Features
BUDGET: Rapid and Local
Local Services read more
BUDGET: An £11m pledge to keep region clean
Waste read more
BUDGET: Minimising the risk
Flood read more
Spring back to our Borders
‘Back to the Borders’ is a major new tourism campaign encouraging those with Borders heritage from across the world to rediscover their roots. read more
BUDGET: Housing stock gets boost
The Council Tax revenue from second homes and long-term empty properties will support the development of affordable housing. read more
Strictly for kids - a new integrated service
A new integrated children’s service will be in place for August, led by Head of Service Stella Everingham. read more
BUDGET: Funding secure for next three years
Borders festivals will continue to receive funding from the Council over the next three years. read more
SOCIAL WORK: Positive on performance
Scottish Borders Council’s social work service has received a positive report following one of the most in-depth independent inspections of the department. read more
EDUCATION: Quality where it counts
The annual Standards and Quality Report by the Council’s education and lifelong learning department has just been published. read more
EDUCATION: Giving our teachers a helping hand
Activities to help to support and develop staff in 2008 included: read more
EDUCATION: Top marks for high school
Berwickshire High School was one of the first in Scotland to pick up a gold award for its efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of staff and pupils. read more
EDUCATION: Skills success in community learning
Highlights of community learning and development’s youth work and adult learning programmes included: read more
EDUCATION: Tennis award among highlights
A school holiday summer sports programme,was attended by almost 3000 children. read more
EDUCATION: Peebles pupils know the three Rs
Examples of students’ work showing values, citizenship and an inclusive approach to the community read more
EDUCATION: Music to our ears
Successes for arts, libraries, museums and Heart of Hawick teams included: read more
BUDGET: £10m to make travelling easier
The transport network in the Borders will benefit from a significant investment in this year’s budget. read more
EUROPEAN ELECTIONS: It's your choice
With Europe facing major changes... you can help to shape the future read more
It’s top class for visitors
Free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are being run by the Council and Borders College, with Government funding. read more
New schools pass the test
Staff and students in Duns and Eyemouth are enjoying life in their fantastic new secondary schools. read more
BUDGET: Peebles High gets £4.8m for sport
The council has earmarked £4.8 million to build a dedicated sports facility at Peebles High School. read more
Libraries get smart
Borrowers at Hawick Library next to have their details updated read more
We’re winning in the pools!
Swim Team Borders brings home medals read more
News
Best foot forward – especially if it's GREEN
Green tartan elephant feet are the unusual trophy in a Council initiative to encourage primary school children to choose environmentally friendly ways to travel to school. read more
BUDGET: Budget for our times
Budget setting was never going to be an easy task during a period of recession, but the Council’s political administration is confident that this year’s budget is good news for local residents
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Top award for SB Connect
Scottish Borders Council has scooped another top award – this time for SB Connect. read more
Training project proves a winner
The Council’s Museums Training and Development Project won the Scottish Government Award for Delivering Excellence at COSLA’s Excellence Awards 2009. read more
Bogie buster!
Calling all racers read more
BUDGET: Local Economy
A package of investments totalling £2.4 million to help support the Borders economy was a big part of this year’s budget announcement. read more
Help and advice for local businesses
There is no doubt that current economic conditions mean businesses will have to be at the top of their game if they are to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace. read more
Marks for endeavour
Pupils have been given the chance to ‘get greener’ – thanks to a series of special educational tours at the Marks & Spencer (M&S) ‘eco-store’ in Galashiels. read more
Something for all in our forum
The Borders is flourishing with diverse, community events and festivals. read more
Compost workshops on offer
One third of kitchen and ‘green waste’ such as raw vegetables, egg shells and tea bags can be made into good garden compost. read more
Eco eggs an Easter treat
Did you notice that your Easter eggs had a bit less packaging this year? read more
Flats boost for young tenants
Young people leaving care got some welcome news when the Council’s Executive Committee gave the go-ahead to refurbish a building in Galashiels. read more
Could you be a foster parent?
More foster carers are needed to look after children in the Borders. read more
Follow the LEADER
Are you looking for project funding? Are you a constituted community group or social enterprise? Are you a group of businesses, a trust or a charity? read more
Service with a positive effect
The Community Service Team managed more than 20,000 community service hours handed out by the courts to offenders last year. read more
Our Euro stars!
Four primary six pupils from Glendinning Terrace Primary School have qualified for a place in the Scottish Euroquiz to be held at the Scottish Parliament in May. read more
Housing benefit could help
Are you struggling to pay rent or Council Tax because you are on a low income? read more
That's entertainment
The Graham Institute Community Hall in West Linton has re-opened its doors to the public following a £70,000 revamp. read more
Planning staff move to HQ
As part of the Council’s plans to deliver a modernised planning system, 30 officers are relocating from area offices to Council headquarters in Newtown St Boswells. read more
Changes to blue badge scheme
There have been recent changes to the blue badge scheme for disabled parking. read more
Homecoming targets ex-pat Borderers
The Scottish Borders Homecoming Scotland programme aims to attract visitors from across the world to the area read more
Students build better future
A pioneering partnership between Scottish Borders Council and property developers Muir Group will give students at Peebles High School the chance to be involved in building a £220,000 house in the gro read more
Funding roadshows prove a hit
More than 200 businesses and community groups took part in Rural Funding Roadshow events in February. read more
Now staff can help with all your enquiries
Big changes are happening at Council contact centres in the Borders. read more
Harbouring growth
The Scottish Sustainable Marine Environment Initiative (SSMEI) in Berwickshire has been working with fishing, tourism and harbour interests for the past three years read more
Youngsters get their kicks at weekends
Programmes to encourage young people to get involved in sport on Friday and Saturday nights are becoming more and more popular read more
Honoured by a legend
Drumlanrig St Cuthbert’s Primary School pupils gained a national football award at a star-studded ceremony at Hampden Park read more
ASP’s first milestone
The Scottish Borders Athlete Support Programme (ASP) has celebrated its first birthday read more