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Residents feedback sought for Review of Community Council Scheme
Consultation launched on the Review of Community Council Scheme 2025 seeks feedback from residents in the Borders with suggestions on how the Community Council Scheme and Handbook can be improved.
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Amber weather warning for wind issued as Storm Eowyn set to batter the Borders
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind covering the whole of the Scottish Borders through much of Friday.
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Renewal Business Improvement District for Tweed Valley
Following the results of a ballot count the Tweed Valley Business Improvement District (BID) has been approved.
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Education Scotland’s report on Newlands Primary School published
The Education Scotland report on Newlands Primary School has been published this week. During their visit, inspectors talked to parents/carers and young people and the Head teacher and staff.
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Health and Social Care Partnership to hold information session on gaining Carer Positive Award status
The Scottish Borders Health and Social Care Partnership is holding an information session for employers to learn about the benefits of achieving Carer Positive Award status.
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Applications now open to help shape the future of the South of Scotland
People from across the South of Scotland are being encouraged to apply to become a member of the Regional Economic Partnership (REP).
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Letter from Council Leader
Council Leader calls upon residents young and old to help shape the future of the Borders.
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Councillors to consider changes to Council Tax charges on empty properties to help alleviate housing emergency
Our Executive Committee will consider changes to Council Tax charges on empty homes to encourage owners to bring them into use quicker amid the ongoing housing emergency.
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Consultation launched on proposed school holiday dates and in service days
The public are being encouraged to share their views on school holiday dates and in service days for the academic years 2026/27 to 2028/29 as a public consultation goes live.
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Selkirk residents urged to have their say on proposals for former public toilets
We are encouraging Selkirk residents to share their views on a proposal regarding the sale of the Scott’s Place public toilets.
