News published January 2017
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Hospital junction improvements making good progress
Published: 31st January 2017The Leader of the Council, David Parker, and Chairman of NHS Borders, John Raine, have welcomed an update on works being considered to improve the junction at Borders General Hospital.
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Kelpie sculptures to return to Kelso
Published: 31st January 2017Following a successful stay in 2015, the Kelpie Maquettes are returning to Kelso town centre in May.
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Tourism visitor figures boost attributed to Borders Railway
Published: 31st January 2017New data has revealed that tourism in the Borders and Midlothian has received a major boost since the introduction of the Borders Railway.
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Section of Hawick road to close for vital flood scheme work
Published: 18th January 2017Essential work associated with the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme requires a section of Commercial Road to close for three weeks.
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New Southdean Community Council unveiled
Published: 17th January 2017A new Southdean Community Council has been announced.
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Vital bridge repairs require daytime closure
Published: 16th January 2017The final stages of essential repairs to a historic Yarrow Valley bridge will require a five day closure.
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Community invited to help develop plans for historic kirk
Published: 16th January 2017Residents of Selkirk and local community groups are being invited to a public meeting on Tuesday 24 January to look at the establishment of a ‘Friends of the Auld Kirk’ group.
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Duns Recycling Centre one-day closure
Published: 16th January 2017Essential maintenance to Duns Community Recycling Centre means the facility will be closed for one day this month.
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Further empowerment for local communities
Published: 16th January 2017Part two of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, Community Planning, is now in force, which aims to help deliver better services for local people.
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Wilton Lodge Park Regeneration project update
Published: 13th January 2017A series of new facilities will be opened in the first half of 2017 as part of the Wilton Lodge Park’s Regeneration project.
