Provost's diary - 7 October
Tuesday 7 October 2008
At 9.45am this morning Provost Russell Clearie MBE will be at the South Lanarkshire Carers Network Carers Consultation and 10th Anniversary Celebration at Council Headquarters in Hamilton.
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Best party ever with Jake and Elwood
Monday 6 October 2008
Jake and Elwood will be hitting the Town House stage in Hamilton this Friday with a fun-filled tribute to the famous Blues Brothers.
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Industrial action suspended
Friday 3 October 2008
The industrial action that was planned for next week has been suspended.
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Tips on how to get funding
Friday 3 October 2008
There are thousands of pounds of grants and funds available to voluntary arts organisations but how do you get access to the cash.
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Parent and carer information event
Thursday 2 October 2008
Families, friends and professionals involved in the care of children with additional needs are being invited to attend an information day tomorrow following the success of previous events.
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Provost's diary - 1 October
Wednesday 1 October 2008
This morning Provost Russell Clearie MBE will officially open the Better Government for Older People (BGOP) activities and information market event at the Whitlawburn Bonus Ball.
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Industrial action affects council services
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Due to industrial action next week certain services normally provided by South Lanarkshire Council will not be available.
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Legislation extends consumer protection
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Legislation which comes into effect today will boost consumer protection and help simplify the law relating to doorstep selling and cold calling.
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Big plans for small school
Tuesday 30 September 2008
One of the smallest rural primary schools in South Lanarkshire is to be rebuilt as part of the council's ongoing Schools Modernisation Programme.
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3000 pupils take up reading challenge
Monday 29 September 2008
Thousands of primary school pupils from across South Lanarkshire have taken part in the National Summer Reading Challenge - Team Read 08.
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Housing development will transform eyesore site
Friday 26 September 2008
The derelict site of the former Monogram pillow factory at Farme Cross, Rutherglen is to be transformed by a new housing development."
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Art of fundraising comes to town
Thursday 25 September 2008
Finding the money to put your plans into action can be a major challenge, especially when you would rather be getting on with your activity than fundraising for it.
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SCHOOLS UPDATE - Day of industrial action - Wednesday 24 September
Tuesday 23 September 2008
Members of UNISON, Unite and the GMB trades unions are holding a day of industrial action on Wednesday 24 September. The following arrangements are in place for South Lanarkshire Council.
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Community Health Initiative AGM
Tuesday 23 September 2008
The Cambuslang and Rutherglen Community Health Initiative is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday.
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Exciting things going on town group hears
Monday 22 September 2008
Key projects at a number of locations throughout Lanark are progressing well, the latest meeting of Lanark Town Group heard recently.
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