee to meet in Hawick
Published: Thursday, 12th April 2018Our Executive Committee will meet in Hawick on Tuesday 17 April for the Economic Development themed meeting.
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Key topics discussed as South of Scotland Alliance meets Scottish Government ministers
Published: Thursday, 5th April 2018Scottish Government ministers John Swinney MSP and Fergus Ewing MSP met the South of Scotland Alliance on Wednesday in Galashiels to discuss a range of key economic issues for the area.
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New Carer’s Act for Scotland launched
Published: Thursday, 5th April 2018The new Carers (Scotland) Act was launched by the Scottish Government on 1 April 2018 and brings with it a number of important changes.
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Health and Social Care Partnership to hold consultation on physical disability strategy
Published: Wednesday, 4th April 2018A consultation is being held on the Scottish Borders Physical Disability Strategy, A Fairer Borders for People with a Physical Disability or Long-Term Condition and their Carers.
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Lowood Bridge project
Published: Tuesday, 3rd April 2018A £640,000 major repair and strengthening programme on the historic Lowood Bridge between Galashiels and Melrose is underway.
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Scottish Public Sector Finance Team of the Year 2018 winners
Published: Friday, 30th March 2018Our Finance Team has been congratulated for taking the top prize in their category at this year’s Public Finance Awards run by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
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Community Capacity Building team scoop silver
Published: Friday, 30th March 2018The Community Capacity Building team (CCB) has been congratulated for winning silver at the finals of the iESE (Improvement and Efficiency Social Enterprise) Public Sector Transformation Awards 2018.
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Melrose Primary are Euroquiz champions
Published: Friday, 30th March 2018Pupils from Melrose Primary School have been congratulated for taking the top prize for the fourth year in a row at the Borders heat of the 2018 Euroquiz competition.
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Don’t Buy It, Don’t Supply It campaign kick off for sevens circuit
Published: Wednesday, 28th March 2018The latest phase of the Don’t Buy It Don’t Supply It campaign kicks off this weekend for the start of the Borders rugby sevens circuit.
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Nominations invited for Earlston Community Council
Published: Tuesday, 27th March 2018Nominations are being invited for Earlston Community Council.
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Education Scotland acknowledge key strengths at St Ronan’s Primary
Published: Tuesday, 27th March 2018The Education Scotland inspection report on St Ronan’s Primary School and Nursery released has acknowledged a number of key strengths across both settings.
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Council receives Disability Confident accreditation
Published: Tuesday, 27th March 2018We have received Disability Confident Level 2 Employer accreditation, further enhancing our reputation as an inclusive and progressive employer.
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What Matters Community Hub now available in Tweeddale
Published: Monday, 26th March 2018The Health and Social Care Partnership is encouraging Tweeddale residents to come along to the What Matters Community Hub available in the Eastgate Theatre’s Studio Room every Wednesday from 2-4pm.
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Union Chain Bridge is awarded National Lottery grant
Published: Friday, 23rd March 2018A significant step has been taken in the campaign to secure the status of the historic Union Chain Bridge, which spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe in England and Fishwick in Scotland.
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Record entry for Scottish Borders Best Bar None Awards
Published: Thursday, 22nd March 2018A record number of pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels from the Borders have picked up a Best Bar None Scotland award.
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Safety message following timber cargo spill
Published: Thursday, 22nd March 2018The cargo of a ship in the North Sea lost a significant amount of its timber load. Members of the public are being urged not to try to salvage timber that has washed up along the coastline of south ea
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New members sought for Local Licensing Forum
Published: Wednesday, 21st March 2018The body which supports the safe regulation of alcohol in the Scottish Borders is looking for new members.
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Redevelopment of Jim Clark Room to start this summer
Published: Tuesday, 20th March 2018Works to redevelop and expand the Jim Clark Room in Duns will start this summer.
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Work begins on new Galashiels play park
Published: Monday, 19th March 2018Construction of a new Galashiels play park is now underway.
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Melrose Primary named first Jon Chappell road safety award winners
Published: Monday, 19th March 2018A new award in memory of a dog who helped promote road safety has been presented to Melrose Primary School.
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Borders schools get active
Published: Wednesday, 14th March 2018Schools across the Borders have been recognised for their work to encourage parents and pupils to ditch the car and actively travel to school.
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Public consultation to be held on library management rules
Published: Wednesday, 14th March 2018A public consultation is to be held on proposed changes to the management rules that apply to public libraries across the region.
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Appeal to service users
Published: Tuesday, 13th March 2018Our Homeless Service is appealing to any service users who left homeless temporary accommodation prior to October 2017 to get in touch regarding any belongings which may have been placed in storage.
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Showcase concert to be held at Melrose Parish Church
Published: Tuesday, 13th March 2018A concert in Melrose Parish Church promises to deliver stellar performances by the Scottish Borders Wind Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Guitar Ensemble.
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Funding boost for regeneration of Galashiels
Published: Monday, 12th March 2018Galashiels will receive a share of £26 million awarded from the Scottish Government's Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF).
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Hunt on for best new Borders building
Published: Monday, 12th March 2018The search is on again for the best designed new buildings in the Borders, with the launch of the Borders Building Design Awards 2018.
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B6357 improvements require road closure
Published: Monday, 12th March 2018Road improvements to the B6357 south of Newcastleton will require a section of the road to be closed for 11 days.
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Action group to be set up to support young people in Teviot and Liddesdale
Published: Monday, 12th March 2018The Teviot and Liddesdale community is being invited to become involved in an initiative being set up to support young people who live in Hawick and the surrounding area.