Councillors will vote on the plans on Friday, March 19. But today (March 12) SBC organised an online briefing for the media, during which council leader Shona Haslam said the budget would “help the Borders build back better”. Here we take you through some key points from the proposed budget. When is the Great Tapestry Centre opening? Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the council had previously confirmed that the Great Tapestry Centre in Galashiels would not meet be ready in time for the planned spring opening. At the budget briefing, SBC’s executive director, Rob Dickson, said the building is “nearing completion”.