Welcome message from the Chief Executive
"This web site is laying the foundation for the whole modernisation of local government in the Borders and I hope that users will find the layout interesting, stimulating, responsive and useful." David Hume, Chief Executive.
Christmas Tree Collections
For information on this year's christmas tree collections please visit the pages on this website.
SBC agrees to establish a single licensing board
Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Notice is hereby given that on 18th December 2008 , Scottish Borders Council agreed to disestablish the existing East and West Divisional Licensing Boards and constitute a single Scottish Borders Licensing Board. This will come into effect on 1 April 2009.
Notification of addresses and contact points will be published in due course. Contact details are available for Legal Services on this website.
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New arrangements for licensing of registered clubs - Thursday, Jan 8 2009
The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 will soon apply to all registered clubs in Scotland. This means all registered clubs need to check how this applies to their premises and make the necessary arrangements. -
Early start on Borders Railway welcomed - Wednesday, Jan 7 2009
Scottish Borders Council Leader David Parker has welcomed the announcement by Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson that work is to begin early on the Borders Railway. -
Council offers synthetic sandbags for sale from their contact centres - Tuesday, Jan 6 2009
In line with Scottish Borders Council’s policy to support individuals to protect themselves from flooding, a new synthetic sandbag is now being offered for sale at cost price to the public via Council contact centres. -
Christmas tree disposal / recycling - Monday, Jan 5 2009
Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) Christmas tree collection programme is about to start again.
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Newtown St. Boswells,
Melrose,
TD6 0SA.
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