News published February 2023
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Council to light headquarters building in support of Ukraine
Published: 24th February 2023Our headquarters will be raising the Ukraine flag and lighting up the tower to mark the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.
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Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal
Published: 24th February 2023The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched a UK-wide appeal to raise urgently needed funds to support the relief effort in Turkey and north-west Syria.
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Inspectorate confirms progress continues to be made at St Ronan’s Residential Care Home
Published: 24th February 2023A follow up visit to St Ronan’s care home in Innerleithen has confirmed that improvements continue to be made following the Care Inspectorate’s initial inspection in June 2022.
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Budget which maintains services and delivers all major projects agreed
Published: 23rd February 2023We have agreed a budget today which protects services and investment into ambitious projects across the region, despite the financial pressure created by inflation.
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Consultation opens on plans for 2023 Jim Clark Rally
Published: 23rd February 2023We have launched a public consultation on event organisers’ plans for the running of the Jim Clark Rally in May this year.
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Latest plans for flood management in Borders set out
Published: 21st February 2023The latest local flood risk management plans for the Scottish Borders have been published, covering the period up to 2028.
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Public Protection Committee supports Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day
Published: 20th February 2023We're supporting Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day by encouraging everyone to look out for and act on any concerns they may have about vulnerable adults they suspect are at risk of harm.
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Education Scotland acknowledges continued progress at Berwickshire High
Published: 15th February 2023Education Scotland has recognised continued improvements at Berwickshire High School which were found to be having a positive impact both within the setting itself and across the wider community.
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Council supports adult social care recruitment campaign
Published: 15th February 2023We're supporting the Scottish Government’s recently launched recruitment drive that aims to encourage more people to consider a career in Adult Social Care.
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Budget proposals to maintain services and deliver all major projects, despite rising costs
Published: 14th February 2023In spite of significantly increased costs, budget plans published today include a commitment to deliver all capital projects previously announced and protect frontline services.
