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Garrion Bridge inspection

Thursday 28 August 2008

The old Garrion Bridge will have to be temporarily closed at the weekend to allow a full routine safety inspection to be undertaken.

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Scholarships for youth coach programme

Wednesday 27 August 2008

If you want to become a sports coach but need some help to achieve your goal then now is the time to apply for a Youth Coach Scholarship.

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Grass roots improvements underway

Tuesday 26 August 2008

An area of urban green space is being created at Cambuslang Precinct Square as part of the ongoing regeneration of the area.

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Overseas fraudsters in lottery scams

Monday 25 August 2008

Consumers are being warned about the latest phone and mail scams which aim to plunder their bank accounts.

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Provost Russell Clearie and Scottish swimming legend Elenor Gordon at the Olympic hand-over flag event

Olympic handover flag raised at Council HQ

Monday 25 August 2008

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games has announced that an Olympic Handover Flag was raised at South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters to celebrate London becoming the official Olympic Games Host City.

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Provost's diary - 25 August

Monday 25 August 2008

This week Provost Russell Clearie MBE will be at several sporting and awards ceremony events.

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Tenants urged to allow gas safety checks

Friday 22 August 2008

Council tenants are being urged to allow safety checks to be carried out on their gas systems and appliances to avoid a forced entry into their homes.

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HPV information leaflet

Girls to be vaccinated against cervical cancer

Thursday 21 August 2008

An immunisation programme to protect girls from cervical cancer starts in Scottish schools on September 1.

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Balloon festival all set for lift-off

Wednesday 20 August 2008

Hot air balloons illuminating the night sky will again provide an amazing spectacle over the skies of Strathaven this weekend.

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Day of industrial action - Wednesday 20 August

Tuesday 19 August 2008

Members of Unison, Unite and the GMB trades unions are holding a day of industrial action on Wednesday 20 August.

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Children taking part in Crucial Crew event

Crucial safety lessons for thousands of children

Tuesday 19 August 2008

More than 3500 children are taking part in this year's annual Crucial Crew event which got underway today at the James Hamilton Heritage Park in East Kilbride.

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Rosemount Court Manager Margo Paterson with the council's Food Safety Officer Caroline McChesney and Kitchen Operator, Linda Young with the Food Standards Agency's Eat Safe certificate

Rosemount Court scoops top food safety award

Monday 18 August 2008

Rosemount Court in Carluke has been awarded a national 'Eat Safe' food hygiene award.

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Andrew Thompson, Kirsty McCann and Liam Sherry

It's lights, camera, action for Kirsty

Friday 15 August 2007

South Lanarkshire Voluntary Television has produced its first graduate.

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It'll be short shrift for short measures this month

Wednesday 13 August 2008

A national drive to ensure pubs, hotels and restaurants sell the right measure of spirits is underway.

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Provost's diary - 12 August

Tuesday 12 August 2008

Provost Russell Clearie MBE has been asked along to a wide variety of events this week, from sports and art exhibitions to local gala days, dog shows and a history festival.

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Development opportunity

Monday 25 August 2008

A single house plot in Larkhall is for sale.

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Appointments to Social Work (Complaints Review) Sub-Committee

Thursday 21 August 2008

We are looking for people to appoint to the Social Work (Complaints Review) Sub-Committee which considers unresolved complaints about Social Work Resources.

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Join the Citizens Panel

Friday 8 August 2008

Our Citizens Panel is seeking new members to make up the 2000-strong team of people who are consulted on council, health and other services.

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Public Services Ombudsman

Monday 23 June 2008

The Public Services Ombudsman has recently issued two reports concerning South Lanarkshire Council.

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Could you be a Special Constable?

Tuesday 6 May 2008

Strathclyde Police special constables work alongside our regular officers - on the beat and in the community.

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Public Services Ombudsman

Tuesday 11 March 2008

The Public Services Ombudsman has recently issued a report concerning South Lanarkshire Council.

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Find out about fostering

We need more temporary foster carers to help us look after young children who are unable to live with their own parents.

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