The Borders Rail Project was initiated under the last Labour Government and was given the go-ahead under the previous Coalition Government's plans to revive the economy. It will be a welcome boost for the Scottish and the UK economies and is now nearing completion.
This year it is Watersmeet's 40th Birthday . The venue has provided facilities and opportunities for many and varied entertainments and lots of other events. We are lucky to have it. Celebrations are being planned ! ………………………………………………………………………. Some weeks ago TRDC carried out a consultation about whether the Council should use the new legislation on the Protection of Public Spaces to encourage/ persuade/ penalise the minority of local dog owners who do not control their dogs appropriately in public spaces, such as the Aquadrome. They need to be encouraged to do so and to collect their dog's faeces and put them into the appropriate dog bins. Most dog owner are very responsible, but TRDC does get complaints about those who are not. There has been a huge response to the consultation - over 3000 replies - and these must be properly assessed so the report has therefore been delayed and will not go to the Leisure Committee next week but will instead be on the Committee agenda on 16th September. ……
In Coalition, the Tories said they would abolish the Human Rights Act as quickly as possible if they had their own way. You can back our campaign to protect it here.
In Coalition, the Tories said they would abolish the Human Rights Act as quickly as possible if they had their own way. You can back our campaign to protect it here.
Resurfacing works on the A41 will see the bypass closed at night, starting tonight (Tuesday) and running until June 18.
Tring is celebrating the 700th anniversary of Edward II granting a charter to become a market town - this was a significant step that led to the prosperity of the town today.
