June 2005 - Scottish Borders Council

Headlines for June 2005

Council consults on proposed changes to Consultative Draft Local Plan - Thursday, Jun 30 2005
The consultation runs from Monday July 4 to Friday August 12 2005.
Bringing history alive - Thursday, Jun 30 2005
Scottish Borders Council's Museums and Libraries awarded lottery grant to commemorate the end of the Second World War
Southern Upland Way - Sculpture on the hill - Wednesday, Jun 29 2005
Opening ceremony of 'Point of Resolution' by Charles Poulsen 2005
Special Olympics athletes leave for the games - Wednesday, Jun 29 2005
On Friday 1 July, the Scottish Borders Special Olympics Team will make their way to Glasgow to compete in the Special Olympics Great Britain National Games.
Successful health and safety event - Tuesday, Jun 28 2005
Scottish Borders Council and the Borders Construction Industry Forum held a very successful Health and Safety Awareness Event at Tweed Horizons on Friday 17 June 2005.
Scottish Borders Council - Draft Financial Statements 2004/05 - Tuesday, Jun 28 2005
Scottish Borders Council has met the target to submit the draft 2004/05 Financial Statements to the Controller of Audit before the deadline of 30 June.
Rick Kenney - new Coaching Development Officer - Monday, Jun 27 2005
Scottish Borders Council has recently appointed Rick Kenney as their new Coaching Network Development Officer. Rick works within the Sports Development Unit of the Education and Lifelong Learning Service and has the main duties of trying to recruit new people into coaching across a wide range of sports and encouraging them to become qualified at the basic (level 1) level.
New ways of working for Council suppliers - Monday, Jun 27 2005
On Tuesday 21 June 2005, Scottish Borders Council held a successful 'Selling to the Council' event at Tweed Horizons for both existing and new suppliers of goods and services to the Council.
Open day for Eyemouth East Berwickshire Partnership - Monday, Jun 27 2005
The Eyemouth East Berwickshire Partnership (EEBP) will be holding an Open Day, on Saturday 9th July, from 10 am at Kirk Square, Eyemouth, coinciding with Eyemouth Herring Queen Festival and the launch of the new Eyemouth Town Trail.
Eyemouth town trail to be launched at Herring Queen Festival - Monday, Jun 27 2005
A new, revised Town Trail and Guide for Eyemouth will be officially launched on Saturday 9th July, in Kirk Square, Eyemouth by acclaimed author and proud Haimoother Peter Aitchison.
Wilton Life Skills Kitchen - A kitchen that even Jamie Oliver would be proud to use - Monday, Jun 27 2005
Wilton Primary School's new Life Skills Kitchen was opened at 11am on Monday 27th June by Councillor Andrew Farquhar.
Railway book celebrates 150 years of Peebles Rail - Friday, Jun 24 2005
2pm on 2nd July marks the launch at Tweeddale Museum in Peebles of the long awaited Peebles Railways by Peter Marshall.
Official opening of Melrose Library and Borders Book Festival - Friday, Jun 24 2005
Friday 24 June 2005 saw the official opening of the newly refurbished Melrose Library and the launch of the Borders Book Festival.
Convener dons his sunglasses for Shades Day - Thursday, Jun 23 2005
Council Convener Alasdair Hutton recently showed his support for Shades Day, organised by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Borders' residents are best Council Tax payers in Scotland - Tuesday, Jun 21 2005
Borders residents earn recognition for prompt payment
Community Councils network for third AGM - Tuesday, Jun 21 2005
The AGM of the Scottish Borders Commununity Council provides the opportunity to discuss good practice and raise awareness of issues affecting the community.
SBC shortlists consortia for new high schools - Friday, Jun 17 2005
Scottish Borders Council has approved a shortlist of three consortia to tender for the building and management of the new high schools at Duns, Eyemouth and Earlston.
National Bike2Work Day - Friday, Jun 17 2005
Adventurous SBC staff ensure the success of this fund raising event
Teviothead Bridge building work to last 18 weeks - Friday, Jun 17 2005
No demolitions until the new bridge is complete
From Prague to Proaig - Moy Mackay exhibition in Hawick - Thursday, Jun 16 2005
Textile artist Moy Mackay presents a vibrant collection of recent works, in this her first exhibition at Hawick Museum. The vivid landscapes, rich in colour and texture are inspired by the artist’s travels, from Prague, in the Czech Republic to Proaig on the Isle of Islay.
Youth Music Initiative ends the year on a high note - Thursday, Jun 16 2005
Up to 70 pupils from primary schools throughout the Scottish Borders will take part in a special workshop and concert at the St Andrew’s Arts Centre, Galashiels on Wednesday 22 June.
Roberton Primary: A caring school with good relationships - Tuesday, Jun 14 2005
Roberton Primary School was inspected as part of a national sample of primary education in February and March 2005.
High turnout expected for National Bike2Work Day - Tuesday, Jun 14 2005
SBC staff are being asked to leave their cars at home on Friday and get on their bikes in aid of National Bike Week.
Calculate your Council Tax and Housing benefits on-line - Monday, Jun 13 2005
Borders residents can now calculate on-line the amount they may be able to claim in Housing and Council Tax benefits.
Positive inspection for Galashiels Academy - Monday, Jun 13 2005
Galashiels Academy was recently inspected as part of a national sample of secondary schools by Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education (HMIe). The inspectors' report is positive about the school's present position and its promise for the future.
Food Safety Week - Monday, Jun 13 2005
National Food Safety Week is in its 13th year and runs from 13-19th June
Jim Wallace opens Peebles Sheriff Court - Monday, Jun 13 2005
The Deputy First Minister, the Rt Hon Jim Wallace MSP QC, officially opened Peebles' new Sheriff Court on Friday (June 10). The event marked the successful completion of the initial phase of Scotland's first integrated justice centre.
Eildon Tree magazine poetry and prose prize 2005 results - Monday, Jun 13 2005
Scottish Borders Council’s New Writing Magazine 'The Eildon Tree' is pleased to announce the winners and runners up to its first ever Poetry and Prose writing competition.
Bill Herd wins SBC seat of Kilnknowe and Clovenfords - Friday, Jun 10 2005
Scottish Borders Council gained a second SNP Councillor today, when William (Bill) Herd was elected to the ward of Kilnknowe and Clovenfords.
Support our special olympics athletes - Friday, Jun 10 2005
On Monday 20 June, the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch will journey through the Scottish Borders, stopping at four local towns.
Council launches home compositing crusade - Thursday, Jun 9 2005
Scottish Borders Council has enlisted Crusaders to help in its drive to protect the environment for future generations.
Over 100 veterans attend anniversary service - Thursday, Jun 9 2005
Scottish Borders Council played host to more than one hundred Second World War veterans on Sunday, as the region marked the sixtieth anniversary of the ending of the War.
Public and voluntary sectors sign Compact - Wednesday, Jun 8 2005
Representatives from leading public organisations and voluntary groups in the Borders queued on Monday (June 6) to sign a new agreement on working together.
Health and safety event for building services - Tuesday, Jun 7 2005
Scottish Borders Council is to join forces with the Borders Construction Industry Forum (BCIF) to promote health and safety among professional services in the building industry.
The North Northumberland Domestic Violence Forum Conference - Thursday, Jun 2 2005
The North Northumberland Domestic Violence Forum is announcing a conference entitled "Children and Domestic Violence in Rural Areas" on the 24 June 2005 in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Kinglands Primary School pupils at Hampden Park - Thursday, Jun 2 2005
Pupils from Kingsland Primary School are to meet the Scottish football legend Kenny Dalglish, as they represent the Scottish Borders at The SFA McDonald's National Football Festival at Hampden Park, Glasgow on Tuesday 7 June.
Housing Regeneration at Stonefield - Thursday, Jun 2 2005
Following an extensive community consultation and option appraisal process, Scottish Borders Housing Association and Waverley Housing have agreed to move forward with a housing regeneration proposal for Stonefield in Hawick.