https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:41:35 +0000 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:41:35 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5028/response-to-scottish-government-public-service-reform-proposals Our Elected Members have today, 24 September, considered the Scottish Government’s announcement on the future of local governance and public service reform in Scotland at a meeting of Full Council. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:19:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5026/apology-issued-following-consultation-complaint An apology has been issued following a complaint to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) regarding consultation on Early Learning and Childcare provision in 2025. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5027/st-cuthbert-s-way-named-among-lonely-planet-s-best-in-travel-2027 St Cuthbert’s Way has been named among Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 - putting the region firmly in the international spotlight. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5025/trinity-primary-school-receives-positive-report-from-hmie The HMIE report on Trinity Primary School published on 15 September 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school’s work. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5024/summer-holiday-provision-successes-laid-out-in-report The support provided by ourselves to young people and families over the summer holidays will be set out to Councillors at a meeting this week. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5023/statement-on-scottish-government-proposal-for-local-government-reform Following the Scottish Government's publication of its public sector reform proposals we have issued the following statement. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5022/major-active-travel-funding-secured-for-scottish-borders-projects We have successfully secured £3,460,000 of Transport Scotland Tier 2 Active Travel Infrastructure Funding to support the design and construction of a range of active travel projects across the region. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5021/scam-call-warning-issued-after-residents-targeted We are reminding residents to be vigilant following two reports of someone purporting to be from the Council and asking for bank details over phone calls. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5020/hawick-high-street-comes-alive-for-ridonkulous-great-street-day Hawick High Street was given a colourful makeover to celebrate the town and encourage more people to leave their car at home. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:02:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5019/scottish-housing-day-healthy-homes-helping-build-better-futures-in-the-scottish-borders We are marking Scottish Housing Day by highlighting the support available to help people across the region live in safe, warm, accessible and sustainable homes. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:49:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5017/hawick-set-for-ridonkulous-great-street-day Hawick High Street will be transformed into a celebration of active travel, local businesses and community spirit on 12 September as our RIDONKULOUS campaign brings its Great Street Day to the town. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:33:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5016/scottish-borders-provides-thrilling-finale-for-lloyds-tour-of-britain-men A fantastic final day of hard racing in the Borders brought this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain Men to a conclusion on Sunday, with Tim Wellens (UAE Team Emirates - XRG) sealing the overall title. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5015/region-prepares-for-trusted-trader-week Trusted Trader week is an awareness campaign taking place across Scotland helping residents to find reliable local businesses. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:35:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5014/employability-day-support-available-across-region The first Employability Day 2026 takes place on 10 September, championing employability services and the support available across Scotland. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5013/new-early-learning-and-childcare-provision-at-heriot-primary-school-officially-opens A new Early Learning and Childcare provision at Heriot Primary School has been officially opened.  Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5012/raising-the-flag-to-honour-seafarers-on-merchant-navy-day-2026 A special flag was raised to pay tribute to merchant seafarers past and present. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5011/region-benefits-from-37-8m-uk-government-local-growth-fund Five new skills training centres across south east Scotland are to be created with £25m of UK Government funding. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:52:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5010/ground-broken-on-new-tennis-centre Work has begun to build a three-court tennis centre at the new Galashiels Academy, with the centre due to open early in 2027. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:56:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5009/scottish-borders-prepares-for-doors-open-days-2026 Some of the region’s most remarkable buildings will open to the public on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September as part of the festival. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/5008/local-development-plan-help-shape-the-future-of-the-scottish-borders There is still time to help shape the future of the Scottish Borders by taking part in the next Scottish Borders Local Development Plan. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:56:00 +0100