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1.📣 Have your say on our 2027/28 budget! Tell us what matters most to you and your community by completing our short survey: ow.ly/eXFB5100TlS #ScottishBorders #budget #haveyoursay
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Hawick High Street has reopened to vehicles. A section of the pavement will remain closed until further notice. For the latest updates see scotborders.gov.uk/severewea…, where you will also find a link to report any issues. #Hawick
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Hawick High Street is closed due to a weather-related issue while services assess a building. It is expected to remain closed until tomorrow morning, or until the issue is resolved. For the latest updates see scotborders.gov.uk/severewea… #Hawick
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Reports are still coming in of weather-related issues, with a number of routes closed due to fallen trees. We continue to clear trees where it is safe to do so. This will become more challenging once it gets dark. For the latest updates see scotborders.gov.uk/severewea…
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We continue to get reports of fallen trees across the region. We are prioritising our resources and continue to clear routes where it is safe to do so. For the latest updates see scotborders.gov.uk/severewea…
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Due to the high winds Eyemouth Community Recycling Centre will be closed today. We have multiple reports of fallen trees and road closures across the Borders at this time. See scotborders.gov.uk/severewea… for updates and details on how to report issues.
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A multi-agency emergency control centre continues to operate to co-ordinate the response to Storm Boelo in the Scottish Borders. For updates and information on how to report any weather-related issues please visit scotborders.gov.uk/severewea…
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Please be prepared for a range of potential impacts from Storm Boelo over the weekend. For advice and useful links please see our severe weather webpage. During the amber warning period we'll provide updates, including local roads info. scotborders.gov.uk/severewea…
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An amber weather warning for wind has been issued across the whole of the Borders from 9pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday. See SB Alert for more information and to sign up for future alerts: sbalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/51451…
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Don't forget that we have a yellow weather warning for rain covering most of the Borders from 6am tomorrow. A wind warning has also been issued which runs from 6pm Saturday to 9pm Sunday. Please be prepared for the conditions and a range of impacts. sbalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/51397…
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Our website is now available following the necessary maintenance in relation to a global IT security issue. Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience.
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Due to an ongoing global issue we have temporarily taken our website offline while essential maintenance is carried out. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Further updates will be provided.
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A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Friday which covers the majority of the Borders. With the chance of up to 80mm of rain in some places, please be prepared for potential flooding and travel disruption. See SB Alert for more details - sbalert.co.uk/Alerts/A/51339…
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Due to two separate incidents the following road closures are currently in place: * A72 closed at Innerleithen (Walkerburn side) * A72 prolonged road closure near Skirling - closed at Kirkdean to the junction for Skirling Please follow diversion signage.
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📣 Have your say on our 2027/28 budget! Tell us what matters most to you and your community by completing our short survey: scotborders.citizenspace.com… #ScottishBorders
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Used Scottish Borders planning services in the last year? The National Planning Improvement team wants to hear about your experience — what’s working well and where could things improve? Have your say in this quick survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GACX01/
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Our Borders Transport Corridor survey is gathering views on #travel issues, #connectivity and future #transport opportunities across the #Borderlands area. Have your say: ow.ly/TQyQ50ZJG9U Survey closes 8 October #BordersRailway #Transport @WSP_UKI
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Still time to give your feedback on current travel issues and opportunities for better connectivity between #Tweedbank, #Hawick and #Carlisle. Consultation closes 8 October ow.ly/35mr50ZUQWm
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Last week we were joined by Fiona Duncan, Independent Strategic Advisor – #thepromise to discuss how we are working to keep the promise and what our next steps are to help develop Scotland's Plan 24-30. Find out more: plan2430.scot/
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🌿 Congratulations to everyone recognised at the Greener Gateway Community Awards 2026, celebrating inspiring environmental projects across the #ScottishBorders. See the winners: ow.ly/ZhmZ50ZSMZg #SBC #Community
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