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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, sai...

In this article, we have published a pitch from each of the contenders. They are: Jonny Adamson (Scottish Liberal Democrats); Mary Douglas (independent); Jenny Linehan (Scottish Conservatives); Michael Needham (Scottish Green Party); John Paton Day (SNP); Scott Redpath (Scottish Labour); and Karen Wilks (independent). On polling day, voters will be asked to rank the candidates from '1' to '7' in order of preference. Anyone who lives in the ward - and is registered to vote - can cast a vote. Melrose, Tweedbank, Earlston and Lauder are among the places within the ward. The pitches bel...

Newcastleton, which was badly affected by flooding last year, was hit again on Tuesday night (February 23). A Scottish Borders Council (SBC) spokesperson said one property had to be evacuated after the Liddel Water burst its banks following heavy rainfall. The water affected 23 properties across four streets (Union Street, Hermitage Street, South Liddesdale Street and George Street), according to the council. Rob Dickson, executive director at SBC, said: "Newcastleton was severely impacted by flooding this time last year and this latest incident has unfortunately caused more distress ...

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