https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4933/entries-open-for-2026-greener-gateway-community-awards Entries are now invited for the annual Greener Gateway Community Awards. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:49:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4932/improved-payment-options-for-customers-but-warning-of-some-disruption We are implementing a new system to improve payment options for customers, including secure email payment links and the expanded use of an automated payment phoneline. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4931/one-week-deadline-to-apply-for-a-postal-vote There is just one week left until the deadline to register for new postal vote applications if you wish to vote by post in the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:31:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4930/peebles-contact-centre-and-library-move-dates-confirmed Key dates have now been confirmed for the temporary closure and relocation of various public services in advance of the refurbishment of the Chambers Institution in Peebles. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4929/construction-underway-on-eyemouth-pump-track On Thursday 3 April 2026, representatives from ourselves, Eyemouth Town Team, and Eyemouth Community Council came together to mark the official start of construction on a new pump track for the town. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4928/amber-weather-warning-for-wind-issued-covering-scottish-borders The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind which covers a large part of the Scottish Borders from 7pm on Saturday evening to 3am on Sunday morning. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4927/ridonkulous-video-competition-launches-for-pupils-in-and-around-hawick RIDONKULOUS active travel campaign has launched an exciting new video competition inviting all pupils across Hawick to showcase how they enjoy getting around for their everyday short journeys. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4926/candidates-announced-for-upcoming-scottish-parliament-election Following the close of nominations for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election on Wednesday 1 April, the candidates have been announced. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4925/westruther-primary-school-receives-positive-report-from-hmie The HMIE report on Westruther Primary School published on 31 March 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school's work. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4924/council-approves-proposal-to-proceed-to-a-statutory-consultation-to-close-and-rezone-fountainhall-primary At a meeting of full council on Thursday 26 March 2026, it was agreed to proceed to a statutory consultation to permanently close and rezone the catchment area of Fountainhall Primary School and ELC. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4923/eyemouth-primary-school-engagement-continues-as-third-round-of-focus-group-meetings-take-place Since early February, small focus groups have met to share their views and priorities, as a new phase of engagement to help shape the future of Eyemouth Primary school continues. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4922/consultation-being-held-on-hawick-conservation-area-appraisal-and-management-plan A 12 week public consultation is being held on the draft Hawick Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:35:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4921/vote-and-electoral-registration-reminder Voter registration deadline announcement for the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4920/rare-scottish-chain-bar-suspension-bridge-secures-1-4-million-support-for-heritage-restoration Plans for Borders historic bridge, Kalemouth Suspension Bridge, to receive a major restoration have secured support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4919/service-relocations-confirmed-as-chambers-institution-refurbishment-works-set-to-start The refurbishment of the Chambers Institution in Peebles will start this spring, with services and facilities moving out of the building in the coming weeks. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4918/lauder-primary-school-and-nursery-class-receives-positive-report-from-hmie-and-the-care-inspectorate HMIE report on Lauder Primary School published on 3 March 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school’s work. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:02:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4917/focus-group-meetings-continue-to-help-shape-the-future-of-eyemouth-primary-school A new phase of engagement to help shape the future of Eyemouth Primary School continues. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4916/swinton-primary-school-and-nursery-class-receives-positive-report-from-education-scotland The Education Scotland report on Swinton Primary School and Nursery class published on 3 March 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school’s work. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4915/byelaw-granted Scottish Ministers confirmed a new byelaw has been granted, which will restrict public access rights over land at Huntlaw and Muirfield Farm, Hassendean, near Hawick. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4914/peebles-set-to-host-drop-in-sessions-for-flood-awareness-day Ourselves along with partners will be hosting flood awareness drop-in sessions on Wednesday 4 March 2026. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0000