Are the details for your household correct? . If you have received a letter from the #ElectoralRegistration Officer checking who is #registeredtovote, please follow the instructions on it to respond as soon as possible. #ScottishBorders

Please note that there will be no What Matters Hub in #Peebles today (3 September) due to a refit of the venue it takes place in. The next session is scheduled for 10 September.

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A new Admiral Nurse role has been launched in the Galashiels and Hawick areas for people living with dementia and their carers. For more information about the service and how referrals can be made, visit:

The UK Government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Find out more at

The new Scottish Hospitality Relief for 2025/26 provides a 40% discount for hospitality premises with a rateable value up to and including £51,000. To find out more and apply, visit:

If you’re aged 16-19 and haven’t already applied for Education Maintenance Allowance, find out more at:

This is a final call for your views on the future of sport, leisure and cultural facilities and services. Our online survey will close at midnight on 31 August. 1,800 responses have been received to date.

Scottish Water customer care teams are available to deliver bottled water to if you're unable to access water collection sites. For additional support— rural areas, farmers, or commercial customers contact them via their website or call 0800 0778 778.

Interruption to water supplies, Berwickshire. Bottled water is available at #Berwickshire High School, #Duns closed 13:10 - 13:40 to allow students to vacate safely. Visit .for updates, #bottledwater collection points, additional support. #WaterSupply.

Work on various Hawick buildings has been completed in recent months or is underway thanks to the Hawick Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS). Find out more at

Last few days to put your name forward to become a member of the #Tweedbank Community Council. Applications close at 4pm on Monday 1 September - find out how you could get involved at:

We are aware of the interruption to water supplies in the Berwickshire area and are supporting Scottish Water in their efforts to resolve the situation. See Scottish Water website for updates, bottled water collection points and additional support needs

If you haven’t applied already, find out more about Education Maintenance Allowance at:

Are the details for your household correct? Every year the #Electoral Registration Officer must contact households to check the electoral register is up to date. Please follow the instructions and respond ASAP. ⚠️ Not everyone will receive a letter this week. #registertovote

It was great to be in Eyemouth yesterday for the launch of the Eyemouth Harbour Trust Masterplan. Find out more about the exciting vision for the harbour at or drop in to The Clubhouse at Eyemouth GC today before 4pm or between 6pm and 8pm.

Please note that the What Matters Hub in #Peebles will be unavailable today (27 August) and on 3 September due to a refit of the venue it takes place in. The next session is scheduled to take place on 10 September.

There’s still time to put your name forward to become a member of the #Tweedbank Community Council. Applications close at 4pm on Monday 1 September - find out how you could play #yourpart and get involved at:

If you haven't already, please take some time to share your views on the future of sport, leisure and cultural facilities and services. Our open public events have concluded, but our online survey is live until midnight on 31 August.

We are delighted to be exhibiting at #MeetTheBuyerSouth2025! Join us at The Tait Hall, Kelso, on 8 October! . Book FREE at

We're aware of reports that a public meeting is taking place in Jedburgh on Wed 27 Aug regarding the swimming pool. This is incorrect. An invitation-only focus group meeting is being held, but this is strictly focussed on key community groups who have been invited.