Completion dates of Peebles High School and Galashiels Academy discussed at meeting
TWO new state-of-the art Borders schools are set for completion before the end of next year.
Scottish Borders Council makes ‘significant progress’ on balancing its budget
CASH-STRAPPED Scottish Borders Council has made “significant improvement” as it bids to balance its books, senior councillors were informed this week.
New farm shop and picnic area on the agenda in the Borders
A new farm shop and public picnic area are on the agenda as part of expansion plans in the Borders.
Plans unveiled to flatten vacant Borders farmhouse and replace it with new homes
A vacant farmhouse will be flattened and four new homes built in its place if plans submitted to Scottish Borders Council are agreed.
Borders MP John Lamont sacked as shadow Scottish secretary
Borders MP John Lamont has expressed his disappointment after being sacked as shadow Scottish secretary.
Borders parents urged to act now to prepare children for educational milestones
Parents in the Borders are being encouraged to act now to prepare their child for important educational milestones.
'A memorable day for the Borders': Senior councillors react to Center Parcs plans
Proposals for a £400m holiday park represents an exciting ‘new dawn’ for the Borders, according to extremely supportive senior council leaders.
Council buys four mobile cameras in bid to crack down on crime in Borders
Four mobile cameras have been bought by Scottish Borders Council with the aim of focusing on crime and anti-social behaviour across the Borders.
Weekend closures introduced at Borders swimming pool to keep facility afloat
A swimming pool will close on weekends in a bid to keep the struggling facility afloat.
Potential 10 per cent council tax increase in Borders next year defended
A senior councillor has defended a potential 10 per cent council tax hike in the Borders next year.
