News published May 2022
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CivTech – innovation, technology and solutions to public sector challenges – comes to the Scottish Borders
Published: 31st May 2022The Scottish Borders has been given the opportunity to participate in CivTech Challenge an exciting town regeneration challenge, funded by the Scottish Government
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Minister’s visit highlights regeneration efforts in Galashiels
Published: 31st May 2022The Council Leader has welcomed the visit of Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, to Galashiels and the spotlight his visit has put on various key town projects.
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Hundreds of primary pupils from the Scottish Borders attend the first Inspiring Learning Festival
Published: 31st May 2022Our first Inspiring Learning Festival has taken place at Springwood Park in Kelso, with over 1,200 Primary 6 pupils from across the region coming together to take part in a series of STEM activities.
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Glentress Forest will welcome the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships as a host venue
Published: 30th May 2022Glentress in the Tweed Valley is the official venue for the Mountain Bike Cross-country and Cross-country Marathon events in August 2023 – the first time it has hosted an event of this scale.
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Reston station opens to the public as first passengers depart for Edinburgh
Published: 23rd May 2022The brand-new railway station at Reston welcomed its first passengers today, 23 May, as it was officially opened to the public.
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Public consultation space on Hawick High School replacement goes live
Published: 20th May 2022An online consultation space with detailed plans and designs for the replacement of Hawick High School is now available to view.
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John Falla awarded Tweeddale Citizen of the Year 2021
Published: 18th May 2022John Falla from Peebles has been named as Tweeddale Citizen of the Year for 2021
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Current and future electric vehicle use and charging to be put under the spotlight
Published: 13th May 2022Consultation and engagement is currently underway to look at electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure in the Borders, with residents, organisations and businesses encouraged to take part.
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Greener Gateway Community Awards launched to celebrate civic pride across the Borders
Published: 13th May 2022We have launched a refreshed awards programme celebrating the civic pride and huge amount of volunteer effort, time and talent that goes into keeping the towns and villages of the region.
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Earlston development granted planning permission
Published: 13th May 2022Plans for a new primary school and adjoining medical practice in Earlston have taken a step forward after planning permission was granted.
