News published October 2019
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Formal approval given for Jim Clark Rally’s return
Published: 31st October 2019We have formally issued a Motor Sport Order for the return of the Jim Clark Rally to closed roads on November 8 and 9 this year.
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Hawick Flood Protection Scheme update
Published: 31st October 2019Progress continues to be made on the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme, which will deliver protection from a 1 in 75 flood event to over 900 residential and commercial properties at risk along the River Teviot and Slitrig Water.
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Progress being made with Earlston flooding issues
Published: 28th October 2019Work is underway to improve flooding issues in Earlston.
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Further information on future of play parks
Published: 23rd October 2019Members of the public and community groups are being invited to provide further feedback on our strategy for the future of play-park provision in the area.
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Findings from Audit Scotland review welcomed
Published: 22nd October 2019We are welcoming the Best Value Assurance report published by Audit Scotland.
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Plans in place for winter weather
Published: 17th October 2019As a category one responder we are taking steps to ensure we keep the public safe and roads open during the winter months.
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Council to host business breakfast as part of Living Wage Week
Published: 16th October 2019We are showing our support for Living Wage Week (11-15 November) by hosting a business breakfast event for local firms.
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Work to start on new Early Years Centre at Peebles primary school
Published: 16th October 2019Work on a new Early Years Centre at Priorsford Primary School in Peebles will start this month as part of our Early Years expansion programme.
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Fourth fostering conference praised as best so far
Published: 15th October 2019This year’s foster care conference, held to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of foster carers from across the region, has been heralded by attendees as being the best so far.
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Primary and secondary teacher education opportunity for graduates
Published: 9th October 2019We are looking to hear from graduates living in the Borders who would be interested in a qualification that would allow them to gain GTCS registration as a primary or secondary teacher.
