Innerleithen play park opens following significant upgrades
Members of the local community, including schoolchildren from St Ronan’s Primary School and local Councillors, gathered on Friday to officially reopen Innerleithen play park.
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Engagement with communities to take place before Councillors consider any Live Borders service or property changes
Councillors have agreed to progress robust, transparent engagement with communities and other stakeholders on the future of Live Borders’ sport, leisure and culture services and associated properties.
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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 Celebration of Learning event organised by ourselves and Borders College.
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Independent report and suggestions for changes to sport, leisure and cultural services and facilities published
An independent report on Live Borders’ sport, leisure and cultural services and associated Council-owned properties has been published ahead of a discussion at Full Council later this week.
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Kelso set to mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day with community event
Kelso will mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with a community event. The Border town and Floors Castle is inviting residents and visitors to come along and join in.
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Business case for potential extension of the Borders Railway to be produced following key appointment
A business case for the potential extension of the Borders Railway beyond Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle will be progressed following the appointment of Turner & Townsend as project managers.
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Council and Live Borders reviewing service delivery and properties in effort to address financial challenges
Amid significant financial pressures, Live Borders and ourselves are reviewing how and where sport, leisure services are delivered.
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Entries open for 2025 Greener Gateway Awards
The application window for the 2025 Greener Gateway Awards has now officially opened with community-led projects, volunteer groups and schools all encouraged to enter.
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50mph speed limit pilot aimed at reducing motorcycle crashes introduced
A 50mph speed limit pilot has been introduced across four roads in the South of Scotland with the aim of improving road safety for all road users and reducing the amount of motorcycle crashes.
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Community Council Scheme Review
A reminder to residents that they have until 23 April to feed in to the consultation and Review of the Community Council Scheme 2025
