Disappointment as Scottish Borders Council rejects motion on community-led beaver reintroduction

The Scottish Greens have voiced disappointment after Scottish Borders Council voted to strip key support for community-led work exploring the return of beavers to the Tweed catchment. Instead of adopting the motion put forward by Scottish Greens Cllr. Neil MacKinnon, the council passed a Liberal Democrat amendment to delete the original wording and water down… Continue reading Disappointment as Scottish Borders Council rejects motion on community-led beaver reintroduction

Laura Moodie challenges Scottish Government on cut-off for nighttime buses in the Borders

Laura Moodie, the newly-elected Scottish Greens MSP for South Scotland, has raised concerns in the Scottish Parliament over the early finish time of evening bus services connecting Edinburgh to the Borders. Speaking in the chamber on September 10, Laura highlighted the impact of the current timetable on local residents, workers, and businesses along Borders Buses’… Continue reading Laura Moodie challenges Scottish Government on cut-off for nighttime buses in the Borders