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Candidates announced for upcoming Scottish Parliament election
Following the close of nominations for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 6 May, the candidates can be announced.
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Council launches second phase of consultation on draft Anti-Poverty Strategy
We have launched the second phase of our consultation on the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy.
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One week left to apply for postal vote for Scottish Parliament election on 6 May
There is just one week left until the deadline for postal vote applications if you wish to vote by post in the Scottish Parliament election
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Galashiels Campus consultation boards installed at Transport Interchange
Exhibition boards outlining the various proposals for the new Galashiels Community Campus have been erected at Galashiels Transport Interchange
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Council launches region’s first Community Food Growing Strategy
A five-year Community Food Growing Strategy which aims to support and facilitate community food growing in the Scottish Borders, driven by the needs of communities, has been launched
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Council keen to hear from dedicated and committed social workers
We have a number of vacancies in our social work department and are keen to hear from dedicated and committed professionals ready for the next stage in their career
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Young people make Promise to the Planet to help the climate emergency
As part of Global Day for Climate Action 2021 on 19 March, the Scottish Borders’ Youth Ambassadors for Sustainability launched their #OurPromiseToThePlanet campaign for the coming year
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Preliminary road traffic data made public ahead of 20mph trial consultation
Ahead of a public consultation on the 20mph trial later this spring, initial road traffic data showing the effects the trial has had on average speeds has been made available
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Full funding for roads, communities, digital developments and COVID-19 recovery agreed in budget
Our five year revenue budget and 10-year capital plan was decided by Councillors today
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Galashiels Community Campus consultation launched
An informal community consultation on plans for a new secondary school in Galashiels has been launched today