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.
Lockdown opening dates announced for Scotland
Below are the indicative opening dates for relaxing lockdown in Scotland announced on 24 June More details are available here
Is your broadband download speed under 10 Mbps?
The Universal Service Obligation (USO) came into effect in March 2020 giving you the right to a 10 Mbps broadband connection Details on the USO and how to apply are given here Check your current broadband speeds here
Recycling Centres update : Electrical items accepted from 17 June
Further information on recycling electical items is available here Vehicle number plate entry schedule here
R100 broadband update
A broadband voucher scheme is due to launch in summer 2020 for poorly served areas, and will include an online ‘premises level’ eligibility checker Further information is available here
Change in waste types accepted at Recycling Centres from 10 June
From Wednesday 10 June all recycling centres will accept wood as well as large general waste items which cannot be recycled Details of acceptable items are given here watch the video for site restictions here
Community Council Annual General Meeting on 8 June 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 7 June)
Recycling centres to re-open on 1 June
There will be some temporary restrictions to ensure the safety of customers and staff For full details watch this video and visit this page Details for Duns Community Recycling Centre: here
Play ideas and advice for children
Visit this website for play ideas and advice for children: here
R100 broadband – interview with programme director
An update on the R100 broadband programme from the programme director here
Coronavirus advice and funds for businesses in Scotland
Apply for Government funds for businesses impacted by coronavirus here