10 August 2010
Poll reveals deep ambivalence to Borders wind farms Read more >..

8 August 2010
Army welcome in schools, say Borderers Read more >..

31 July 2010
How will the Borders develop between now and 2030? Read more >..

23 July 2010
Musings on the Merse - a regular column on Berwickshire life by Nicholas Watson Read more >..

16 June 2010
The Borders Party leader, Councillor Nicholas Watson slams waste on glossy publications. Read more >..

24 April 2010
Musings on the Merse - a regular column on Berwickshire life by Nicholas Watson Read more >..

20 May 2010
Borders Schools could do much better - new research conducted by The Borders Party has found that Borders schools have not improved over the last decade despite an enormous increase in funding Read more >..

16 May 2010
The Borders Party calls for “Vision” for the Borders Read more >..

16 May 2010
Tackling Obesity - Biscuit Ban a Step in the Right Direction Read more >..

5 April 2010
At The Borders Party Annual General Meeting on 29 March, members heard how the need for a party without national political connections is clear, and that support for The Borders Party is steadily growing. As well as improving its effectivenes in council work the party is now much better prepared for campaigning in the wider Borders. Finding the right candidates for the local elections in 2012 is of the highest importance. While development of a range of policies continues, the original Borders Party message, about recognising the Borders’ unique qualities and using them to best develop our own economy, remains central. Contact us for more information.

30 March 2010
The Borders Party argue that the Strategic Plan for Borders ‘far removed from ordinary Borderers’ Read more >..

23 March 2010
Musings on the Merse - a regular column on Berwickshire life by Nicholas Watson Read more >..

21 March 2010
Councillor Sandy Aitchison responds to recent claims about the proposed benefits of the Borders Rail project. Read more >..

19 February 2010
Teries told to speak up over wind farm plans - read the letter by Councillor Sandy Aitchison published in The Hawick News on 19 February. Read more >..

11 February 2010
Following the recent harsh weather conditions, The Borders Party calls for a ‘Snow Review’. Read more >..

28 January 2010
Musing in the Merse - Thoughts on Berwickshire Life, an article by The Borders Party Leader, Nicholas Watson which appeared in The Berwickshire News on 28 January. Read more >..

25 January 2010
National Parties surrender local powers. Read more >..

3 November 2009
“Borders rail line project is way off track”, says Scotsman. In its leader column today, the influential Edinburgh Newspaper called for the Waverley Line to stop at Gorebridge in Midlothian and described the project as being conceived out of “pork barrel” politics. For the full article, see The Scotsman >..

26 November 2008
Scottish Borders Councillors fail to attend Strategic Planning Meeting at which Regional Assembly proposed. Read more >..

3 November 2008
The Borders Party responds to the proposals contained in the “Transforming Children’s Services” consultation being undertaken by Scottish Borders Council. Read more >..

16 September 2008
The Borders Party has concerns about the current consultation “Transforming Children’s Services” being undertaken by Scottish Borders Council. We are concerned that very major changes to the whole education system are being rushed through by the current administration in order to meet budget deadlines, and avoid a further politically damaging cut of 2% to the education budget. Read more >..

16 September 2008
As from the 4th September we are definitely in it; the Edinburgh City Region - a new strategic planning authority. Little will change in the short term. But when our children look back on a region increasingly focussed on Edinburgh they will see 2008 as an unhappy turning point. Read more >..

6 July 2008
Analysis of replies to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed Edinburgh City Region shows that there were more responses from the Scottish Borders than from all the rest of Scotland put together, and 95% of those who responded from the Borders, including several Community Councils, are opposed to joining the Edinburgh City Region. Read more >..

29 February 2008
The first Annual General Meeting of The Borders Party took place on Monday 3 March 2008 at 7.30pm in the Community Hall, Newtown St Boswells. This was followed by a General Council meeting.
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18 January 2008
Public debate reveals overwhelming opposition to the Waverley Line Read more >..

2 January 2008
The Great Railway Debate confirmed Read more >..

27 September 2007
Scottish Borders Council vote to give away control of the Border’s future direction to Edinburgh City Region Read more >..

13 September 2007
The Borders Party wins battle over release of Public Inquiry findings Read more >..

4 September 2007
The Borders Party Councillors alert Community Councils to Edinburgh City Region Proposals Read more >..

30 August 2007
The Borders Party warns of railway funding risk Read more >..

9 August 2007
The Borders Party calls for a debate on membership of Edinburgh City Region Read more >..

4 May 2007
Victory - just six months after the formation of The Borders Party we now have two elected Councillors! Read more >..

20 April 2007
The Borders Party proposes tourism shake-up. Read more >..

6 April 2007
Are Councillors being kept in the dark about spiralling railway costs? On 29th March, Councillors were asked to approve a major step forwards for the railway project, but without being warned about massively rising costs. Read more >..

27 March 2007
People Power Wins at Glenormiston - the planning committee appears to have taken account of local opinion. Read more >..

7 March 2007
Interviewed by BBC 2’s NEWSNIGHT, The Borders Party Chairman, Nicholas Watson spoke up for Borderers opposed to the reinstatement of the Waverley Line. Read more >..