Further public input wanted as sport, leisure and cultural services and facilities engagement enters latter stages
Two months on from the launch of an online survey, and two-thirds of the way through public engagement events, more views continue to be sought
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Exam results show continued success across Borders schools
pupils from across the Borders receive their exam results today, Tuesday 5 August
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Green Flag Award win for Wilton Lodge Park
Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick has once again been recognised as one of the country’s top green spaces with a Green Flag Award for 2025.
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Borders cycling sensation hailed following Tour de France success
Following Kelso-cyclist Oscar Onley’s Tour de France success, finishing 4th after three weeks of gruelling stages, our Deputy Leader Scott Hamilton has hailed his efforts.
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All set for Border Union Show
We're delighted to be taking part in the 2025 Border Union Show, on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July at Springwood Park in Kelso. SBC staff will be on hand to showcase a variety of services.
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Advancing children’s rights in the Borders - United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child
The Tower at our headquarters was lit blue on 16 July to celebrate one year of incorporation of Children's Rights into Scots law.
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Funding available for commuity projects in coastal areas
Funding is available to support community projects in coastal areas in the Scottish Borders. Cockburnspath, Cove, Coldingham, St Abbs, Eyemouth and Burnmouth are all eligible to apply for funds.
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Funding Available for Local Place Plans
Communities in the Scottish Borders can now access up to £40k in funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/2026 to support their development of Local Place Plans.
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Broughton play park re-opens following full refurbishment
Broughton play park has benefitted from a full refurbishment, with all-new play equipment and surfacing being installed, as part of the Council’s investment in play facilities.
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£7.2 Million Investment in Scottish Borders Towns
Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal represents a shared ambition to address socio-economic challenges in the Borderlands region - Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Cumbria and Northumberland