South Lanarkshire expects coronavirus to impact council spending “for some time to come”

link!The finalised version has now been received and it is anticipated that future meetings could be uploaded around one week after they have taken place.Cambuslang East councillor Katy Loudon was concerned about the “very convoluted process” and said: “I’m just conscious that we haven’t had any discussion about how much of a cost that’s going to be to the council.”Ms McCann said: “We negotiated an introductory cost for the first meeting.

link!The government’s plans would see all public sector workers earning less than £25,000 receive a three per cent pay increase with a one per cent increase for everyone else capped at £800.Mr Manning added: “The settlement includes funding for those councils who agreed to freeze their council tax.“That is a pretty fundamental point in this year’s settlement.“In comparison to the revenue budget strategy that we had, the position has improved.” On February 25, the budget bill will be presented

local authority.

Hamilton areaClydesdaleEast Kilbride and AvondaleDon't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link!Rutherglen and Cambuslang*Where a neighbourhood has fewer than three cases this is being presented as 0-2 to help protect patient confidentiality.

link!Executive director for community and enterprise Michael McGlynn added: “Producing a strategy is one thing.“I genuinely believe it is the process of producing a strategy, the publicity and how we try and engage with our communities that is about changing their behaviour and taking civic pride.“There will always be exceptions to that.

link!"There is the possibility that it will impact further on people's personal circumstances and I may see an upswing in demand for that reduction money."A lot could change towards the end of the year."

link!“We want to be clear that driving at 20mph is the right thing to do in any town centre area and would encourage all road users to comply with the new limits.”

link!Representative for East Kilbride Central North, Councillor Fagain said the budget failed to meet the needs of local government. He told the News : “It doesn’t even come close.

link!A spokesman for SLC, said: “At a special meeting of the executive committee a number of options were presented to elected members for their consideration to enable the council to meet its obligation to balance its budget.“Members agreed to defer all the recommendations to a meeting of the full council, which will happen later this month.“It was noted that a working group has been set up to allow political leaders the opportunity to engage in cross-party discussions on the savings

link!Provost Ian McAllan said: “These celebrations are always a highlight of my year and it’s an absolute privilege to attend the event.“Hearing the stories of how couples met, the ups and downs of their married life, is always a joy, and the atmosphere created makes it a thoroughly enjoyable occasion for everyone.“The events are always very well attended but of course it was just not possible for it to go ahead last year because of the restrictions in place due to COVID-19.“However, I hope as

News : “We have seen an increase in women contacting us unfortunately.

Hamilton areaClydesdaleDon't miss a thing from your area - sign up for the new Lanarkshire newsletter!From the latest breaking news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox.Put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link!East Kilbride and AvondaleRutherglen and Cambuslang*Where a neighbourhood has fewer than three cases this is being presented as 0-2 to help protect patient confidentiality.

link.“I also want to protect Burnbank Family Centre. It’s a first-class facility for parents and carers who need advice and support.

link.“We now have our own settlement figure and we therefore know that South Lanarkshire Council will receive additional funding this year, with some additional commitments also handed to us.

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the region - allowing pupils to keep up with their studies while schools remain closed.

South Lanarkshire Council’s risk register were given to councillors this week and the effects of Britain leaving the EU remain a concern.

Rutherglen and Cambuslang remains at the epicentre of the crisis in South Lanarkshire after at least 126 cases were recorded last week - down 17 per cent.

the Reformer : “We know that Covid-19 has not only caused a public health crisis, but has devastated economies worldwide. Sadly, I know of constituents who have been made redundant, others have lost their local businesses, whilst many have been excluded from UK furlough support – forcing them to apply for out-of-work-benefits, including Universal Credit.

link!More than £7m of mobilisation funding is still outstanding but the Scottish Government have reassured councils that “all reasonable costs will be reimbursed”.Councillor Catherine McClymont (Clydesdale North) was concerned the Scottish Government had not fully reimbursed the council and asked: “How long has this been outstanding?”Director of health and social care Val de Souza said they were expecting the funds “in the next two to three weeks”.Education saw the largest overspend at £4