Under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 the Council is able to create and operate a set of Management Rules for Public Libraries which define the way the service should be used and the conduct of the people using the service. This includes library membership, periods of borrowing, charges,...More
The purpose of the Localities Bid Fund is to support community groups to develop ideas or projects which improve the lives of people living in the Scottish Borders.
The decision as to which groups will be awarded funding is made via a public vote. This process is called participatory...More
The Physical Disability Strategy is to assist in providing a fairer Scottish Borders for people with a physical disability or long-term condition and their carers.
The Draft Physical Disability Strategy, including an easy read version, plus other details regarding living with a physical...More
We are undertaking a process of consultation to consider how our mental health service should be delivered to ensure it is fit for purpose for the future.
As part of this work, we are keen to gather your views, we have already undertaken a number of workshops across the Borders...More
Welcome to the Scottish Borders Youth Chex YOYP2018 fund voting site.
Youth Chex is a grant scheme for young people decided by young people. This vote is your opportunity to decide which 5 projects receive support for their YOYP2018 project.
Voting opens Friday 16th February and will close...More
The purpose of this questionnaire is to collate information on the training needs of early years workers who may encounter people experiencing drug and alcohol problems and children impacted by parental alcohol and drug use.
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2018 is the Year of Young People. It aims to to inspire Scotland through its young people, celebrating their achievements, valuing their contribution to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally.
If you want to find out more about the Year...More
INFORMATION AND QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE STAFF IN SCHOOL NURSERIES
Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) has changed rapidly over the last few years. As well as a name change from pre-school, parents/carers are offered more hours available to a...More
Youth Chex is a grant scheme for young people aged 8 - 26, living, learning or working in the Scottish Borders who are looking to organise projects or events which celebrate the Year of Young People 2018.
Guidance notes be found via the link below. Paper copies of the form can be requested...More
Details of the Proposal
It is proposed that, subject to the outcome of this statutory consultation process as set out in the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 as amended:
St.Margaret's RC Primary School in Hawick is closed; and
Children currently attending...More
Every year we are asked to respond to the national survey from the Family and Childcare Trust.
The information enables them to calculate average childcare prices, and availability levels, throughout the UK. The figures are used by UK governments, by the media, by some providers and by...More
The new Procurement Strategy sets out the themes that will underpin all strategic Procurement and Payment service activity for the period 2018 through to 2023. An annual report will record and publicise our performance and achievements in delivery of the strategy with the strategy itself...More