Council announces blended learning contingency arrangements
Published: Tuesday, 22nd September 2020We have today provided parents, carers and pupils with the broad arrangements for blended learning contingency plans in case these are required during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Community Fund opens to support Borders projects
Published: Monday, 21st September 2020Our Community Fund has opened for 2020-21.
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Council to build upon steps already taken to help tackle climate change
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020Councillors will consider declaring a ‘climate emergency’ at the next full meeting of the Council on Friday 25 September
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Council sets out way forward for COVID-Safe office estate
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020Councillors will be presented with a report next week setting out the way forward for our office estate.
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Resurfacing improvements require A7 Galashiels closure
Published: Friday, 18th September 2020Resurfacing improvements require a section of the A7 north of Galashiels to close for seven working days later this month.
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Hawick Flood Scheme update: changes to Commercial Road access
Published: Thursday, 17th September 2020Access to Commercial Road will change next month as part of the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme’s advanced works.
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Plans for latest phase of play parks programme unveiled
Published: Wednesday, 16th September 2020A series of exciting new play parks will be created in 2020-21 as part of our £4.8million play parks and community outdoor spaces programme.
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Council marks annual Scottish Housing Day
Published: Wednesday, 16th September 2020We are marking the fifth annual Scottish Housing Day (16 September), which celebrates the positive impact good quality and affordable housing makes to the lives of people and communities.
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Annual performance report shows a number of highlights
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2020Improved waste and recycling rates, further delivery of Inspire Learning programme and the completion of Jedburgh Grammar Campus are just some of the highlights in our full year performance report.
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Final say on Scottish Borders’ first Food Growing Strategy
Published: Tuesday, 15th September 2020A final consultation on the Scottish Borders’ first Food Growing Strategy is now live.
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Community recycling centres update
Published: Monday, 14th September 2020The limit on the quantity of waste accepted at community recycling centres in the Scottish Borders will be removed on Tuesday 15 September.
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Almost £40m of support provided to Borders businesses through COVID funds
Published: Monday, 14th September 2020Businesses in the Scottish Borders have benefitted from almost £40m of support through the Team South of Scotland partnership of South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and ourselves.
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Borders Railway celebrates fifth anniversary
Published: Friday, 11th September 2020In the week that the Borders Railway celebrated its fifth anniversary, we have reiterated our commitment to the case for the potential extension of the line.
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Ancient human remains uncovered during Jedburgh Ramparts works
Published: Wednesday, 2nd September 2020Human remains, potentially dating back 200 years, have been uncovered during major repair and refurbishment works on the ramparts wall adjacent to Jedburgh Abbey
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Waste quantity limit to increase at recycling centres
Published: Monday, 31st August 2020Households will be able to bring an increased quantity of waste to community recycling centres in the Scottish Borders from Tuesday 1 September
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Councillors agree to retain 18 play parks
Published: Friday, 28th August 2020A total of 18 play parks will be retained following approval by Councillors at our full meeting on Thursday 27 August
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Changes made to Executive Member roles
Published: Thursday, 27th August 2020A number of changes to the titles and responsibilities of Executive Member roles have been made
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Spaces for People 20mph trial given go ahead
Published: Thursday, 27th August 2020Councillors have today (Thursday 27 August) approved a 20mph trial which will be introduced in 80 Borders towns and villages with the aim of encouraging safer active travel
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Chief Executive of Scottish Borders Council to retire
Published: Thursday, 27th August 2020We have announced the retirement of our Chief Executive, Tracey Logan who will leave her post at the end of September
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Joint NHS/SBC statement on latest COVID-19 cases
Published: Monday, 24th August 2020Over the past few days there have been five confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in the Borders, the majority of which are household contacts within a single family cluster.
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Council to consider next steps in Eyemouth Primary and Early Learning and Childcare provision replacement
Published: Friday, 21st August 2020We're considering a report that seeks approval to extend the options appraisal and feasibility study on the replacement of the current Eyemouth PS and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision
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£1.2m secured from Spaces for People programme
Published: Thursday, 20th August 2020We have secured a total of £1.2m for a series of ambitious temporary infrastructure trials to encourage safer active travel
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Drivers asked to play their part and follow A68 Fala Dam closure official diversion route
Published: Friday, 14th August 2020Drivers travelling in the Borders are requested to please use the official diversion route for the A68 Fala Dam closure.
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Jedburgh Grammar Campus opens to pupils
Published: Wednesday, 12th August 2020The brand new Jedburgh Grammar Campus welcomed its first pupils on Wednesday 12 August
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Council welcomes return of Borders pupils into schools and Early Years settings
Published: Tuesday, 11th August 2020As the new academic year gets underway we welcome the return of children and young people into schools and Early Years settings across the region
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Borderers warned to be prepared for potential amber weather warning
Published: Monday, 10th August 2020We are urging Borderers, particularly those in flood-prone areas, to be aware that there is the potential for an amber weather warning for thunderstorms to be issued this evening or early tomorrow.
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Schools update: Information on community access to school facilities
Published: Monday, 10th August 2020Information is now available on community access to school facilities upon their reopening
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Consultation on social work non-residential charging policy
Published: Friday, 7th August 2020We are doing a review of the Social Work Non-Residential Charging Policy and are holding a consultation to get feedback on some proposed changes.
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School transport arrangements to support return to school confirmed
Published: Wednesday, 5th August 2020We have confirmed the school transport arrangements that will be in place from Tuesday 11 August to support the return of young people to school
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Scottish Borders pupils receive exam results as figures show continued success
Published: Tuesday, 4th August 2020As pupils from across the Borders receive their exam results today, Shona Haslam, our Leader has paid tribute to the successes that have been achieved
