News published December 2017
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Hawick Flood Scheme gains final approval
Published: 22nd December 2017Councillors have given final approval to the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme.
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Weather vane installation shows Sir Walter Scott Courthouse works progress
Published: 22nd December 2017The refurbishment of the iconic Sir Walter Scott Courthouse steeple continues, with the repaired weather vane being put back on top of the Selkirk building this week.
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New community funding pot attracts over 130 bids
Published: 20th December 2017Over 130 applications were received in the first round of Scottish Borders Council’s new £500,000 Localities Bid Fund.
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Our response to Local Government Finance Settlement
Published: 20th December 2017Following the Scottish Government’s budget announcement, we are continuing with our budget planning process for 2018/19.
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Service changes for Christmas and New Year
Published: 18th December 2017Members of the public are encouraged to check our website for changes to our services over the festive period.
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Douglas cleans up at Loo of the Year awards
Published: 15th December 2017One of our toilet attendants has flushed out the competition to win a national Loo of the Year award.
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Lowood Bridge reopens early to cars only
Published: 13th December 2017Lowood Bridge will reopen at 2pm today (Wednesday 13 December) to cars and light vehicles only.
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Hawick public invited to help shape flood protection scheme
Published: 12th December 2017Members of the public are being invited to come along to the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme’s first Community Vision Working Group meeting next week.
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Don’t Buy It, Don’t Supply It campaign launched
Published: 8th December 2017A new campaign is under way aimed at raising awareness of the issue of adults buying alcohol for children and young people in the Scottish Borders.
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Councillor Harry Scott to leave Administration by mutual agreement
Published: 7th December 2017Galashiels Councillor Harry Scott has left the ruling Administration of Scottish Borders Council, following a meeting at Newtown St Boswells.
