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Review into headstone safety practices to be undertaken
A review is to be undertaken by Scottish Borders Council to inform changes to the way headstones in local cemeteries are made safe when they are found to be at risk of falling or being pushed over.
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Funding boost for Duns Park project
Funding of over £40,000 has been awarded to us to support the development of a project in Duns Park which aims to use nature-based solutions to address flooding and create new wildlife habitats.
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Community Cycling Fund launched to help deliver lasting legacy from 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships
A Community Cycling Fund worth £125,000 will open to applications later this week as part of a national initiative to create a lasting benefit from the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
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Summer opening hours for community recycling centres
New summer opening hours for community recycling centres will come into effect from 27 March 2023
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Next steps and desired outcomes for Tweedbank project laid out in report
The development of up to 400 new homes and a new 60-bed care village are the key features of the proposed Tweedbank expansion project, details of which are included in a new report to Scottish Borders
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Proposed plan for future delivery of public toilets in the Scottish Borders taken to Council
We have outlined new proposals for how we intend to manage and maintain all public toilet facilities moving forward
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Education Scotland recognises positive progress at Hawick High School
Education Scotland has recognised continued improvements at Hawick High School which were found to be working well in supporting young people’s health and wellbeing, learning and progress
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Help showcase the traditions and skills of the Scottish Borders at Doors Open Days Festival 2023
As the Scottish Borders prepares for this year’s Doors Open Days Festival, taking place on 2-3 September
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Saltgreens Care Home in Eyemouth graded ‘good’ as a result of continuous improvement at the home
A follow up inspection at Saltgreens in Eyemouth has resulted in the overall grades for the home being re-evaluated to 4–Good.
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Snowfall warning for end of the week
Borderers should be prepared for some late winter snowfall on Thursday and overnight into Friday, with an updated yellow weather warning in place.
