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Sport, leisure and cultural services and facilities consultation

The first part of a wide-ranging community engagement and consultation seeking the input of Borderers on the future of Live Borders services and facilities has been launched.

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Preparing for winter

  • Find out about our bin collection service during winter on our website
  • Find out how our schools work during periods of severe weather through our webpages
  • Find out how you can work together in a resilient community on our website

Further advice 

  • Find out how you can prepare your home for severe weather on the Ready Scotland website.
  • Find out how you can get and offer support in your community during severe weather on the Ready Scotland website.
  • Find out how you can minimise disruption for your business during severe weather on the Ready Scotland website.

Keeping informed

During periods of severe weather we will regularly update our Facebook and X (@scotborders) accounts

Also, tune into local radio and press for more information and advice.

See our winter service plan

Winter weather

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