Members of the community throughout Hawick attended the official opening event to mark the completion of Sleepy Valley play park. Read more - ow.ly/299J50Tj7IW

Interested in becoming a member of the #StBoswells and Parish Community Council? You have until 4pm on Monday 23 September to put your name forward to become a community councillor. Find out how you could play #yourpart and get involved at: scotborders.gov.uk/ccelections

Four local groups have been successful in gaining funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support a variety of projects. Find out more - ow.ly/4p2f50TjR67

Our Employability Services team is going to be at the Job Centre Plus offices on 13 September as part of an event being held by the Local Employability Partnership. If you're looking for advice and information about getting into work, they'll be available between 10am-12noon.

A week ago we welcomed Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain to the sunny Scottish Borders. If you watched from Kelso, or anywhere else on the route, complete a short survey set up by British Cycling for the chance to win a signed race jersey - survey2.yougov.com/vGKFfHK4jp13RM

Nominations are open for the #Yetholm and District Community Council election. Local residents have until 4pm on Monday 23 September to put their name forward to become a community councillor. Find out how you could get involved at: scotborders.gov.uk/ccelections

Would you like to help shape what gets funded in your community? Join us at Community Conversations in #Jedburgh Grammar Campus 17 sept. Information about CC24 events available here 👉 ow.ly/XQjB50SWCHI #Cheviot #LocalFunding #CommunityEngagement

Looking for advice and information on how you can develop your skills and improve your employability prospects? Join our Employability Service in #Galashiels today, 10am-12noon, for an event being held by the Local Employability Partnership. See below to find out more.

Members of the local community including school children from Walkerburn Primary School and local councillors gathered together last week to officially open the village’s brand-new pump track. ow.ly/UQkL50TmEME

Thanks to everyone who has taken part in our #CommunityConversation sessions, we appreciate the time you’ve given to attend. You still have time to be part of the conversation - find an event close to you at ow.ly/F00150SWCTE #community #scottishborders

Recruitment of more childminders in the Scottish Borders continues through the Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future. Find out more about the fantastic package of support available here: getstarted.childminding.org #ProgrammeforScotlandsChildmindingFuture Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA)

To report a change in circumstances online visit: Council Tax - scotborders.gov.uk/changeincircs Council Tax Reduction or Housing Benefit claim - scotborders.gov.uk/benefitchangei… Non-Domestic Rates - scotborders.gov.uk/NDRchangeincir…

The next four Community Conversation events will cover #Cheviot on 17th September, #Tweeddale 24th #Eildon 25th and #Berwickshire 3rd October, further information at 👉 ow.ly/F00150SWCTE #Jedburgh #Philiphaugh #CommunityEvents

#Jedburgh is hosting tomorrow’s Community Conversation event – join us at 6.30pm, tell us what matters to you in your #community - more info here 👉 ow.ly/fpVA50TlR4o #Cheviot #Berwickshire #Eildon #Tweeddale

Nominations are open for the #StBoswells and Parish Community Council election. Local residents have until 4pm on Monday 23 September to put their name forward to become a community councillor. Find out how you could get involved at: scotborders.gov.uk/ccelections

A reminder that the second consultation event showcasing proposals for the new Hawick High School project is taking place today (Wednesday 18 September) from 5-8pm within the school's assembly hall. More information can be found here ow.ly/GoOy50TpMU9

We are proud to support Scottish Housing Day 2024, which takes place today. The theme this year is homes for life, more information on this is available at - scotborders.gov.uk/news/article/4…

As part of Scottish Housing Day we are celebrating Homes for Life. Adaptations to homes are an important way in which we can ensure homes are fit for people’s needs. Hear about Dale's story, who received major adaptations to his home - sway.cloud.microsoft/JLs3RKtbni4B8D…

There’s still time to put your name forward to become a member of the #Yetholm and District Community Council. Applications close at 4pm on Monday 23 September - find out how you could get involved at: scotborders.gov.uk/ccelections

There’s still time to put your name forward to become a member of the #StBoswells and Parish Community Council. Applications close at 4pm on Monday 23 September - find out how you could get involved at: scotborders.gov.uk/ccelections