News published February 2021
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Consultation to be held on Council’s draft Anti-Poverty Strategy
Published: 25th February 2021Agreement has been given to hold a consultation on the Council's draft Anti-Poverty Strategy.
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Council Tax freeze agreed
Published: 25th February 2021We have agreed to freeze Council Tax at the current level, which is the sixth lowest in mainland Scotland, for 2021-22
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We must remain cautious, careful and patient...
Published: 25th February 2021That was the message from the First Minister yesterday as she set out to Parliament details of the updated strategic framework on tackling COVID-19
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Help on hand for Newcastleton in aftermath of flooding
Published: 24th February 2021Support is being provided for Newcastleton residents affected by flooding last night
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Denise Hanks awarded Tweeddale Citizen of the Year 2020
Published: 24th February 2021Denise Hanks from Walkerburn has been named as Tweeddale Citizen of the Year for 2020
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Amber weather warning update for Scottish Borders
Published: 23rd February 2021An amber weather warning for heavy and persistent rain remains in place for large parts of the Scottish Borders until 6am tomorrow morning.
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Girlguiding Scottish Borders celebrates World Thinking Day with flag raised at Council HQ
Published: 22nd February 2021We teamed up with Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and volunteers from Girlguiding Scottish Borders to celebrate World Thinking Day today on 22 February
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Route map for ‘transformative’ project to be outlined to Councillors
Published: 19th February 2021Ambitious proposals for introducing new arrangements for joint working with communities are being put forward to a meeting of Scottish Borders Council next week
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Apology for data breach affecting 600 customers
Published: 18th February 2021We are apologising for a data breach which has affected around 600 customers.
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Phased schools return confirmed
Published: 16th February 2021The First Minister has confirmed the phased return of some children and young people to schools from Monday 22 February.
