SHIAIN Report:Health Impact Scoping of Public Places

Added on 19 June 2020

This is a report of a Scoping Exercise held on 2nd June 2020 to review English Guidance on Safer Public Places, in order to inform development of similar guidance for Scotland. Click the external link below to read the report

GIVE-Summer Programme

Added on 19 June 2020

From the 3rd July to 7th August young people aged 11-18 can take part in a range of activities that encourage citizenship, volunteering and social action, as well as personal development. Young people can choose which activities they want to take part in - and resource packs can be provided for a ra...

This week's Scan Share Bulletin

Added on 19 June 2020

Read more about these and other on the external link below. More #TestAndProtect scams Scam Ad Alert system from @ASA_UK Online shopping scams Fake emails from 'colleagues' Fake testing kits @StopLoanSharks advice for #LonelinessAwarenessWeek See details in the external link below

Cycling Safety for Children

Added on 19 June 2020

Fact:A major children’s hospital has treated more children involved in cycling injuries during lockdown than over the whole of 2019. General Advice Carry out a regular safety check (tyres at the correct pressure, brakes working and nothing loose like spokes, saddle or handlebars) RoSPA has a v...

Non Native Species Information

Added on 19 June 2020

Latest Newsletter- several scottish initiatives! Suggestions for safe lockdown activities: http://www.nonnativespecies.org/news/index.cfm?id=347 Free online training: http://www.nonnativespecies.org/elearning Activities for children: http://www.nonnativespecies.org/index.cfm?pageid=530 Website: www....

Latest Scam Share update 12.06.20

Added on 18 June 2020

This week’s SCAM Share update from our partners at Trading Standards Scotland gives information and advice on current Scams. The issues highlighted include Contact Tracing Scams Online Shopping Pension Scams HMRC Scams Streaming Scams Cancellations and Refunds Face Masks Microsoft Scams Illega...

Bin Collections from Monday June 22nd

Added on 18 June 2020

Bin Collections from Monday June 22nd General Domestic Waste ie Landfill, will be on a 3 weekly cycle Recycling ( blue bins) will be on a 2 weekly cycle Kerb Glass Recycling will Start week beginning July 6th There is no date for the resumption of Food Waste Collection Your previous calender will ...

Test and Protect

Added on 18 June 2020

Added on 18 June 2020

Blackhill Recycling Centre

Added on 18 June 2020

Blackhill Recycling Centre is fully open Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 5.30pm pm Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm Last entry to the site is 30 minutes before closing time unless an existing queue means the site has to close earlier to allow everyone to be out by 17:30. This gives ti...

June Funding Update

Added on 18 June 2020

June Funding Alert For information Details of funding available are published monthly June 2020 Alert 197

Caring For People

Added on 18 June 2020

Caring for People Helpline Helpline: 01546 605524 now offers Emotional Support service

Latest Scamshare Bulletin

Added on 29 May 2020

This week’s SCAM Share update gives information and advice on current Scams. Those highlighted this week include: Fake Online Stores Fake Electrical Products Covid-19 Phone Scams Warranty Scams Working from Home - Cyber attacks Collapse of Specialist Leisure Group False Medical Claims Fire Saf...

Civil Amenity Centre on Helensburgh Pier

Added on 29 May 2020

Received from A&B following request for further information on how this will operate: In order to keep customers and site staff safe, staff will not help you dispose of your waste. Please only bring what you can safely lift from your vehicle into the containers." This means that when you ap...

Fire Safety

Added on 29 May 2020

The following message has been circulated on behalf of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service As lockdown restrictions are eased in Scotland, please be aware that a 'VERY HIGH' risk of wildfire remains in place until Monday After several weeks of dry conditions, our countryside is tinder dry -...