A major milestone has been reached in plans for a new high school, with preparatory works concluding and the £56million project moving into its main construction phase. The enabling phase, which began in earnest last July, has now been completed, clearing the way for the next stage of the development....
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A long-awaited banking hub for the town has advanced a step closer, with proposals to convert the vacant former beds shop at 4 Bourtree Place under consideration. While a temporary location is yet to be confirmed, a planning application has been submitted to fully refit the unit to accommodate a permanent banking hub, following the...
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In response to recent press coverage associated with violence in schools and a series of questions posed by The Hawick Paper, I have provided responses to each of these matters below. I want to state at the outset that the safety and wellbeing of all pupils, staff and volunteers in our schools is of primary...
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Scottish Borders Council has come under fire for “shockingly vindictive tactics” after dismissing two volunteers who signed a letter expressing concern over rising levels of violence in local schools....
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Hawick has lost one of its most cherished characters with the passing of Les Jarvis, whose warmth, humour and resilience left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He died in the early hours of Sunday, aged 58, following a brave battle with oesophageal cancer....
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Scottish Borders Council has reportedly issued a stern warning to utility companies following two weeks of “shambolic” roadworks in Sandbed, which left motorists, residents, and local businesses frustrated. Councillor Watson McAteer said: “Senior management at Openreach and their contractor Circe have been contacted by SBC and reminded of their specific responsibilities as a statutory undertaker...
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Work has officially begun on the long-anticipated £450million Center Parcs holiday village, with First Minister John Swinney joining developers and local schoolchildren to mark the milestone with a ceremonial tree planting. The event, held on Wednesday near the Hassendean site, brought together Center Parcs chief executive Colin McKinlay, pupils from Trinity and Stirches primary schools,...
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Scottish Borders Council has moved to counter claims about deteriorating behaviour and safety in Hawick schools, insisting that recent criticism does not reflect the reality in classrooms across the town....
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Weekend opening hours at Teviotdale Leisure Centre are set to be extended, amid concerns raised by community councillors over early closures and booking difficulties. The issue was discussed at a town council meeting last Monday night, where members highlighted frustration among local families about limited weekend access and challenges securing swimming slots....
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A surge in systematic shoplifting has prompted a co-ordinated response from local businesses and authorities in Hawick. Last week, a summit convened by Community Councillor Mick Robertson brought together affected retailers to tackle the escalating problem. Supported by police and local councillors, it aimed to strengthen collaboration and curb repeated offences....
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Concerns over discipline and safety in Hawick schools have reached the Scottish Parliament after a group of retired teachers and staff warned that the education system is now “in the eye of a perfect storm”....
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A feasibility study is to examine the potential creation of a new active travel corridor linking Hawick and Selkirk along the A7. Scottish Borders Council has secured funding from Transport Scotland to undertake the work which will assess options for a shared-use route connecting the two towns as part of wider efforts to expand active...
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The community council has backed plans to explore the redevelopment of buildings at the Moor by agreeing to fund a pre-planning application fee. Members voted to pay £214 to support a request from the Friends of Hawick Mair, the group leading proposals to redevelop the existing committee rooms as part of wider plans to increase...
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A consultation will be launched on a conservation appraisal and management plan aimed at preserving the “tremendous heritage” of Hawick. Scottish Borders Council’s planning and building standards committee unanimously backed the move on Monday, with the report receiving widespread praise....
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Serious safety concerns have been raised after part of the former N. Peal knitwear factory in Victoria Road was demolished without the required permission. Scottish Borders Council (SBC) confirmed there had been “a breach of planning/building control”....
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Installation of new lighting on the Waverley Bridge is imminent following safety concerns over poor visibility. The dark spots had raised fears among pedestrians and were taken up by local ward councillor, Stuart Marshall....
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