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Residents urged to prepare for potential flooding
Residents in the western Scottish Borders in particular are being urged to prepare for potential flooding, with heavy rain forecast for the area throughout Friday morning.
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Borderers encouraged to complete survey and shape next Council budget and priorities
Borders residents are being urged by cross-party politicians to complete a new survey and help shape the next Council budget, due to be set in February 2023.
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Planning permission granted for new footbridge in Hawick
Plans for a new footbridge in Hawick linking Hamilton Road with Weensland have taken a major step forward this week as planning permission for the crossing was granted.
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Inspectorate confirms progress continues to be made at Saltgreens Care Home
A follow up inspection at Saltgreens in Eyemouth has confirmed that progress continues to be made at the home.
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Council to hold consultation on proposals to reprovision night support service
A consultation is to be held on proposals to reprovision the Night Support overnight care service in a person centred approach through use of Assistive Technology.
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Rural crime and antisocial behaviour continue to be tackled by Community Action Team
The Scottish Borders Community Action Team is continuing to tackle rural crime and antisocial behaviour across the region, whilst the team has also been involved in a number of drug searches.
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Appeal for Borderers to think before they bin this Christmas and beyond as analysis shows huge volume of general waste could be recycled
A study of the waste habits of Borderers has revealed that over three quarters of items placed in household general waste could be recycled.
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Midweek ice warning in force for 48 hours
A 48-hour long snow and ice warning has been issued by the Met Office which covers eastern parts of the Scottish Borders.