BBC News | New affordable homes in the Scottish Borders could exceed 1000 BBC News A five-year housing plan for the Borders could see up to 1,177 affordable homes being built. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) covers the period from 2018 to 2023 and looks at local need. The estimate of more than 1,000 homes is based on ... |
Border Telegraph | Hurricane Ophelia to hit the Scottish Borders next week Border Telegraph WINDS of up to 70mph are expected next week, as the reminents of Hurricane Ophelia are set to make landfall in the region. The Met Office are warning that road and rail services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Amber alert as Ophelia storm reaches Scotland Ophelia: Scots braced for latest in line of destructive storms Storm Ophelia - Where and when it might hit |
Scottish Borders Council is ready for the new pound coin Peeblesshire News ALL pay and display parking machines in the Borders have been adapted to accept the new £1 coins. That assurance was issued at the last meeting of Scottish Borders Council by Councillor George Turnbull (Cons), executive member for finance. He was ... |
BBC News | Rail extension among key Scottish Borders Council goals BBC News The administration of Scottish Borders Council has unveiled its five-year vision for the future of the region. It includes the ambition of seeing the Borders Railway extended to Hawick and beyond, with proposals developed to take the line to Carlisle ... Lambs have ears ripped off in suspected dog attack on Scottish Borders farm |
Scottish Housing News | Five year Scottish Borders housing plan to be considered by councillors Scottish Housing News Councillor Mark Rowley, Scottish Borders Council's executive member for business and economic development, said: “This is an ambitious plan, and is based on a number of assumptions, but would go a long way to meeting the housing needs of local people ... |
