News published January 2018
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Deadline approaches for Selkirkshire residents to register to vote ahead of by-election
Published: 31st January 2018Residents in Selkirkshire are reminded that they have less than a week left to make sure they are registered to vote if they want to have their say in the by-election on Thursday 22 February.
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Waste and recycling bin collections update
Published: 24th January 2018It is expected that general waste bins in Ettrick & Lauderdale area which were missed due to adverse weather conditions last week but have since been left at kerbside will all be collected this week.
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Selkirkshire by-election candidates announced
Published: 23rd January 2018Seven candidates will contest the by-election in the Selkirkshire ward, which will take place on Thursday 22 February.
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Get involved in Eildon Area Partnership
Published: 19th January 2018People in Galashiels, Tweedbank, Melrose, Selkirk, Lauder, Earlston and surrounding areas are getting the opportunity to shape what happens in their communities.
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Drop-in session to be held for BGH improvement works
Published: 19th January 2018A drop-in session for residents, businesses and other members of the community interested in the A6091 BGH road safety improvement scheme will take place between 12noon-8pm on Tuesday 23 January.
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Amber warning for heavy snow prompts small number of school closures and transport cancellations
Published: 19th January 2018Following the issuing of an Amber Weather Warning at 6am for the western edge of the region, and the associated risk of heavy snow and transport disruption, we took the decision to close 12 schools
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First Borderlands Growth Deal meeting of 2018 takes place
Published: 18th January 2018A meeting to discuss the Borderlands Growth Deal was held in Carlisle on Thursday 18 January.
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Hawick Flood Protection Scheme update
Published: 18th January 2018A series of minor works will be carried out across Hawick in preparation for the town’s flood protection scheme.
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Council aiming for business as usual on Friday
Published: 18th January 2018We are currently aiming for business as usual on Friday following adverse weather on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Less snowfall than predicted overnight, but drivers asked to drive with caution
Published: 18th January 2018While less snowfall than forecast has fallen overnight, we are reminding people a Yellow (Be Aware) Weather Warning for snow and ice in place until 11am and people should drive with caution.
