News published February 2018
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Weather warnings issued as Borderers advised to prepare for heavy snowfall
Published: 26th February 2018Borderers are being advised to prepare for significant disruption this week with a series of weather warnings for snow issued.
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Localities Bid Fund attracts 5,500 online votes so far
Published: 21st February 2018People across the Borders have until Wednesday (28 February) to back projects vying for a share of the Localities Bid Fund.
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All areas of Borders to benefit from budget plans
Published: 20th February 2018A budget has been agreed to support every part of the Borders and help residents of all ages as part of a five year revenue plan and a 10 year capital plan
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Council launches #yourpart campaign to help keep the Borders thriving
Published: 20th February 2018Our Corporate Management Team has launched a new campaign asking everyone to ‘play their part’ to ensure high quality services can be maintained despite being faced with various challenges.
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Support International Women's Day on 8 March
Published: 20th February 2018Our Safer Communities team, as part of the Scottish Borders Violence Against Women Partnership, is supporting a series of events on International Women’s Day on 8 March.
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Investments to help all ages in Administration's draft budget
Published: 13th February 2018More than £22million is proposed to be spent on the area’s roads and bridges over the next three years as part of our draft financial plan.
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Parents of eligible children invited to enrol for 2018-19 nursery session
Published: 13th February 2018Parents and carers of children due to start early learning and childcare (nursery) from August 2018 to register their child for a place during enrolment week.
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Performance recorded in latest national benchmarking report
Published: 12th February 2018We have one of the highest levels of fifth and sixth year pupil attainment and are determining business and industrial planning applications quicker than similar rural local authorities.
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Repair work to start on historic Selkirk kirk
Published: 12th February 2018Work will start on the Auld Kirk ruin in Selkirk this week which will enable it to reopen to the public.
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Wilton Lodge Park’s new bridge named after Bill McLaren
Published: 7th February 2018A new footbridge in Hawick has been named after the town’s renowned rugby commentator Bill McLaren.
