This section contains a collection of the latest articles and news regarding Gavinton, Fogo & Polwarth including: Community Council news; events and activities taking place in the area; and all the latest news on planning & development.
Village Hall AGM on 22 September at 7pm
There are a limited number of places in the village hall due to COVID-19 and therefore booking is essential If you would like to attend, please email gavintonvillagehall@gmail.com to book your place
Community Council Meeting on 21 September at 7pm
This virtual meeting will be held using Zoom If any residents from our area would like an invitation to join the meeting, please email: info@gavinton.net (before 20 September)
A68 near Fala now open after completion of repairs
The A68 near Fala has reopened to traffic following the completion of repairs to the carriageway, initially under traffic lights with a view to these being removed later in the week
Order your Library Books through the new ‘Connect & Collect’ service
More information here Please tell others about this new library service
Scottish Borders Council backs 20mph speed limit trial
An 18 month 20mph speed limit trial in the Borders is due to start from October 2020 The trial includes Duns, Gavinton, Greenlaw, Westruther and Longformacus in our area More information is available here
New Superfast Rural Broadband Voucher Scheme
Use this new online postcode checker for latest information on superfast broadband for your property, and information on the new voucher scheme: here The contract covering ‘Fibre to the Premises’ (FTTP) technology in Berwickshire is due for completion by summer 2024....
A68 damaged near Fala and a diversion is in place
More information is available here
Community Council Meeting on 10 August at 7pm
This virtual meeting will be held using Zoom If any residents from our area would like an invitation to join the meeting, please email: info@gavinton.net (before 9 August)
Arrangements for schools reopening
Up to date information from SBC to parents and carers on schools reopening is available here
Union Chain Bridge bicentenary on 26 July 2020
A day of digital celebrations will mark the 200th birthday of the world-famous Union Chain Bridge on Sunday 26 July More details available here