Welcome message from the Chief Executive
"This web site is laying the foundation for the whole modernisation of local government in the Borders and I hope that users will find the layout interesting, stimulating, responsive and useful." David Hume, Chief Executive.
Strike Action, 20 August 2008
As a result of strike action, there will be disruption to some council services, with certain schools closing on Wednesday 20 August. We will keep a page updated with the latest news.
SB Connect
The summer issue of SB Connect (Scottish Borders Council's newspaper for residents) is now being distributed to households. You can read it online here.
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School safety plans in Galashiels get pencilled in - Monday, Aug 18 2008
SBcContracts, part of Scottish Borders Council, has installed new safety measures outside Galashiels Academy and the adjacent St Margaret’s RC Primary School in time for the start of the new school session. -
SBC welcomes newly qualified teachers - Monday, Aug 18 2008
A total of 42 newly qualified teachers (NQTs) will join primary and secondary schools across the region this week to start Scottish Borders Council’s nationally recognised and highly regarded teacher induction scheme. -
Industrial Action and Schools – Wednesday 20 August - Monday, Aug 18 2008
Scottish Borders Council is working to keep its schools open on Wednesday 20 August 2008 despite industrial action by a number of trades unions in the Borders and across Scotland. -
Recycling moves up a gear at Easter Langlee - Monday, Aug 18 2008
Recycling has moved up a gear at the Scottish Borders Council (SBC) Easter Langlee site.
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