Residents warned about heavy rain and potential flooding
Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019Borderers are being urged to take care with an amber weather warning for heavy rain in place from midnight until 3pm (Thursday).
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Borders to be showcased at Royal Highland Show this weekend
Published: Tuesday, 18th June 2019The unique heritage and culture of the Scottish Borders will be showcased at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston from 20-23 June
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What Matters Hub now available in Newtown St Boswells
Published: Monday, 17th June 2019The Health and Social Care Partnership has expanded the number of What Matters Hubs available across the Borders by offering monthly drop in sessions in Newtown St Boswells.
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Change of venue for Tweeddale What Matters Hub
Published: Friday, 14th June 2019The What Matters Hub provided by the Health and Social Care Partnership in Tweeddale is relocating to the Scottish Borders Council offices in Rosetta Road, Peebles.
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Kelso residents and businesses invited to Tour of Britain information session
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019Kelso will host the start and finish of the second stage of the 2019 OVO Energy Tour of Britain in September and a drop-in session is being held for residents and businesses.
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Opportunity for contractors to find out more about major procurement framework
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019We are inviting contractors to find out more about our repairs and maintenance framework and how they can tender for work.
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Community invited to give their views on the future of public properties in Jedburgh
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019Community groups and members of the public are being invited to give their views on the use of properties in Jedburgh.
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Multi-million pound investment in playparks and outdoor spaces discussed at Area Partnerships
Published: Thursday, 13th June 2019Communities are hearing more about our multi-million pound investment in play parks and outdoor community facilities.
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Melrose 3G pitch under spotlight at community event
Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019Further details on the new 3G community sports pitch in Melrose have gone on display to the public.
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Appeal to service users
Published: Wednesday, 12th June 2019Our Homeless Service is appealing to any service users who left homeless temporary accommodation prior to February 2019 to contact them regarding any belongings which may have been placed in storage.
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Education Scotland acknowledge progress at Howdenburn Primary and Nursery
Published: Tuesday, 11th June 2019The Education Scotland follow up inspection report on Howdenburn Primary School and Nursery released on 11 June acknowledges the progress that has been made since their original inspection in 2018.
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Eligible families encouraged to apply for free school meals, clothing grants and EMA
Published: Monday, 10th June 2019We are encouraging eligible families to make sure they are receiving the free school meals and footwear and clothing grants they may be entitled to.
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Two-day closure required as Dirtpot Corner nears completion
Published: Thursday, 06th June 2019A two-day closure of the A72 at Dirtpot Corner is required this month as the £2.2million improvement scheme nears completion.
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Community to benefit as Melrose 3G sports pitch plans get approval
Published: Wednesday, 05th June 2019Exciting plans for a new 3G community sports pitch in Melrose have been given the go-ahead.
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Inspire Learning information roadshows start this week
Published: Wednesday, 05th June 2019We are reminding people that they can find out more about the £16m Inspire Learning programme at information roadshows being held this month.
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Community policing and support for businesses among annual performance report highlights
Published: Tuesday, 04th June 2019More dedicated community policing, extra affordable housing, key support for local businesses and more modern apprentices employed.
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ITV series Vera heads north of the border for filming
Published: Tuesday, 04th June 2019Long-running ITV series Vera, starring award-winning actress Brenda Blethyn, is coming to the Berwickshire coast for filming.
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Glendinning Primary declared this year's chess champions
Published: Tuesday, 04th June 2019Glendinning Primary is celebrating after being declared winners at the annual chess competition held in Galashiels on 28 May.
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Broomlands Primary picks up national architecture award
Published: Tuesday, 04th June 2019Broomlands Primary School has been named a Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Award winner.
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Parents urged to complete parental involvement and engagement survey
Published: Monday, 03rd June 2019As part of the Government’s commitment to improving the ways in which parents, carers and families work in partnership with teachers and partners, your feedback is needed.
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Get on board for first rural transport conference
Published: Friday, 31st May 2019Community groups and individuals are invited to the first rural transport event of its kind to be held in the Scottish Borders.
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Localities Bid Fund - deadline for postal votes is extended
Published: Thursday, 30th May 2019The postal voting deadline for the Localities Bid Fund has been extended.
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Anniversary of Jim Clark’s historic Indy 500 win marked with announcement on opening of new museum
Published: Thursday, 30th May 2019The new Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns will open to the public on Thursday 11 July.
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Consultation opens on proposed return of Jim Clark Rally to closed roads
Published: Wednesday, 29th May 2019We have launched a public consultation on the proposed return of the Jim Clark Rally to closed roads in Berwickshire this November, in line with new legislative requirements.
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Council Executive asked to note expansion of local area co-ordination approach for older people
Published: Wednesday, 29th May 2019Our Executive Committee is being asked to note the expansion of the Local Area Co-ordination (LAC) approach for older people to the Central, Cheviot, Tweeddale and Teviot & Liddesdale localities.
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Full OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2019 stage in Scottish Borders
Published: Wednesday, 29th May 2019The OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the country’s biggest professional cycle race and largest free to spectate event, will return to the Scottish Borders in September.
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Jedburgh’s shops to turn into galleries for month-long event
Published: Monday, 27th May 2019As part of the ongoing Jedburgh Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme, shops in the town centre are playing host to artworks from various local artists during June.
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Naming vote opens as Jedburgh Campus remains on course for spring 2020 completion
Published: Monday, 27th May 2019Members of the public can help mark a new era for Jedburgh by voting for the new name of the town’s new Intergenerational Community Campus.
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Scottish Borders declaration announced for European Parliamentary Election
Published: Sunday, 26th May 2019The Scottish Borders, part of the electoral region of Scotland, has declared the local results in the European Parliamentary Election.
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Teachers excited for Inspire Learning as plan set out to implement game changing programme
Published: Friday, 24th May 2019Our ground-breaking investment to transform all schools into world-class digital learning environments is making good progress as teachers start to get their hands on the technology.
