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    ‘Swathes of long grass’ greet visitors to Hawick

    Friday, July 26th, 2024 - Written by DEREK FORREST
    An overgrown grassy area at the south-side entrance to the town

    The Hawick Paper is this week highlighting growing concerns about the state of the town as a result of Scottish Borders Council’s grass management pilot project.

    Hawick’s elected representatives haven’t been shy in voicing criticism of the reduced cutting regime which has left areas of the grey auld toon such as roadsides, parks, cemeteries and entrances looking overgrown and untidy – not a good look for visitors who may be dissuaded from spending more time, and much-needed money, here.

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