Views sought on draft cultural strategy for the Scottish Borders
A consultation has opened on a draft culture, arts and heritage strategy which aims to reflect local priorities and makes culture more visible, accessible and meaningful to residents and visitors.
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Amber weather warning issued for south western parts of the Borders
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for rain for rural south western parts of the Scottish Borders on Sunday, 14 December and updated wider yellow weather warnings for rain.
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Bonnie is Council Christmas card winner
A colourful festive design produced by a Walkerburn primary school pupil has been chosen as Scottish Borders Council’s official Christmas card for 2025.
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Winners of Scottish Borders Design Awards Announced
The winners of the Scottish Borders Design Awards, organised by ourselves, have been announced at a ceremony held at the Great Tapestry of Scotland
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Byelaw for Center Parcs Development Moves Forward
Progress to continue a new byelaw restricting public access rights over land near Hawick was agreed at Council on 11 December.
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Council approves Chief Social Work Officer annual report 2024-25
The Chief Social Work Officer's Annual Report for 2024–25 has been endorsed by Council at their meeting on 4 December.
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Scottish Borders Students Experience Local Democracy Through Council Chambers Mock Debate
Senior pupils from secondary schools across the Scottish Borders recently gained hands-on experience with local governance by participating in a Youth Mock Debate held within the Council Chambers.
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Eddleston Primary School – Statutory Consultation to commence
A statutory consultation on the proposed permanent closure of Eddleston Primary School will now proceed. The School has been mothballed since 2022 due to a sustained decline in pupil numbers.
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Report to withdraw proposals for Eyemouth Primary School relocation approved
A report detailing recommendations to stop and withdraw the statutory consultation proposals regarding the relocation of Eyemouth Primary School was considered at full Council, on 4 December.
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Sale of former Jedburgh Library approved
We have received approval to progress with the sale of the former Jedburgh Library building as part of its estate rationalisation.