News published May 2020
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Council developing plans for re-opening of schools
Published: 29th May 2020We are reassuring parents, carers and school pupils that detailed information on the re-opening of schools from 11 August will be provided in due course.
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Grasscutting maintenance update
Published: 26th May 2020We have provided an update on our grasscutting policy during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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First publicly open online meeting to take place
Published: 22nd May 2020Our Local Review Body meeting on Monday 25 May will be open to the public to view live.
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Public asked to play their part as recycling centres to reopen
Published: 21st May 2020Community recycling centres across the Scottish Borders will reopen on Monday 1 June, with a number of temporary restrictions in place.
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Main works contractor appointment for Hawick Flood Protection Scheme
Published: 20th May 2020We have confirmed a significant step forward for the Hawick Flood Protection Scheme with the appointment of its main works contractor.
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UK first as Inspire Learning ensures Borders pupils make most of technology to learn at home
Published: 14th May 2020The Scottish Borders is leading the way in home education with pupils at every secondary school in the region using the latest digital technology to learn during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
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Over 2,000 payments made to local firms
Published: 13th May 2020We have processed more than 2,000 payments worth a total of over £22.4million for local firms who have applied to the Scottish Government’s Business Support Fund.
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Planning Committee to restart online via video conferencing
Published: 12th May 2020Our Planning and Building Standards Committee will be the first Council meeting to take place following the start of lockdown due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
