https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:05:25 +0000 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:05:25 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4927/ridonkulous-video-competition-launches-for-pupils-in-and-around-hawick RIDONKULOUS active travel campaign has launched an exciting new video competition inviting all pupils across Hawick to showcase how they enjoy getting around for their everyday short journeys. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4926/candidates-announced-for-upcoming-scottish-parliament-election Following the close of nominations for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election on Wednesday 1 April, the candidates have been announced. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4925/westruther-primary-school-receives-positive-report-from-hmie The HMIE report on Westruther Primary School published on 31 March 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school's work. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4924/council-approves-proposal-to-proceed-to-a-statutory-consultation-to-close-and-rezone-fountainhall-primary At a meeting of full council on Thursday 26 March 2026, it was agreed to proceed to a statutory consultation to permanently close and rezone the catchment area of Fountainhall Primary School and ELC. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0100 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4923/eyemouth-primary-school-engagement-continues-as-third-round-of-focus-group-meetings-take-place Since early February, small focus groups have met to share their views and priorities, as a new phase of engagement to help shape the future of Eyemouth Primary school continues. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:03:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4922/consultation-being-held-on-hawick-conservation-area-appraisal-and-management-plan A 12 week public consultation is being held on the draft Hawick Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:35:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4921/vote-and-electoral-registration-reminder Voter registration deadline announcement for the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4920/rare-scottish-chain-bar-suspension-bridge-secures-1-4-million-support-for-heritage-restoration Plans for Borders historic bridge, Kalemouth Suspension Bridge, to receive a major restoration have secured support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4919/service-relocations-confirmed-as-chambers-institution-refurbishment-works-set-to-start The refurbishment of the Chambers Institution in Peebles will start this spring, with services and facilities moving out of the building in the coming weeks. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4918/lauder-primary-school-and-nursery-class-receives-positive-report-from-hmie-and-the-care-inspectorate HMIE report on Lauder Primary School published on 3 March 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school’s work. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:02:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4917/focus-group-meetings-continue-to-help-shape-the-future-of-eyemouth-primary-school A new phase of engagement to help shape the future of Eyemouth Primary School continues. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4916/swinton-primary-school-and-nursery-class-receives-positive-report-from-education-scotland The Education Scotland report on Swinton Primary School and Nursery class published on 3 March 2026 has recognised several key strengths in the school’s work. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4915/byelaw-granted Scottish Ministers confirmed a new byelaw has been granted, which will restrict public access rights over land at Huntlaw and Muirfield Farm, Hassendean, near Hawick. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4914/peebles-set-to-host-drop-in-sessions-for-flood-awareness-day Ourselves along with partners will be hosting flood awareness drop-in sessions on Wednesday 4 March 2026. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4913/residents-to-benefit-from-improved-public-transport-links-as-new-cross-border-bus-services-launch Residents in Berwickshire, Kelso and Northumberland will soon benefit from improved public transport links, as two new cross border bus services launch in the area on Monday 2 March 2026. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:26:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4912/borders-innovation-park-development-progressing-as-city-region-deal-marks-mid-point-of-15-year-programme At the half way point in its 15-year programme, the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal is continuing to deliver for the area, including the development of the Borders Innovation Park. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:59:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4911/update-borders-railway-business-case-and-feasibility-work Work is continuing to explore the potential extension of the Borders Railway to Hawick and Carlisle. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4909/public-protection-committee-supports-adult-support-and-protection-day- The Scottish Borders Public Protection Committee is supporting this year's Adult Support and Protection Day on 20 February. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4910/2026-27-budget-agreed-at-council Councillors have agreed a budget proposal which commits to the delivery of planned projects and protects frontline services. The budget was agreed at full Council meeting on 19 February 2026. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4908/public-engagement-session-to-be-held-on-deanfield-refurbishment-plans A public engagement session is being held to share plans for the proposed refurbishment of Deanfield Care Home in Hawick. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000