News published October 2023
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Further consultation on proposed changes to Night Support Service to be undertaken
Published: 30th October 2023We are to undertake a further consultation on proposals to reprovision the Night Support overnight care service
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Domestic Abuse Advocacy Support service achieves SafeLives Leading Lights accreditation
Published: 26th October 2023Our Domestic Abuse Advocacy Support service (DAAS) has achieved Leading Lights accreditation from SafeLives, a national charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse across the UK.
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Ballot rescheduled for Coldingham Community Council election
Published: 25th October 2023The ballot due to take place for the Coldingham Community Council election on Tuesday 24 October has been rescheduled to ensure greater accessibility for those wanting to take part
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National figures highlight SBC as one of the leading local authorities for recycling
Published: 25th October 2023We were ranked as the second highest local authority in Scotland in terms of household recycling rates for 2022 in the latest waste & recycling figures published by SEPA.
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SBC condemns recent spate of vandalism across Council property
Published: 23rd October 2023Vandalism across SBC property continues to be a major problem with a recent upsurge in incidents including serious damage to play parks and public toilets.
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Residents urged to prepare for impact of heavy and persistent rain
Published: 19th October 2023Residents in Borders communities covered by an amber weather warning for rain are being urged to prepare as Storm Babet continues to affect the area.
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Berwickshire bus service improvements announced
Published: 19th October 2023Following the news of Travelsure handing back some local bus services provided on behalf of SBC last month, we have been working closely with Borders Buses to ensure the continuation of services.
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Statement on lighting of Council building
Published: 11th October 2023Public statement on the lighting of the tower at our Newtown St Boswells offices:
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Councillors introduced to Pollinators along the Tweed: Pollinators, biodiversity and sustainable development go hand in hand
Published: 6th October 2023SBC Councillors and partner organisations had an autumn meet, starting at Hay Lodge Park Peebles, to find out about the role and value of pollination and the importance of biodiversity in the Scottish
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Katharine Elliot Centre celebrates turning fifty
Published: 5th October 2023The Katharine Elliot Centre (KEC) in Hawick has celebrated an incredible 50 years of service to the Teviot and Liddesdale community.
