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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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Landlords meeting

Friday 3 October 2008

The National Landlords Association Scotland is holding an information evening on Thursday 9 October.

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Extra school holidays

Friday 3 October 2008

Children from Cathkin High School, Rutherglen High School and Cathkin Community Nursery have been given additional holidays to allow classes to be prepared for them moving into their new buildings.

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Product recall - Hammonds sauce sachets

Wednesday 01 October 2008

Hammonds is recalling all batches of the following sauce sachets. All of the products listed contain allergens which are not identified on the sachets.

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Product recall - Frozen vegetable bean burgers

Monday 06 October 2008

Dalepack believe that a small proportion of the kidney beans used in the batches below did not meet their normal high quality standards and have therefore withdrawn these items from sale. Consumers who have purchased these products are asked to return the product packaging in accordance with the address details given on the pack and a full refund will be given.

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M74 road works (junction 11)

Wednesday 1 October 2008

Work begins today on replacing the final four kilometres of concrete south bound carriageway near Lesmahagow.

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Tree preservation in Blantyre

Tuesday 30 September 2008

A tree preservation order has been made for 165 Station Road and David Livingstone Centre.

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Whitelee windfarm consultation

Saturday 27 September 2008

Consultation is taking place on proposals to use the Whitelee windfarm, currently under construction, for recreation including walking, cycling and horse riding.

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South Lanarkshire View

Tuesday 23 September 2008

South Lanarkshire View is now available to read online.

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