Scottish Borders Council7 May 2025New boss for cash-strapped leisure trust at 'pivotal time'Live Borders - which is facing cuts to jobs and services - fills the post with a salary up to £99,000.7 May 2025South Scotland24 Apr 2025Parents 'elated' after single-sex toilets rulingSean Stratford and Leigh Hurley complained about a council installing only gender neutral toilets at a new primary school.24 Apr 2025South Scotland24 Apr 2025Council to consult on closing libraries and poolsScottish Borders Council promises "robust" talks over a report recommending dozens of sites close.24 Apr 2025South Scotland23 Apr 2025Solar farm scheme will be 'well contained'Borders councillors agree not to oppose plans for tens of thousands of panels in the Lammermuir Hills.23 Apr 2025South Scotland22 Apr 2025Consultants advise closing leisure sites in BordersThe sites are run by a charity on behalf of the council, which has experienced financial issues since the Covid pandemic.22 Apr 2025South Scotland31 Mar 2025New £56.6m high school approved for HawickScottish Borders Council says most of the current high school will be demolished.31 Mar 2025South Scotland24 Mar 2025Tour de France route hopes high in the BordersThe leader of Scottish Borders Council says he will campaign for the area to be on the race route.24 Mar 2025South Scotland21 Mar 2025Council rejects plan for second Starbucks in BordersThe drive-through proposals were turned down over fears over the impact on Kelso town centre.21 Mar 2025South Scotland4 Mar 2025Wind farm heads to inquiry after council objectsCouncillors go against officer advice to oppose one of the biggest schemes ever proposed in the Borders.4 Mar 2025South Scotland...
