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Council to light headquarters building in support of Ukraine residents
As a mark of solidarity and support for all those affected by the current events in eastern Europe, our headquarters will be floodlit in the yellow and blue colours of the Ukrainian flag.
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Prospective councillors encouraged to attend upcoming workshop events
Anyone considering running as a candidate in May’s local elections in the Scottish Borders is invited to join one of three upcoming workshops
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Council accepts Independent Inquiry recommendations and instructs action plan to be developed
This morning, Scottish Borders Council met to consider the Independent Inquiry report from Andrew Webster QC and its recommendations.
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Winners of Scottish Borders Design Awards announced
Winners of the Scottish Borders Design Awards 2022 were announced on Wednesday 23 February at a ceremony hosted at the Borders Distillery in Hawick, a former design award winner
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Councillor Scott Hamilton takes on new Executive role
Councillor Scott Hamilton has been appointed Executive Member for Economic Regeneration at Scottish Borders Council, taking over responsibility of this area from Council Leader, Councillor Mark Rowley
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Budget for recovery
The Council budget for 2022-2023 has been approved by elected members at a meeting on 22 February.
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Council gives special vote of thanks to social care staff and volunteers
Elected Members have acknowledged the considerable efforts that all Social Work and Social Care staff have shown throughout the pandemic.
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Council to meet to discuss recommendations of Independent Inquiry and next steps
Council will meet on Friday 25 February to discuss the recommendations of Andrew Webster QC’s Independent Inquiry into the handling of school assault allegations and the next steps
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Further yellow weather warnings issued for Scottish Borders
The Met Office has today issued two further yellow weather warnings for the Borders.
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New Council Plan sets out immediate priorities and ambitions for 2022-23
Our new Council Plan, setting out key ambitions and priorities for the year ahead, will be considered by elected members at a meeting on Tuesday 22 February