There is now less than two weeks left until the formal Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) consultation period closes on the 8th of March 2024. This strategy outlines the proposed vision for improving energy efficiency and decarbonising heat in all buildings in the Scottish Borders. Feedback gathered will help us shape and deliver the…

Scottish Borders Council and CGI, our primary IT provider, will be holding a joint recruitment event and open day next month.  The Event will be held on Wednesday, 7 February, from 12pm – 8pm at Inspire Learning: Tweedbank (opposite Tweedbank train station).  As well as highlighting the vacancies SBC currently has available, the event will showcase the Council’s…

You may remember us saying in one of our #BreaktheHRstigma posts recently that: “A successful business values its employees but more importantly, the employees feel valued every day”. This is more than just a “Thank You” at the end of each day – it’s also dependant on policies, procedures and work practices that are legally…

Social Services and Healthcare student Martyna Guziel will be hoping for success at this year’s Scottish Apprenticeship Awards after being nominated for Foundation Apprentice of the Year.

Scottish Borders Council are pleased to release the Draft Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) and Delivery Plan for the region.

Borders College has officially opened the doors to its new Esports studio, with Scottish games industry leaders and educators at the launch.

Skills Development Scotland are providing a range of useful webinars for local businesses and employers during the next few months.

Borders College Student Partnership Agreement (SPA) 2023/24 has been signed by Chris Alder, Student President, and Pete Smith, Principal of Borders College.

The next generation of Scottish hospitality leaders have taken a huge step forward in their careers, after successfully completing a top industry qualification.

The Scottish Budget for 2024 to 2025 will be released on Tuesday 19th December. Ahead of the release we have published an overview of our priorities for the coming year, informed by feedback from across 13,000 members and right across the business community. A summary of these priorities can be found by downloading the PDF…