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Council expresses gratitude for railway extension funding
In a letter to Scottish and UK governments, Council members highlight our gratitude for the committed funding towards the extension of the Borders Railway line.
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Extension to Borders Railway back on track
Ten years on from the opening of the railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank in the Borders, approval has been issued to start the next phase of work to explore the case for extending it to Carlisle.
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Cross-party financial plan agreed by Councillors
Elected members have agreed Scottish Borders Council budget for 2025/26 which commits to the delivery of planned projects and largely protects frontline services.
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Public Protection Committee supports Adult Support and Protection Day
The Scottish Borders Public Protection Committee is supporting this year's Adult Support and Protection Day on 20 February.
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Active travel shared-use path now open, connecting communities
A new section of the River Tweed Trail has been completed and opened for people walking, wheeling and cycling in the Scottish Borders.
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Eyemouth Primary School Nursery acknowledged as ‘very good’ by Care Inspectorate
Eyemouth Primary School Nursery has been awarded Grade 5 (Very Good) and Grade 6 (Excellent) ratings from the Care Inspectorate, in a report published this week.
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Views sought on new Sport and Physical Activity Strategy
A public consultation has been launched inviting people who live and work in the Borders to give their view on the new Sport and Physical Activity Strategy 2025.
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Commitment to protect vital services despite continued rising costs and financial challenges
Proposed financial plans for 2025/26 will sustain local services and support key projects despite continued rising costs and financial challenges.
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Edenside Primary School and Nursery class receives positive report from Education Scotland
The Education Scotland report on Edenside Primary School and Nursery class published on 4 February 2025 has recognised several key strengths in the school’s work
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Multi-million pound impact of cycling event on Scottish Borders revealed through post-event research
Research by YouGov has revealed the Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Men had an overall impact of almost £2.5million for the Scottish Borders
