https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 29 May 2026 16:10:32 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:10:32 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4958/work-to-begin-at-earlston-s-new-destination-playpark Pupils from Earlston and Leader Valley primary schools, along with Leaderdale and Melrose Councillors, joined HAGs UK to officially mark the start of works on Earlston’s new destination playpark. Fri, 29 May 2026 10:40:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4957/launch-of-new-greenspace-children-s-materials An event was held at Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick to launch children’s materials encouraging young people, both local and visitors, to explore and enjoy our region’s greenspaces. Thu, 28 May 2026 14:01:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4956/burnfoot-community-school-enjoys-an-afternoon-with-the-batch-lady Pupils and their families enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of cooking with The Batch Lady during her visit to Burnfoot Community School earlier this week for the Batching with the Burnfoot Bairns event. Wed, 27 May 2026 15:19:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4955/ukrainian-pupils-reach-final-of-international-art-competition Two children from Ukrainian families resettled in the Borders have been selected as finalists in an international children’s art competition held under UNESCO patronage. Tue, 26 May 2026 16:56:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4954/almost-5m-to-be-invested-into-hawick-and-tweedbank-sport-and-leisure-facilities Working with Live Borders, we will invest almost £5million into the redevelopment of Teviotdale Leisure Centre in Hawick and the conversion of the indoor bowling centre at Tweedbank. Mon, 25 May 2026 15:41:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4953/free-early-learning-and-childcare-for-eligible-two-year-olds Parents and carers of eligible two years olds are being encouraged to make the most of the free early learning and childcare that is available to them across the Borders. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:56:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4951/council-agrees-next-steps-for-eyemouth-primary-school-project A report which highlighted key project milestones and identified next steps of the Eyemouth Primary School project was considered on Thursday Fri, 22 May 2026 16:54:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4950/borders-primary-pupils-enjoy-the-annual-border-union-schools-countryside-day Hundreds of primary five children from across the Scottish Borders attended the Border Union Agricultural Society (BUAS) Schools Countryside Education Day at Springwood Park yesterday, Tuesday 19 May. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:31:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4949/weed-management-pilot-to-help-shape-future-approach-across-the-borders Pilot to be considered that will help shape the future of weed management across the region, building on significant reductions already made in the use of glyphosate. Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4948/long-term-plan-for-safer-more-resilient-roads-network-roads-asset-management-plan Updated Road Asset Management Plan published, setting out our long-term approach to maintaining and improving the region’s road network to support communities, the economy and the environment. Tue, 19 May 2026 16:49:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4947/councillors-to-consider-proposals-for-over-5million-of-investment-into-sport-and-leisure-facilities Councillors will consider proposals for £5.2million of investment into local sport and leisure facilities at the meeting of Full Council on Thursday (21 May). Tue, 19 May 2026 16:40:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4946/berwickshire-lord-lieutenant-honoured-at-reception Convener, Councillor Watson McAteer, hosted a reception at Jim Clark Motorsport Museum to mark the retirement of the Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire Mrs Jeanna Swan CVO Wed, 13 May 2026 11:02:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4945/generous-charity-donation-provides-new-basket-swing-for-lanark-lodge-in-duns A new basket swing has been installed at Lanark Lodge in Duns thanks to the generous support of three local community organisations. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:59:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4943/new-orchard-takes-root-at-earlston-primary-school Borders pupils showed their gardening skills planting fruit trees in the grounds of Earlston Primary school. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4942/judicial-review-being-sought-on-ditcher-law-wind-farm-approval We have lodged an application for a judicial review of the Scottish Energy Consents Unit’s decision to approve the Ditcher Law wind farm planning application. Mon, 11 May 2026 09:11:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4941/make-a-difference-become-a-foster-carer This Foster Care Fortnight anyone interested in becoming a carer is encouraged to find out more about how they could make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people in care. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:54:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4940/calum-kerr-elected-as-msp-for-midlothian-south-tweeddale-and-lauderdale Calum Kerr of the Scottish National Party has been elected as the MSP for the Midlothian South, Tweeddale, and Lauderdale Constituency. Fri, 08 May 2026 17:46:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4939/rachael-hamilton-elected-as-msp-for-ettrick-roxburgh-and-berwickshire Rachael Hamilton of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party has been elected as the MSP for the Ettrick, Roxburgh, and Berwickshire Constituency. Fri, 08 May 2026 17:40:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4936/celebration-event-held-for-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-learners English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) adult learners have been congratulated at a special Celebration of Learning event. Tue, 05 May 2026 08:44:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4935/first-drop-in-information-events-for-residents-and-businesses-along-2027-tour-de-france-route We are holding a series of initial drop-in information events for residents and businesses ahead of the 2027 Tour de France.  Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0100