Latest News Updated: 11/04/2026

 

 

SBC Council Headstone Safety Programme Update

From Tuesday 5 May 2026 Scottish Borders Council will begin headstone safety inspections at Coldingham Priory.

SBC will be at the CCC meeting on 21st April to explain the programme further.

Full DetailsPosted : 11th April 2026

 

Greener Gateway Community Awards 2026

This is our way of celebrating the amazing work across our communities. Entries for 2026 are now open.

Full DetailsPosted : 8th April 2026

 

Bollards and Dropped Kerb Proposals

For discussion at the Community Council meeting on 21st April

Full DetailsPosted : 7th April 2026

 

Communities Funding

Scottish Borders Local Action Group (LAG)

New Funding Opportunities Now Open to Communities and Businesses in the Scottish Borders The Scottish Borders Local Action Group (LAG) has launched two new funds designed to support the development and delivery of community-based projects.

Full DetailsPosted : 31st Mar 2026

 

Scottish Government

Community Led Local Development (CLLD) funding

Community Led Local Development (CLLD) funding for the 2026/27 period in the Scottish Borders will open for Expressions of Interest on 8th April 2026. Grants of up to £25,000 will be available through the two CLLD funds.

Full DetailsPosted : 31st Mar 2026

 

The Drone Hill & NnG East Berwickshire Fund

Microgrants Available

If you are a group or individual with a project that will benefit your community, then please get in touch. Your group does not have to be constituted. Coldingham Community Council will consider microgrant applications up to £500 and up to £1500 for large projects.

Full DetailsPosted : 19th Mar 2026

 

Accessibility at Elections Workshop

Monday 6 April at 1pm

These sessions are designed to be listening-focused, with the purpose of hearing directly from attendees about their experiences and the barriers they or the people they support face when participating in elections. We want to understand what we can do better, what is currently difficult, and what improvements would make a meaningful difference.

Full DetailsPosted : 4th Mar 2026

 

Police Report

East Berwickshire Community Councils

Scottish Borders Area Command - The Lothians and Scottish Borders - East Berwickshire Community Councils - Multi Member Ward Report for January 2026

Full DetailsPosted : 18th Feb 2026

 

Police Report

East Berwickshire Community Councils

Scottish Borders Area Command - The Lothians and Scottish Borders - East Berwickshire Community Councils - Multi Member Ward Report for December 2025

Full DetailsPosted : 17th Feb 2026

 

Community Funding

Drone Hill & NnG East Berwickshire Fund

Now Open to Applications, who can apply, how to apply etc. Foundation Scotland is also seeking volunteer Panel members from Reston & Auchencrow, Grantshouse, Coldingham, Eyemouth, Burnmouth & St Abbs.

Full DetailsPosted : 10th Dec 2025

 

Berwickshire Marine Reserve

Community Consultation Drop In Events.Join us at our drop-in sessions to MEET our new Research Officer, Anna; FIND OUT about our Feasibility Study, and SHARE your thoughts on a prospective PERMANENT MARINE EDUCATION FACILITY in Berwickshire. Saturday 6th December and Saturday 10th January 2026

Full DetailsPosted: 25th Nov 2025

 

SBC

Cemetery Strategy Engagement - Berwickshire

Scottish Borders Council are seeking your views on local Cemetery and Burial Ground ManagementSome example text. The Council is engaging with local communities, stakeholders and staff to gain feedback and insight about the provision and management of Cemeteries and Burial Grounds. The Survey is live now until December 15th

Full DetailsPosted: 11th Nov 2025

 

Community Funding

Drone Hill & NnG East Berwickshire Fund

Update regarding community benefit funding for the East Berwickshire area from the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind farm

Full DetailsPosted : 5th Nov 2025

 

Scams/Police Info

SBC, Trading Standards and Police Scotland

A series of weekly and monthly Bulletins. Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in the bulletins with friends and family

More InfoPosted : 14th Nov 2025