News published November 2017
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Tweedbank innovation park plans approved with potential for hundreds of jobs
Published: 30th November 2017Councillors have agreed to progress plans for an innovation park in Tweedbank to maximise the economic impact of the Borders Railway and provide modern facilities for new and expanding businesses.
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Two week Lowood Bridge closure ahead of major works
Published: 24th November 2017Lowood Bridge will be closed for two weeks for emergency works next month.
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Work to start on new industrial units in Hawick
Published: 24th November 2017Work will start next week on the development of new industrial units on Hawick’s Galalaw Business Park, being delivered through the Hawick Action Plan thanks to funding from the Scottish Government.
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Time running out to bid for cash for your community
Published: 23rd November 2017People in the Borders still have time to bid for a share of over £200k to help their communities as the deadline for the first phase of a new funding scheme draws near
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Partners welcome inclusion of Borderlands in Budget Statement
Published: 22nd November 2017Cross-border local authority partners have welcomed the inclusion of The Borderlands Initiative in the UK government’s budget statement.
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Support for businesses among achievements noted in performance report
Published: 22nd November 2017Jobs are being created and safeguarded in the Borders thanks to business grants.
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Make sure you are prepared this winter
Published: 21st November 2017We are prepared for extreme weather - and we are urging individuals, businesses, organisations and households to do the same this winter.
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Roxburgh Street to reopen to traffic
Published: 17th November 2017Roxburgh Street in Kelso will reopen to traffic this evening, Friday 17 November, after progress was made on repairing a privately owned dangerous building.
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Roxburgh Street update
Published: 10th November 2017Progress is being made on repairing a privately owned dangerous building which has caused the closure of Roxburgh Street in Kelso to traffic.
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Work begins on two new school facilities
Published: 7th November 2017Work has got underway to create a support centre for pupils with complex needs at Galashiels Academy and a new nursery at St Boswells Primary School.