Road works on M74, Hamilton
Wednesday 1 September 2010
Expect overnight closures of the motorway from Monday 6 September between junctions five and six.
There should be no major delays to your journey, with no more that two overnight closures each way. The work, on the Raith Bridge, will last for around seven weeks. It is being carried out by Amey on behalf of Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government.
For information visit Traffic Scotland or the Scottish Roadworks Register (these links will open in a new window).
Contact
Roads offices
Phone 08457 406080
Email Roads offices
Youth wage subsidy
Monday 23 August 2010
The Youth Jobs Fund could help you employ a young person.
It's a 50% subsidy for up to 50 weeks.
For information see the Youth Jobs Fund.
Contact
Employment Enterprise
Phone 01698 262477
Email Employment Enterprise
National e-consumer week 2010 survey
Friday 20 August 2010
Win a £25 Marks and Spencer voucher by completeing a survey about your online shopping habits.
National Consumer Week will focus on online shopping,it will take place from 20 to 24 September 2010. We want to raise awareness of how to shop online safely and for consumers to beware of fake sites and fake products. In the run up to the event, we would like you to help us understand your online shopping habits and your current understanding of safety in the virtual world. Complete this online survey and you will be entered into a draw to win a £25 Marks and Spencer voucher.
Please follow the following link to complete the survey National e- Consumer survey (this link will open in a new window).
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Classic car rally
Monday 2 August 2010
The Rotary Club of East Kilbride Kittoch are organising a 120-mile classic car rally to raise cash for charities The Haven, based in Blantyre, and Rotary International's 'Literacy in a Box'.
The entry list is now open for the tour round South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire with the club hoping to attract 50 classic and bygone saloon and sports cars, the owners of which will be asked to help raise sponsorship monies for the club's charities.
The event, which the council has sponsored with a grant of £300 towards running expenses, will start and finish at the Crutherland Hotel, East Kilbride, on Sunday 5 September 2010. For more information watch our Rotary Club Classic Car Tour film or go to the Rotary Club website (these links will each open in a new window).
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Housing news - Summer 2010
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Do you want to find out whats going on in your area?
Why not read the new summer edition of housing news (1MB PDF - this document will open in a new window) South Lanarkshire Council's newsletter for council tenants. Inside you'll find articles on: housing inspection update, rent rise consultation, and the winners of our recent Homes of the future competition.
We hope you find it interesting and informative, and we look forward to bringing you the next edition early next year.
Contact
Michelle R Wilkie
Phone 01698 454092
Email Michelle R Wilkie
Community plan to be assessed
Thursday 8 July 2010
The proposed refresh of the South Lanarkshire Community Plan is to undergo a Strategic Environmental Assessment.
As required under the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Council has reviewed the likely significant environmental effects of the proposed Stronger Together South Lanarkshire Community Plan. The Council has made a determination under section 8 (1) of the Act that the Community Plan will therefore be subject to a Strategic Environmental Assessment.
A copy of this determination is now available for inspection during normal office hours at Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA and the Community Plan - SEA scoping report July 2010 (673 KB PDF) (this document will open in a new window) is also available online and a link to the publication is also on the Community Planning - Stronger Together page.
Contact
Alex Morton
Phone 01698 453829
Email Alex Morton
Be wary of scams
Thursday 8 July 2010
The Trading Standards Team has received several complaints from consumers about three current scams.
There is a computer virus scam, lottery scam and complaints about ticketing websites.
Please see Be wary of scams for further information.
Contact
consumer.enquiries@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Phone 01555 806865
Email consumer.enquiries@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Greenspace strategy consultation
Monday 5 July 2010
You are invited to comment on your draft Greenspace strategy which will plan actions for the next three years.
Please view both the Greenspace draft strategy (2MB PDF) and the Greenspace environmental assessment (4MB PDF) (these documents will open in a new window).
Copies of the documents are also available from the main Council offices and Libraries.
Please take a few moments to complete our Greenspace snap survey (this link will open in a new window). Alternatively, you can also request a comments from from the Greenspace team. The consultation period ends on 3 September 2010.
Contact
Malcolm Muir
Phone 01698 426213
Email Malcolm Muir
Interested in adoption
Friday 25 June 2010
If you are interested in adoption then the council's Family Placement Team would like to hear from you.
You can be single or a couple, you must be over 21 and need to have lots of patience, energy and be able to commit to a child or children throughout their lives. Smokers would not be considered for children aged under five years or with respiratory problems. The children vary in ages and can be single children or part of a sibling group. Most have suffered a traumatic past which may mean they struggle to make strong relationships.
The team offers preparation group training, ongoing support and in some cases an adoption allowance is payable. If you think you are ready for this challenge please get in touch? More information is also available on the Fostering and adoption page.
Contact
Family Placement Team
Phone 01698 454895
Email Family Placement Team
Product recall- Co- operative, Wine
Monday 14 June 2010
It has come to the attention of the Co-operative that a very small number of bottles of the undernoted wines may contain small pieces of glass.
Co-operative The Pink Chill California Zinfandel Rose 75cl
Codes L10120, L10126, L10127, L10128, L10130, L10131, L10132, L10144
Co-operative The Fab Cab California Ruby Cabernet Shiraz 75cl
Codes L10132, L10133
Co-operative The Big Chill California Colombard Chardonnay 75cl
Codes L10119, L10120, L10134, L10137, L10138
Silver Creek Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Codes L10133, L10134
The Co-operative sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to assure customers of their commitment to the highest standards of product quality.If you have any of the products detailed above please contact them on Freephone 0800 0686 727 for a full refund.
Contact
Phone Freephone 0800 0686 727
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Cool down this summer
Friday 11 June 2010
There's a cool range of arts activities set to take place in venues across South Lanarkshire during the sizzling summer ahead.
There's an exciting variety of creative activities for adults, young people and children to choose from - in fact something for everyone from half-day workshops and full-day master classes to summer schools in film and animation, music, dance, drama and visual arts and crafts.
Bookings will be accepted on a first come first served basis. More information can be download or read online - Cool Down For Summer 2010 (2.3MB PDF) (this document will open in a new window).
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Book your perfect wedding for only £1500
Wednesday 4 August 2010
Don't miss out on this fabulous offer available for all weddings held at the Almada Suite.
At the Almada Suite we can offer you the perfect setting to your perfect wedding at the perfect price. We are offering all of the details below for 50 guests for only £1500 including VAT. Don't miss out on this fabulous offer available for all weddings held at the Almada Suite.
The price includes:-
Room hire of the Banqueting Hall
Sparkling wine on arrival for your guests
Three course dinner with tea and coffee
Glass of wine with dinner plus a top up
Red carpet for the arrival of the bride and groom
Dressing of the tables including menu and table plans
Private dressing room for the bride and groom
Personal event co-ordinator to take you through your day
The above package is for 50 guests and based on our chosen set menu. Upgrades and additional items are also available and can be discussed with our experienced Conference and Banqueting team.
Contact
Carla.mcculloch@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Phone 01698 455363 / 455362
Email Carla.mcculloch@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Helping you get back to work
Monday 1 March 2010
If you are living with or recovering from a health condition and want to work, help is available.
Call NHS Lanarkshire free on 0800 141 2865. This friendly service will give health advice and connect you to agencies that will help you into further education, training or work.Your journey to a healthy working life starts here.
For more information please see equally well.
Contact
Lesley Mackay, Equally well coordinator
Phone 01698 454726
Email Lesley Mackay, Equally well coordinator
Public health - sunbed regulations
18 November 2009
New legislation is being introduced regulating some aspects of sunbed use and their hire or sale.
This new legislation comes into effect on the 1 December 2009. South Lanarkshire Council Environmental Services are responsible for enforcing these new regulations and wish to work with businesses to reach compliance.
There are seven offences in relation to the operation of sunbed premises. Please see Public health sundbed regulations for further information.
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Heinz food product recall
Friday 11 September 2009
Heinz are recalling Heinz mum's own spaghetti bolognese baby jars and also Heinz 100% apple & pear purée in 90g pouches, sold in four-pack cartons for toddlers.
Heinz is taking the precautionary measure of recalling an isolated batch of Heinz mum's own spaghetti bolognese 7 months+ 200g jars. Batch code 9136, best before end 11 / 2020. This product must not be consumed due to the potential presence of small pieces of plastic which could present a choking risk.
Heinz is taking the precautionary measure of recalling an isolated batch of Heinz 100% apple & pear purée in 90g pouches, sold in four-pack cartons for toddlers. A small number of pouches within the batch have been found to leak as a result of a manufacturing fault.The batch code affected is L9286, with a Best Before date of 11/01/11 which is marked on the base of the four-pack carton. Individual pouches also include the Best Before date of 11/01/11 on the back.
This product should not be consumed.
Heinz is taking the precautionary measure of recalling part of an isolated batch of Heinz Fruity Custard, Fruit Medley baby food in four 100g pots because of the potential presence of small pieces of plastic from the inside of the pot which could present a choking risk. The batch code affected is 9307 with a best before end date of 03/11/10. This product must not be consumed.
Contact
Phone Heinz UK Careline 0800 151557
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Learning disability week
Thursday 18 June 2009
Learning Disability Week takes place from 22-28 June. This annual event helps raise awareness of who learning disabilities affect individuals and their families.
During learning disability week the council will be launching its new health improvement information booklet which is specifically designed to be accessible to people with learning disabilities.
So if you would like to find out more about the services available for people with learning disabilities why not come along and have an informal chat with our staff at our offices based at Fairhill, Lanark, East Kilbride and Eastfield.
More information and contact details are available on the Learning disabilities page.
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Could you be a Special Constable?
Strathclyde Police special constables work alongside our regular officers - on the beat and in the community.
If you can give us an average of four hours a week, we will give you knowledge, training and £1000 a year loyalty payment. What you get out of being a special constable is up to you but it could include new experiences, meeting new people and gaining new skills.
For an application pack contact Heather Bennett or Jacqui Lundie on the number below. More information is also available on the Strathclyde Police website (this link will open in a new window).
Contact
Phone 01355 566352
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