Promise for those shielding after weeks of being left in the dark 28th July 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP welcomes the announcement that people who have been advised to shield because of COVID-19, will no longer have to do so from 1st August... Articles
Dozens of Borders eateries sign up to discount scheme 28th July 2020 Restaurants and cafes across the Scottish Borders have signed up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, allowing customers to get up to £10 off... Articles
Scotland provided with unprecedented additional coronavirus funding from UK Government 24th July 2020 The Scottish Government will receive a minimum of £1.9 billion in additional funding this year, on top of £4.6 billion confirmed since March to help provide... Articles
Public must be considerate of those unable to wear face coverings 22nd July 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has urged retailers, shopkeepers and the public to be mindful of people who cannot wear face coverings for medical or other reasons. Face... Articles
Conservatives plan to revive our town centres 10th July 2020 Scottish Border Conservatives have launched a ‘Town Centre Revival Plan’ which seeks to turn around the fortunes of struggling Border towns. With the Covid-19... Articles
SNP’s economic plans lack ambition 9th July 2020 Borders politicians have expressed their concern at the lack of ambition of SNP economic plans delivered in a statement today in Holyrood. It follows yesterday... Articles
Comments on protests at the border 7th July 2020 Local politicians have responded after several protesters turned up in a layby on the A1 near the border between Scotland and England at the weekend. It comes... Articles
£100m announced to save Scottish venues 6th July 2020 The UK Government has announced over £1.5bn to support British arts, culture and heritage venues. This will mean almost £100m extra being given to the Scottish... Articles
SNP must help businesses let down by lack of grant support 29th June 2020 Rachael Hamilton MSP has commended the work of Scottish Borders Council on processing Covid-19 grants efficiently. However she warned that the Scottish... Articles