SOSE engagement tour Phase 2
SOSE engagement tour Phase 2 South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is continuing its engagement tour, which started at the end of last year.. ‘Your South of Scotland’ is open to everyone in the region to meet SOSE Chair Professor Russell Griggs and Chief Executive Jane Morrison-Ross at one of 24 dates between November 2021 and…
Read MorePublic Announcement – Online Borders
Public Announcement Online Borders. It is with the greatest of regret that I am writing to inform you that Online Borders is no longer available. Online Borders was hosted by SHOW (Scottish Health on the Web) and unfortunately is no longer compatible with the NHS website and has now become a security risk. I…
Read MorePlatinum Jubilee
‘In 2022, Her Majesty, The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952 when Her Majesty was 25 years old. An extended Bank Holiday, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June 2022, will provide an opportunity for…
Read MoreCouncil launches Common Good consultation
Scottish Borders Council has launched a consultation that aims to seek public views on the Common Good registers for the former Burghs of the Scottish Borders. All Borderers are invited to participate in this consultation before the closing date of 31 March 2022. The consultation can be found via www.scotborders.gov.uk/consultations Following an investigation…
Read MoreSBC asks volunteers to become paid Relief support workers during the covid crisis
A message from Scottish Borders Council to people who currently volunteer. As we are all aware, the Omicron Covid-19 variant has spread rapidly throughout Scotland. The Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland are monitoring the situation closely and regularly announcing new guidance to help stop the spread of the virus. As cases, absences and self-isolations…
Read MoreSBC C-19 response – recruiting support workers
A message from Scottish Borders Council to Community Planning Partners As we are all aware, the Omicron Covid-19 variant has spread rapidly throughout Scotland. The Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland are monitoring the situation closely and regularly announcing new guidance to help stop the spread of the virus. As cases, absences and self-isolations start…
Read MoreCovid Booster vaccination drop-in clinics
The Scottish Borders Health and Social Care team are continuing to expand the availability of Covid booster appointments and drop in clinics across the Borders. Getting a booster is really easy, important and provides significantly more protection for you and those you come into contact with from the new Omicron variant. The sites currently offering…
Read MoreFree Cyber Resilience Training for the Third Sector
Borders TSI in partnership with Voluntary Sector Gateway West Lothian is delivering FREE cyber resilience training for third sector groups and organisations. You only need to attend one session, which will take around one hour. Our first two sessions will be delivered via Zoom. Suggested dates are: Friday 14 January 2022 at 10.00 am –…
Read MoreNews release from Scottish Borders Council
Thursday 9 December 2021 Have your say and help shape the future of the Scottish Borders Scottish Borders Council has launched a survey to understand the priorities of Borderers and give local people the opportunity to influence the next Council budget and a range of other important service areas for the future. Between now and…
Read MoreWinter Support Small Grants Fund
Winter Support Small Grants Fund Scottish Government Funding Providing small grants to charities and community groups across Scotland who can pass funding on to families and individuals on low incomes during the winter period. Support for groups with strong local relationships to help meet pressing needs such as food, fuel, household items, clothing or extra…
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