News published July 2018
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Live Borders to assume management of community access at Kelso High School
Published: 24th July 2018Charity Live Borders - the region’s culture and sports trust - will oversee the management of the community access for facilities at the new £22.5million Kelso High School from 1 August 2018.
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Community groups backed with funding to drive forward projects
Published: 24th July 2018Three community groups in the Scottish Borders have been provided with a share of funding of £220,710 from the South of Scotland Economic Partnership to enable them to progress local projects.
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Earlston High Street to be resurfaced in August
Published: 23rd July 2018Resurfacing of Earlston High Street will get underway next month.
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Appeal for Merchant Navy Day civic reception
Published: 20th July 2018Borderers who have previously or currently serve in the Merchant Navy are being asked to contact us ahead of a special reception to honour their services
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SBC statement on South of Scotland Economic Partnership funding for local projects
Published: 19th July 2018Four key enterprise projects that will reinvigorate the south of Scotland’s economy and stimulate inclusive growth have been awarded funding by the South of Scotland Economic Partnership.
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Planning rules changed to encourage town centre business
Published: 16th July 2018We have made major changes to the rules governing change of use of commercial properties in town centres.
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Wilton Lodge Park awarded Green Flag status
Published: 16th July 2018Hawick’s Wilton Lodge Park has picked up a coveted Green Flag following its successful regeneration scheme.
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Scottish Borders Walking Festival returns to Hawick
Published: 9th July 2018The Scottish Borders Walking Festival is proving popular again, with Hawick hosting this year’s week-long event.
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Demolition of disused school buildings
Published: 6th July 2018Sections of school buildings no longer in use and deemed surplus to requirements will be demolished this summer.
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Play #yourpart by bidding for funding to improve Borders’ communities
Published: 2nd July 2018Almost £300,000 is up for grabs to improve local communities after we announced the next round of our Localities Bid Fund.
