New restrictions spark confusion for takeaways and bakeries Friday, 15 January, 2021 A Borders MSP has questioned the Scottish Government’s clarity on new restrictions on limiting takeaway food and drinks. Many Borders’ takeaways and bakeries have contacted Ms Hamilton after being left in the dark if they’re able to sell hot food takeaways after a lack of guidance from the SNP Government. Many small businesses that sell takeaway drinks alongside essential food items now face... Articles
Eyemouth Primary welcomed to Scottish Parliament 2nd February 2018 Local MSP Rachael Hamilton welcomed Eyemouth Primary to the Scottish Parliament. P/6 and a few students from P/5 came to the Scottish Parliament as part of... Articles
The SNP Government playing catch-up to build more social rented houses 2nd February 2018 The SNP Government is playing catch-up to build more social rented houses. The SNP committed to build over 6,000 new social-rented houses each year. However... Articles
Borders one step closer to higher taxes 31st January 2018 The SNP’s controversial budget has been voted through at the first stage. The budget marks a step closer to the Scottish Borders having to pay higher taxes than... Articles
Budget cuts challenge closing the attainment gap 30th January 2018 Local Government budget cuts will make closing the attainment gap harder. The Scottish Borders is 8th highest of all local authorities for children who live in... Articles
Borders still waiting on faster broadband due in 2017 29th January 2018 Fibre broadband is taking its time to get to the Scottish Borders. An interactive map reveals that exchanges due to receive fibre broadband by the end of 2017... Articles
Local MSP champions female rugby 29th January 2018 Rachael Hamilton the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP, is championing a drive to see more women and girls play rugby. And in a question to the Minister... Articles
Borderers urged to get involved in campaign to stop RBS branch closures 29th January 2018 Borderers are being urged to get behind the campaign to stop RBS branch closures in the region as a series of public meetings are set to take place. Organised... Articles
Local MSP backs British Heart Foundation’s call for more support for those with Atrial Fibrillation 26th January 2018 Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is one the most common types of irregular heartbeat, impacting 1,724 diagnosed in the Scottish Borders. The British Heart Foundation... Articles
‘Disappointment’ expressed over South of Scotland Enterprise announcement 19th January 2018 Local politicians have expressed their disappointment with a recent announcement about South of Scotland Enterprise Agency. The Scottish Government has boasted... Articles
