News published November 2022
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Commercial Road reopens for Christmas
Published: 30th November 2022Commercial Road in Hawick reopened again yesterday (Tuesday 29 November 2022) with construction works completed on programme in advance of December and the Christmas period.
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Borders asked to show their support for #16DaysofAction 2022
Published: 25th November 2022Borderers are being asked to play their part in helping to tackle violence against women during this year’s #16DaysofAction against gender-based violence campaign held from 25 November to 10 December.
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Seasonal gifts produced by people subject to unpaid work to be sold for charity
Published: 24th November 2022Seasonal gift ideas produced by individuals subject to reparative Unpaid Work in the Scottish Borders will be on sale at two Christmas markets in December.
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Wheatlands praised for being named outstanding residential care service for 2022
Published: 24th November 2022Wheatlands House in Galashiels, our registered care home for children and young people, has been named winner of the Scottish Social Services Award for Outstanding Residential Care Service for 2022.
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Inspection report on Waverley residential care home reflects good quality of service delivery
Published: 22nd November 2022A recent Care Inspectorate report on Waverley residential care home in Galashiels has highlighted several important strengths.
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Have your say on the future of the Borders’ bus network
Published: 22nd November 2022Borders businesses and residents are being encouraged to take part in a survey which will help shape the future of the bus network in the area.
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Wilton Lodge Park’s Walled Garden crowned ‘Best of the best’ in two categories at national Green Flag Awards
Published: 21st November 2022Volunteers and staff at The Walled Garden within Wilton Lodge Park have been recognised for their outstanding efforts with awards at the Green Flag Awards Best of the Best.
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Ambitious events strategy launched promoting the Borders as an event destination
Published: 18th November 2022We launched our Event Strategy Plan, on Thursday 17 November, outlining our vision over the next five years promoting the Scottish Borders as an event destination
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Borders businesses come together to celebrate Living Wage week
Published: 16th November 2022Borders businesses have come together to celebrate national Living Wage week (14-18 November) and to share their positive experiences of being Living Wage employers
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Primary and secondary teacher education opportunity for graduates
Published: 14th November 2022We are looking to hear from graduates currently living in the Borders who would be interested gaining a qualification that would allow them to gain GTCS registration as a primary or secondary teacher