Partners in achieving our goals

ALVO

The Association of Voluntary Organisations exists to help individuals and organisations in the rural area of South Lanarkshire to bring about change and regeneration through voluntary action. On the website you'll find information on the service they provide, current projects and how to get invloved.
www.alvo.org.uk

Better Government for Older People

Better Government for Older People is a UK-wide partnership in which older people are the key partners. Its role is to ensure older people are engaged as citizens at all levels of decision making and shape the development of strategies and services for an ageing population.
www.bgop.org.uk

Business Gateway

The Business Gateway offers a walk-in, one-stop-shop for all enquiries about running a business - whether you're already in business, or you're just thinking about it. The Business Gateway can provide advice and support on business information, starting up a business and growing your business.
www.bgateway.com

Business Improvement Districts Scotland

Funding is available from the Scottish Government to develop business improvement district proposals.
www.bids-scotland.com

Care Commission

The Care Commission is a national organisation set up to regulate and inspect Scottish care services. There is a search facility for categories such as care homes, child care, fostering, nursing and adopting. The Care Commission also regulates sheltered housing and other supported accommodation.
www.carecommission.com

Careers Scotland

The website for the careers service in Scotland.
www.careers-scotland.org.uk

Clyde Gateway

Clyde Gateway is the area that includes Bridgeton, Dalmarnock, Parkhead, Rutherglen and Shawfield. The Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company (URC) is a partnership between Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government and will driving the investment programme over the next 20 years.
www.clydegateway.com

CoSLA

CoSLA, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers' association on behalf of all Scottish councils.
www.cosla.gov.uk

Communities Scotland

Communities Scotland was abolished on April 1, 2008 but the website is still live for archive purposes.
www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk

Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board

On the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board site you'll find information on health services in the Greater Glasgow area.
www.nhsgg.org.uk

Jobcentre Plus

The Jobcentre Plus website lets you search online for jobs, offers benefits advice and has details for employees wanting to fill a position. There are also links to other relevant websites such as the Child Support Agency and the Pensions Service.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Action Team

The Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Action Team (ADAT) is a strategic planning group, working in partnership to co-ordinate action around drug and alcohol misuse.
www.lanadat.org.uk

Lanarkshire Chamber of Commerce

The local chamber of commerce covering Lanarkshire.
www.lanarkshirechamber.org

Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board

The Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board is a joint board covering North and South Lanarkshire. Its duties include compiling the Electoral Register and assessing properties for non-domestic rates and council tax bands. The website contains further information on the functions of the Joint Board.
www.lanarkshire-vjb.gov.uk

Local Economic Forum

Lanarkshire Local Economic Forum action plan and meetings.
www.local-economic-forum.com/lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire

The NHS Lanarkshire website contains information about its services, job vacancies and improving your health.
www.nhslanarkshire.co.uk

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Government. Its mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed. In doing so it aims to build a world-class economy.
www.scottish-enterprise.com

Scottish Housing Regulator

The SHR regulates registered social landlords and the landlord and homelessness services of local authorities.
www.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk

Scottish Traveller Education Programme (STEP)

The Scottish Traveller Education Programme (STEP), based at Edinburgh University and funded by the Scottish Government's Education Department, aims to develop and support inclusive educational approaches for Gypsies and Travellers.
www.scottishtravellered.net

SoLVE

SoLVE strives to improve the lives of people by promoting, supporting and developing volunteering in South Lanarkshire. SoLVE services are available to individuals and organisations living, working or volunteering in South Lanarkshire.
www.solve.org.uk

South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership

STeP is the website of South Lanarkshire's community planning partners and contains extensive background information and statistics about issues within the area.
www.step.gb.com

Strathclyde Fire and Rescue

The Strathclyde Fire and Rescue website has safety information, recruitment details and news.
www.strathclydefire.org

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the regional transport partnership (RTP) for the West of Scotland. One of seven RTPs established under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005, it took over the roles and functions of the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Authority and WESTRANS.
www.spt.co.uk

Strathclyde Police

The Strathclyde Police website covers many areas including community safety, recruitment and police news.
www.strathclyde.police.uk