Growing Concern of littering in the region – keep the Borders beautiful
Scottish Borders Council has launched a litter campaign aimed at reducing littering, and promoting a cleaner, safer environment in the Borders.
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Gutter cleaning project completed on historic High Street properties in Hawick
The free gutter cleaning scheme in Hawick, launched in December to help preserve the town’s historic High Street buildings, started on Sunday 9 March.
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£20m Community Regeneration Partnership investment across the Scottish Borders
Projects that will benefit from the £20m Community Regeneration Partnership now revealed
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Secondary schools take part in finance education sessions
Secondary pupils from across the region have taken part in financial literacy education sessions this month.
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Plans to expand public electric vehicle charging network across the Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders Council is working in collaboration with several other local authorities to engage with the market to expand the public electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the region.
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Education Scotland recognises positive progress at Broughton Primary School and Nursery class
Education Scotland has recognised continued improvements at Broughton Primary School and Nursery class, which were found to be working well in supporting children’s learning and achievements.
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Public consultation on the sale of School Brae public toilets in Peebles goes live
Peebles residents are invited to share their views on a Council proposal to sell the School Brae public toilets.
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Council Expresses Gratitude for Railway Extension Funding
In a letter to Scottish and UK governments, council members highlight gratitude for the committed funding towards the extension of the Borders Railway line.
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Extension to Borders Railway back on track
Ten years on from the opening of the railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank in the Borders, approval has been issued to start the next phase of work to explore the case for extending it to Carlisle.
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Cross-party financial plan agreed by Councillors
Elected members have agreed Scottish Borders Council budget for 2025/26 which commits to the delivery of planned projects and largely protects frontline services.
