TheView All the news from YOUR Council MARCH 2019 INSIDESTORY SPRINGING SPECIALVISITOR INTO LIFE

A LOCAL school has hatched an exciting Spring project for some of its youngest pupils. Hamilton’s St Mary’s primary joined forces with the ‘Living Eggs Project’, a nationwide programme helping to bring science and nature to life. Primary 2 pupils, including Orlaith McCann, pictured right, and their teachers were excited to take on a 10-day experiment PAGE 3 which allowed them to follow the progress of 4 incubated eggs as they hatched. Hamilton School for the The six chicks – five boys and one girl Deaf welcome Alieu – were even named by the children before they bid them farewell last week. The chicks - Tierney, Lola, Branch, Tweety, Easter and Snowy are now on their way to be reared in free-range farms in the FRESHAPPROACH West of Scotland. Class teacher Denise Tierney said: “The children have absolutely loved the project which gave them a unique and hands-on chance to find out about life cycles of animals. “It’s not every day you can be in the class doing a maths lesson only for the noise of a hatching chick to be your backing track!”

PAGE 4-5 We look at how schools BUDGET FIGHTS POVERTY are tackling bullying IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE TOPAWARD THIS year’s council budget will add to holiday lunch clubs in primary schools. An amendment by opposition groups measures to “poverty-proof” the school Council Leader John Ross said: “Austerity removed a proposal to introduce free school day in South Lanarkshire. is an issue for all local authorities but South meals for all 6,000 pupils in Primary 4 and Plans approved as part of South Lanarkshire is a very efficient council and we Primary 5, which would have added to current Lanarkshire Council’s budget for 2019-20 continue to seek better ways of providing free school meal provision in P1 to P3. include an increase to £130 in the grant our services. As a result we have yet again Cllr Ross said: “I am disappointed that awarded to low income families to pay for been able to identify ways to improve the we could not get support for this proposal, clothes and footwear for children to wear to lives and life prospects of our residents, as research clearly shows providing school. especially our younger folk. nutritious free school meals has a positive That is £30 more than the minimum grant “By increasing clothing grants we are impact on attainment and helps tackle set nationally and one of the largest grants making it easier for families which may be childhood obesity. However, the SNP is a in Scotland. More than 12,000 pupils will struggling financially to get their children minority administration and we could not benefit from the increase. equipped for school. It would be tragic if any drive through all our progressive measures.” PAGE 7 The moves come after the council had child didn’t reach their potential because The budget means the council will instead already introduced “auto enrolment” where they were held back by poverty, and by work towards implementing “Free at 3” Electrician wins pupils whose families get certain benefits are adding to measures which have already nursery provision for implementation by the automatically entitled to free school meals been put in place by the council we are August 2019 school intake. apprentice of the year and clothing grants. The council is also to working towards ‘poverty-proofing’ the school day.” continue rolling out free breakfast clubs and ➤ Please turn to page 2 Follow @SouthLanCouncil www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk USEFUL Sign up here to directly influence policy RESIDENTS of South Lanarkshire can It must have a minimum of 50 “We feel one way of doing this is now be further involved in the council’s signatories who must live in South through a Petitions Committee. CONTACTS decision making processes thanks to a Lanarkshire or be directly affected by the “I am sure it is something that new Petitions Committee. issue that the petition is raising. For small the people of South Lanarkshire will Editor The committee will consider petitions communities the Chair of the Petitions welcome.” Committee may lower the minimum Tom Little which are about the services the council Comments or complaints should be provide or issues that affect communities. number of signatures needed. dealt with by the usual council procedures, Deputy editor The petition can be submitted by Leader of South Lanarkshire Council, mainly by visiting the website. Councillor John Ross, said: “We are James Davitt email, by post or by hand, should be titled A full list of petitions that the council determined to explore every opportunity Phone: 01698 454747 and include a statement of no more than will not consider, details on how to submit 250 words which covers its purpose and we can to give communities the a petition and other relevant information is Publisher details the results the person would expect opportunity to directly influence available at www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/ council policy. South Lanarkshire Council to achieve by presenting it. petitions. Produced by Communications and Strategy, Floor 7, Council Offices, Almada Street, BUDGET FIGHTS POVERTY IN SOUTH LANARKSHIRE Hamilton ML3 0AA The package also set a 3% increase in Council earlier agreement on capital investment plans for Phone: 01698 454747 Tax and included a package of savings and 2019/20, and in November the council’s Executive For all enquiries: efficiencies for 2019/20 totalling £10.764 million Committee approved a 10-year Capital Investment www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk across the council. It was also agreed to put up to Strategy which identified £400 million more Payments £100,000 into initiatives against litter, fly-tipping investment in South Lanarkshire. and dog-fouling. Phone: 0303 123 1005 In 2019 the council’s £850m-plus primary Council also agreed to make a one-off transfer schools modernisation programme will be Council Tax and benefits of £0.720m from reserves to the capital budget completed, and work will continue on the BETTER WAYS: Phone: 0303 123 1011 for roads. The 2019/20 budget approval followed Roads Investment Programme. Council Leader John Ross Council Tax arrears Phone: 0303 123 1014 Housing repairs COUNCIL TO INCREASE AND Phone: 0303 123 1010 Housing enquiries (except repairs) IMPROVE HOUSING STOCK Phone: 0303 123 1012 MORE than £62m will be spent in the “The budget also allows us to “This will provide modern living Social Work and Money Matters next financial year on new council substantially increase the number of standards, with innovative and flexible Phone: 0303 123 1008 homes and improving existing council new council homes. styles to meet a range of needs.” housing in South Lanarkshire. Refuse, grounds maintenance As part of the council’s commitment and street cleansing to build 1000 new homes, more than Phone: 0303 123 1020 £38m will be spent delivering a total of 193 new homes during 2019/20. Conference and banqueting And the council’s commitment to its Phone: 0303 123 1009 existing housing stock will also continue. This will include almost £9m Parking spent on central heating upgrades or Phone: 0303 123 1006 installations, £6m upgrading the external fabric of buildings, £2m on energy Bereavement services efficiency works, more than £1.3m on (cemeteries and crematorium) environmental works and £250,000 on Phone: 0303 123 1016 kitchens and bathrooms. Fraud helpline Chair of the Housing committee, Councillor Josh Wilson, said: “This Phone: 0303 123 1013 significant investment for the year ahead For all other enquiries shows our commitment to ensuring all council tenants are living in modern, Phone: 0303 123 1015 energy efficient homes which are suitable Out-of-hours emergency for their needs. repairs Phone: 0800 242 024 Out-of-hours Social Work emergencies Phone: 0303 123 1008 Award recognises dedication If you are hard of hearing you can use minicom on 0303 123 1017 A social worker who has been “I feel privileged to work with so many difficulties, for example, Margaret instrumental in developing Women’s wonderful people and individuals; the organised for all the women to get taster If you need this information in Hubs in South Lanarkshire has been majority of whom I have seen change and sessions in sign language and she is now another language or format, commended for her sterling work. develop into strong and resilient people completing British Sign Language with please contact us to discuss how Margaret McMullen, a Resource with bright futures and aspirations.” some of the women from the Hubs.” we can best meet your needs. Worker for Women’s Justice Services, Community Justice Co-ordinator Phone: 0303 123 1015 was also recognised by The Butler Trust Isobel McCarthy explained that Email: equalities@ for ‘extraordinary personal support’ she Margaret’s commitment to the Hubs’ has brought into many lives. development has been exemplary. southlanarkshire.gov.uk The Butler Trust, a registered charity, Isobel said: “Margaret is one of the recognises, celebrates, develops and most dedicated members of staff I have shares outstanding work and best ever had the privilege to meet. practice across UK prisons, probation “She is constantly seeking new and youth justice. opportunities for the women to become Margaret said: “I love my job and involved in new experiences. When one love the people that I work with. woman joined the Hub with hearing www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk SouthLanarkshireCouncil

SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL LEADS RECYCLING REVOLUTION SIMPLE IDEA: Jemma McDougall S2; Jessica Hagan S6; Moray Blackwood S3 Pupil Parliament; Mikey Nicol S1 at the reverse vending machine (L to R)

A SECONDARY school in East Kilbride is leading a S3 pupil rep Moray Blackwood says the entire student Plastic is also killing more than 1.1m seabirds and recycling revolution – as the first in the country to body has embraced the initiative. “It literally is a vending animals each year. install a unique ‘reverse’ vending machine. machine in reverse, taking back the plastic bottles and “Here in St Andrew’s and St Bride’s we want to try In the first fortnight the pupils of St Andrew’s and St cans we use every day. For every item we put in, we get to help with this massive issue. The pupil parliament Bride’s High School has recycled almost 3000 cans and a token which we write our names on and post in the designed a logo – St A and St B hungry to be plastic free plastic bottles as part of the pilot project instigated by vending box. At the end of the trial we will count them up - and we hope the reverse vending machine will help to and give out the prizes. South Lanarkshire Council. focus our minds.” “It’s such a simple but ingenious idea that if rolled Scotland’s fifth largest local authority chose St The machine works around a 360-degree recognition out to all schools could make a huge difference to our Andrew’s and St Bride’s High to test the new machine, system which picks up the barcode, material, size and environment. Our Pupil Parliament is proud that our High as sustainability issues are high on the school’s agenda. school is the first in Scotland to embrace the idea.” dimensions of an item before crushing, compacting and dropping it into a bag which can hold up to 800 bottles Its ‘Pupil Parliament’ was keen to showcase these Head Teacher Fiona Mullen is also fully on board with and cans. green credentials and agreed to work with the council’s the project, praising pupils across the school for their Facilities team, and EK-based Excel Vending who devised enthusiasm, adding: “This entire initiative has been pupil- The Scottish Government recently announced plans and manufacture the machine, by taking on the four-week led as our young people react to the messages we hear for a deposit return scheme for drinks containers and has challenge. each day about the world they are growing up in. launched a consultation. Pupils who recycle the most individually also stand to “At recent assemblies, for example, we have learned Depending on the outcome the pupils of St Andrew’s gain, with prizes of vouchers towards cycling equipment that one million plastic bottles are bought around the and St Bride’s could be pioneers for an initiative soon going to the top six contributors. world every minute, as well as two million plastic bags. coming to schools, shops and offices across the country.

CHILDREN at Hamilton School for “I’m proud to have had the chance to the Deaf recently welcomed a show him our school and we hope that we ALIEU’S STORY HELPS very special visitor. can keep in touch to follow his journey after Fourteen-year-old Muhammed Cham he returns home to Gambia.” – better known as Alieu – has travelled Project Gambia runs a feeding thousands of miles to Scotland thanks programme and provides hearing aids to INSPIRE PUPILS to local charity Project Gambia: People St John’s School for the Deaf, Gambia, and Feeding People. it was here in 2015 that Alieu’s story came Alieu was born without ears and is to light - so beginning what was to be a here for life-changing surgery led by ENT four-year plan to get him to Scotland. consultant Mr Arun Iyer at University The charity’s Aidan Curivan added: “This Hospital Monklands. has been the culmination of years of hard During his trip, Alieu also got the chance work by Project Gambia volunteers who to visit local groups and schools and was never gave up despite set-backs along the warmly welcomed by Eileen Burns, the way. We made a promise to Alieu and we staff and children of Hamilton School for are thrilled to be able to deliver that promise. the Deaf. “It’s a long time for Alieu to be away from The pupils taught Alieu some British his family, although he keeps in touch by Sign Language and were equally excited ‘face time’ via a phone we were able to give to pick up some Dutch Sign Language in to his dad. Meeting so many new friends return. and wellwishers has been such a boost.” They also used the universal language The charity is in huge need of volunteers of football, enjoying a kick-about with the across Lanarkshire to allow them to continue teenager on their 3G pitch, and discussing their work both with St John’s School for the favourite teams and players. Deaf and recently included new project, Said Eileen: “What a joy to meet Alieu St Patrick’s Lower Basic School in Gambia. and welcome him to our school. His story is For more information or to offer some a really positive one and was of real interest spare time contact [email protected] to our pupils who enjoyed learning about You can also support the ongoing work at KICKABOUT: Alieu with pupils from Hamilton School for the Deaf Gambia and Alieu’s life there. www.justgiving.com/project-gambia Follow @SouthLanCouncil www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk MAKING SURE OUR SCHOOLS ARE SAFE Pupils are at the heart of South Lanarkshire’s campaign to tackle bullying

SCHOOLS across South Lanarkshire are ensuring they are safe and inspiring places to learn by using innovative Finding ‘head space’ techniques to tackle bullying. Recognising the pressures of An overall strategy which is the main modern life and the negative impact starting point to help pupils and staff deal it can have on young people has with a wide range of issues is called Treat been the main focus of workshops Me Well and was launched last year. held recently at Calderglen High It provides guidance developed in School in East Kilbride. line with Respect for All – the National The “Headspace” workshops Approach to Anti Bullying for Scotland’s allow young people to reflect on their Children and Young People. wellbeing and teach them strategies There are five key components to Treat to not carry too many pressures or SAFE: Me Well: a clear working definition of anxieties with them. bullying in line with the national approach; Pupil Michela a positive ethos; positive strategies and The annual event features a room Whiteside structures; a procedure for handling with a range of different stations to bullying incidents; and recording, allow young people time to reflect, monitoring, evaluating and reporting. think and explore areas which support positive wellbeing. Schools then use this to look at the “Headspace has offered our young Sixth year pupil Michela Whiteside ways in which they can adopt elements of It includes asking the young people people such creative activities which said: “I feel that room enabled the the strategy into their own environment. to disconnect from social media for a while and give them a change to are relevant to their experiences and people taking part to be able to get in Chair of South Lanarkshire Council’s challenges growing up. touch with their feelings and emotions Education Resources Committee, reflect on their emotions. in a safe and quite environment. Councillor Katy Loudon, said: “We take Head Teacher Liz White said: “I am delighted about the benefits the issue of bullying very seriously and it “This has been such a positive which have been reported to me by “It helped me realise how much is important that we have clear definitions experience for our school and has so many pupils and staff who are time I spend on social media.” of what bullying is, how it is recognised given us clear insights into what we observing the positive impact on and the supports we have in place to help need to focus on to promote positive young people.” anyone suffering from it. mental health further. “Staff, parents, carers, partner agencies, but most importantly children and SUPPORT: Members of the Anti-bullying committee with teacher young people, all had input Rachel Marsh, who was instrumental in starting the committee into the Treat Me Well strategy. “We want to encourage the creation of learning environments that are safe, nurturing, respectful and free from fear, abuse and discrimination.” In this issue of the South Lanarkshire View we look at three schools and how they are using the strategy as the starting point to tackle bullying.

For more information on the Council’s ‘Treat me well’ guidelines, go to: bit.ly/2UNGqZ7 www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk SouthLanarkshireCouncil MAKING SURE OUR SCHOOLS ARE SAFE Pupils are at the heart of South Lanarkshire’s campaign to tackle bullying

Minister’s praise First aid for mental health Involving pupils, parents, carers It was almost three decades ago Head Teacher Lyndsay and teachers in the fight against that BT first started airing their McRoberts said: “We have a clear bullying was the main driver “It’s good to talk” ad campaign. agenda at the school to ensure the behind an innovative approach at In the years since, it has evolved mental health wellbeing of all our Holy Cross High School. into a slogan that highlights how pupils. An Anti-Bullying Committee has speaking out about problems can “We believe that encouraging our been established at the Hamilton be the first steps on the road to young people to speak out about school, and a range of initiatives solving them. any issues they may be facing will have been implemented in order to At Duncanrig Secondary School be extremely beneficial to them. support all young people within in East Kilbride, recognising the “Sometimes they might not the school. importance of the mental health and want to engage with a member of The Deputy First Minister and wellbeing of their young people has staff – they want someone around Cabinet Secretary for Education been at the forefront of work that has their own age, who has perhaps and Skills, John Swinney, recently being going on for a number of years. experienced the same thing – to talk visited the school and praised the As well as 11 members of staff, to. approach being taken. seven senior pupils have recently “We have a responsibility to our Posters have been placed around completed Mental Health First Aid pupils not just on an academic level, the school which are designed training – and being able to talk to but to help them develop and grow to educate young people on the peers who have gone through similar into responsible young adults who different types of bullying that exist. experiences is proving invaluable. help and look out for one another.” An anti-bullying box has been Sixth year pupil Heather Gildie The school recently held a mental installed which gives a discreet said: “We have one lunchtime session health event which was attended by way of someone reporting if they a week where pupils can drop in and more than 200 parents, carers and are being bullied. Pupils can write speak to us about anything. young people. a note with the details of what “We have had training which A counsellor is based at the they are going through and any enables us to give advice and if school two days a week, and they issues will be dealt with quickly and anything is really serious then we have recently established an LGBT passed onto pupil support. know that we can escalate it to the group which meets regularly, plus ANONYMOUS: The Anti-bullying box appropriate level. training for the Diana Award for Anti Fellow S6 pupil Robeena Bullying is about to get underway. Mohammed said: “The training Lyndsay said: “We recognise that A lunchtime support club has has actually been extremely useful mental health issues are complex also been established which in terms of helping us deal with and varied – by understanding provides a safe place for young stress on a personal level as well as better what young people are people to go where they can receive recognising what fellow pupils might going through, and helping them advice or support, work on self- be going through. recognise these issues themselves, resilience and even meet some new “It’s also something that we will we believe it will promote a better friends. The club is available every be able to use throughout our own understanding of one another and lunchtime in the study room and is lives and especially when we go on what each individual might be going supervised by a member of staff to have a job of our own.” through.” and two Anti-Bullying Committee ambassadors. Pupils can also now report any HELPFUL: S6 Pupil Robeena believes the training will be used throughout her life instances of bullying online via the school’s website. Head Teacher Carla Fagan said: “The Anti-Bullying Committee is a perfect example of taking something negative and turning it into a positive. “The pupils, staff, parents and carers who are all involved take great pride in ensuring the processes work and there is always someone available to listen to any problems. “We recognise that the reasons behind bullying are complex and can involve many different issues but we are determined to ensure that every pupil is aware it is not acceptable under any circumstances, and if it does happen there is someone for the person suffering from it to turn to.” Follow @SouthLanCouncil www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk New homes for IN a major step forward, plans have Executive Director of Housing and been lodged to build 330 homes Technical Resources, Daniel Lowe, said: in Whitlawburn as part of a £42m “A master plan for the area was housing-led regeneration project. developed after extensive consultation CCG (Scotland) Ltd, the with the local community over a based construction and manufacturing number of years. A key aim of the group appointed to build the new masterplan is to create a distinctive and homes, has submitted a planning attractive residential development with application in partnership with hub streetscapes that deliver a seamless, South West for 330 mixed-tenure homes integrated connection between homes to replace 380 existing flats, with 230 for rent and sale and which carefully homes for rent and 100 homes for sale. connects Whitlawburn into surrounding councill’s drive, ability and commitment job, training and apprenticeship If planning permission is secured, communities”. to make this mammoth partnership opportunities as well as providing a series of contributions to the local the rented homes to be delivered on Paul Farrell, WWHC Director, said: project work successfully. behalf of South Lanarkshire Council community. “West Whitlawburn Housing Cooperative “The project will substantially and and West Whitlawburn Housing CCG Director, Calum Murray said: is delighted to be part of such an significantly improve the residential Cooperative (WWHC) will include one “The CCG Group is delighted to have innovative, exciting and hugely important environment for all concerned.” and two bedroom flats; two, three and taken the next step forward in the four bedroom houses; cottage flats and project for the Whitlawburn area. As part of the overall regeneration transformation of Whitlawburn where bungalows. A proportion of the flats, “The vision that South Lanarkshire and transformation of Whitlawburn, we will ensure that all of the new homes bungalows and ground floor cottage Council is displaying for the future of CCG will also undertake a series of for rent and sale will be delivered to flats are to be to an amenity standard East Whitlawburn is very impressive. community benefit initiatives over the highest standards of quality and suitable for elderly residents. “We have been enthused by the the duration of the contract including environmental efficiency.”

Communities have their say on ‘Local Plan 2’ FUN FOR ALL THE AROUND 250 people have responded to the council’s consultation exercise on the South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan (SLLDP) 2. Together they raised 502 valid FAMILY THIS EASTER points of representation including objections to, and support for, a WITH the school spring break Hamilton Town House will host ‘We’re Lanark Memorial Hall will host broad range of the draft policies and just around the corner a Going On a Bear Hunt’, the smash-hit two performances of the zany proposals. These have now been packed programme of fun filled production direct from London’s West and hilarious tale, Aliens Love examined in detail and grouped into entertainment to suit all ages is End. Based on the much-loved picture Underpants which is also based 83 main issues. available at cultural venues across book by Michael Rosen and Helen on the best-selling children’s book. Following this detailed assessment South Lanarkshire. Oxenbury, this mischievous celebration Brought to life on the stage for and consideration, the proposed of play is the perfect treat for families the first time, the show features plan will be submitted for further At the East Kilbride Arts Centre, with children aged 3 and up. stunning effects, madcap action, examination by the Scottish professional caricaturist Neil Smith original music (and lots of showcases his unique style with a Performances take place on Monday, Government’s Directorate for Planning 1 April at 4.30pm and on Tuesday and aliens of course). and Environmental Appeals. brand new collection of pictures. Open from 10am until 8pm daily and with Wednesday, 2 and 3 April, at 10.30am The performances are The policies which the draft SLLDP and 1.30pm. Tickets are £12 or £9 for on Wednesday, 10 April contains will be used to assess free admission, there is also a special section where you can spot your groups of 10 or more and £8.50 for at 1.30pm and 4pm. and determine future development groups of 20 or more. Tickets cost £10. proposals submitted to the council. favourite celebrity. It also identifies a small number of proposed new development sites, At Town mainly for housing. Hall, a fun interactive ‘Quite simply, the best family show I’ve seen’ show for all the family Sky Arts It will also ensure developments are sustainably located; maximise the takes place on Tuesday, use of vacant and derelict land; utilise April 2 – where you renewable energy resources and are choose what happens. as carbon neutral as possible; and Based on the ‘You avoid areas of flood risk. Choose’ picture books Councillor Alistair Fulton, the chair by Pippa Goodhart of the council’s Planning Committee, and Nick Sharratt as said: “SLLDP 2 and the policies it inspiration and through Based on the much-loved picture book by lays out are integral to our vision of a series of games Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury promoting the continued growth and and challenges, each regeneration of South Lanarkshire show will come up with and seeking sustainable economic a unique story, with and social development within a low different characters carbon economy while protecting and every time. Suitable from enhancing our environment. children aged two to “We are grateful to all of those who seven, tickets cost £10 took the time to give us their views, (£8 concessions) with a and we are confident that this plan will Family Ticket (x4) £30. cast members previous Headshots. Photo includes Cook Lesley Photo credit: Michael Rosen Going on a Bear Hunt by We’re continue to promote the best interests of all who live, work and do business in South Lanarkshire.” For full details and to book tickets go to www.sllcboxoffice.co.uk. www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk SouthLanarkshireCouncil Seniors BRIGHT SPARK Assemble… IS APPRENTICE in Rutherglen SOUTH Lanarkshire Council recently hosted its first Older People’s Assembly of 2019 in Rutherglen Town Hall - offering OF THE YEAR advice and support to the over 50s. Organised by Seniors Together, A YOUNG East Kilbride electrician has Service Excellence after impressing and chaired by Cllr Jim McGuigan, won a prestigious Apprentice of the judges with his knowledge, ability and the council’s spokesperson for older Year title in a national award scheme. enthusiasm at the Scottish Building and people, the event was well attended by representatives of a variety of Matthew Lang, 21, who is now in the Housing seminar AWARD: Daniel Lowe with Matthew groups and associations from across fourth year of his apprenticeship with Matthew said: “I love my job and I both Rutherglen and Cambuslang. South Lanarkshire Council, won the enjoy going to work so this award is a “I feel really fortunate to be a There were a number of honour from the Association of Public bit like the icing on the cake. South Lanarkshire Council apprentice workshops and presentations as the training is really well organised from council services and partner and supported. I am getting loads of organisations focusing on a variety hands on practical experience of the of topics including home safety, job to constantly build on what I learn consumer advice, and health. at college.” These included: South Lanarkshire Council Executive • Police Scotland, Director of Housing and Technical • Consumer and Trading Standards, Resources Daniel Lowe said: “Matthew really deserves this recognition. He is • Scottish Fire & Rescue Services a hard worker, a keen learner and not • NHS Lanarkshire, afraid to ask questions. Matthew is one Audiology services of the best apprentices I have worked In amongst the serious messages with but he is also a reflection of the there was also information on council’s commitment to creating real the development of the Seniors opportunities for young people through Together Mobile Men’s Shed and the Modern Apprenticeship scheme.” representatives from the local shed South Lanarkshire Council Chair came along to display some of of Housing and Technical Resources their work. Councillor Josh Wilson said: “We are Explained Cllr McGuigan: very proud of Matthew for winning this “The Older People’s Assembly is award and it is tribute to his hard work an important date in the Seniors and thirst for knowledge. There is also Together calendar, as it gives the a feeling of satisfaction in knowing opportunity for advice, support that our Modern Apprenticeship and debate in a safe and open programme is putting the framework environment. in place for South Lanarkshire’s young “I was delighted to chat to all who people to be up there with the best in came along and get their feedback the country.” on what more we can do as a council to meet the needs of our older citizens in an ever-changing society. “My thanks go to my colleagues in the Seniors Together team for organising such a successful day, New CCTV vans will boost and to all of the partners, services safety and reassurance and groups who came along.” across South Lanarkshire

TWO new hi-tech CCTV vans are helping the Community Wardens teams to patrol to bring reassurance and safety to across the South Lanarkshire area and to communities across South Lanarkshire. supplement wardens on foot patrols. Operated by South Lanarkshire “They offer a unique perspective Council’s Community Wardens, the in areas where we need to respond to vehicles have been specially fitted out for particular issues, and are a vital part of the council’s specific needs. our overall strategy to address anti-social Each vehicle is equipped with four behaviour in South Lanarkshire.” cameras, one of which is a centrally- Councillor Mark Horsham, Chair of the mounted 360-degree HD camera. One van Safer South Lanarkshire Board, said: has also been fitted with an extendable “The vehicles provide a high-profile mast that can raise the camera to a height of four metres, giving the wardens deterrent to those who might otherwise a widespread view of the area as well as engage in anti-social or criminal activities, immediately around the vehicle. but importantly their presence can also Both vans can stream live footage for offer reassurance to communities, and instant viewing and feature HD recording, so it is great to see the most up-to-date allowing them to gather live video footage technology being made available to assist The next Assembly for older and still photos to be viewed remotely by our wardens in this hugely worthwhile people will take place in East Kilbride the council’s central CCTV control room or work to the best possible extent.” in June 2019. Anyone interested downloaded for evidence purposes. Residents across South Lanarkshire in attending should contact 01698 Executive Director of Housing and can report Anti-Social Behaviour occurring 454105 or email: seniorstogether@ NEW: Some of the community wardens Technical Resources Daniel Lowe said: in their areas to the Council’s ASB Team southlanarkshire.gov.uk with the CCTV vehicles “The vehicles are invaluable in enabling on 0800 389 1105. Follow @SouthLanCouncil www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk

YOUR VIEW HEAD OVER HEELS FOR GOES ONLINE THIS will be the last printed DANISH GYMNASTS edition of The View. But don’t worry – you can ONE of the world’s foremost Twice daily events were hosted for event at the Great Wall of China, still keep up to date with gymnastics performance teams schools from across Hamilton and this team are masters of their craft. all the latest news, views has wowed audiences across East Kilbride at Holy Cross and I’m in awe of their commitment and Lanarkshire. Calderglen High Schools. athleticism. What an opportunity this and features from South The National Danish Performance In partnership with Education visit has offered our young people. Lanarkshire Council as we Team put on a show to remember Resources and South Lanarkshire “Both councils and Leisure Trusts are launching a dedicated at East Kilbride’s Alistair McCoist Leisure and Culture’s Active Schools were also keen to learn more and new website. complex to round off a packed tour of team, the gymnasts took each group share more with our Danish visitors, North and South Lanarkshire earlier through a unique masterclass. working as we are towards a goal Packed full of stories this month. South Lanarkshire Provost Ian that they have already achieved, which will be of interest to They also staged workshops for McAllan co-hosted a reception for the where sport and activity are not just a all council service users, we primary and secondary school pupils team with North Lanarkshire Provost diversion or a hobby, but a way of life. are also retaining The View offering an insight into the creative Jean Jones. “These young people are an name for the new site. routines that make their must-see He said: “Having performed for inspiration around the world and the shows so dynamic. more than two million people in 60 inclusive message they embody is a We will be launching the countries worldwide, including an lesson to us all. It is testament in fact website soon – bookmark that anything is possible with hard www.southlanarkshireview. work and commitment.” scot for a first look. The site will be divided into areas which will allow you to quickly access local news and content. There will also be sub-sections, such as Education and Housing, which will mean you can easily navigate to stories which are of interest to you.

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Year of Young People 2018 is taking off in South Lanarkshire THE talent and potential of South More teachers Lanarkshire’s young people and launch of was on display at a series of lunch clubs showcase events celebrating the Year of Young People 2018. Scotland is believed to be SNOWBOTHER the first country in the world to officially dedicate a year to raising the profile of the positive contribution young people are making to their communities every day and to highlight their potential for the future. Year of Young People celebration launch events for primary schools, secondary schools and young people 26 and under were held at council headquarters in Hamilton on Wednesday 14 March. PAGES 4 + 5 Nearly 1,000 young people How council staff attended the events and took to the stage in the council helped beat the Murdo Muircroft, Maxwellton PS, East Kilbride and Max Kerr, Woodside PS, Hamilton. Banqueting Hall in a showcase IN THE FRAME: Abbie Morris (7) from Carluke’s Victoria Park School (front) with (l-r) Laura Toye, Loch PS, Rutherglen; ‘Beast from the East’ of the amazing depth of talent across South Lanarkshire. ➤ Full story: turn to page 3 JUSTTHETICKET

towns which will benefit from the extra The money announced. CASH FOR WAR MEMORIALSThe memorials commemorate All the news from YOUR South Lanarkshire Council those who have lost their lives while View “We must never forget the ultimate serving their country and the council is sacrifices made by so many to enable us responsible for maintaining them. to enjoy the freedoms we do today.” The war memorial in In total there are 44 war memorials was voted Champion of Champions in TO MARK WWI CENTENARYthe Best Kept War Memorial category PAGE 7 across South Lanarkshire’s villages and JUNE 2018 WAR memorials across South in 2014 and then again in 2017 by Lanarkshire are to be improved thanks the national veteran’s charity Legion to a boost from this year’s council School becomes first Scotland. budget of £100,000. to have every pupil Uddingston was chosen from more Fu The money will go towards as library member inside than 80 entries across Scotland. N IN stonemasonry, hard and soft landscaping story and one off repairs. The extra funding towards war s This year will see the centenary of memorials was part of a budget package ThE SuN chools the end of the First World War on 11 agreed on 28 February. boost November. ➤ For more information on the budget PAGe 4 Leader of South Lanarkshire Council, please turn to page 2 Councillor John Ross said: “Everyone at South Lanarkshire Council is aware of the extra importance of Remembrance IMPROVEMENTS: Uddingston war memorial is Day this year. among those that will benefit. “We have extremely significant and well- maintained war memorials across the area but we felt it was important that we made sure extra funds were available given the significance of the 100-year anniversary.

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PARKLIFE: Little Lara Cleland, 3, cools off in the sun at the recent Calderstock event at Blitz on CalderglenBlue Country Park in East Kilbride PAGe 6 Local companies benefit from council B support RESIDENTSin across South Lanarkshire are being urged to be civil more vigilant with items they put forB lunders dutiEs recycling in their blue bins. The most common types of Contamination of the blue paper and contamination found in recycling bins PAGe 7 card bins has increased recently and is are black bag waste (for example bags costing the council thousands of pounds of rubbish that should go in the green/ During June and July stickers will be in penalties as well as a loss of potential black bin), nappies, food waste, glass, put on residents’ blue paper and card income from recycled material. electrical items, textiles and shoes. bins to remind them what can and can’t go in them. In April alone the cost was almost Refuse collection crews have been £60,000 – money that would otherwise checking recycling bins and are now only From July (in the East Kilbride, be available to spend on services for emptying those that appear to contain Rutherglen and Cambuslang areas) and August (in the Hamilton and Clydesdale local people. the correct material. Bins which are not areas) onwards, a yellow tag will be collected will have their lids left open and placed on any resident’s bin that can’t will be collected within 24 hours but this be collected because the wrong items material will not be recycled. have been presented for recycling. If your bin has been tagged it won’t be A look back on the ➤ Please turn to page 2 Provost’s first year AMAZING: Emma and Eva from Calderglen High School with in office SEPTEMBER 2018 View story inside TheAll the news from YOUR South Lanarkshire Council eePErIoDs Danish Gymnasts Mette Berthelsen Nielsen and Joakim Vilhemsen FR

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MASAI GET PUPILS JUMPING Enabling children to explore and discover a range of activities ForCEs SPORTS CENTRE NAMED IN HONOUR OF GERS LEGEND JOininG SPECIAL VISIT: Uddingston Grammar pupil Seb Cooper helps welcome the Osiligi Masai Warriors from Kenya, who tour the UK once a year to support their families and raise awareness of their charity RED TAGS FOR Good quality recycled waste means that it will be manufactured into valuable goods rather than being sent to landfill. PAGe 6 this year – money which would have been Chair of the council’s Community A SPORTS and community centre in community gathered for the occasion, erected within the centre’s grounds in spent on services for local people. Fundraising challenge and Enterprise Resources Committee, BLUE BINAt the start of the summerGAFFES stickers were Councillor John Anderson, said: to mark the end of RECYCLING bins in South Lanarkshire placed on residents’ blue bins to remind “We need to take action to ensure that First World War which have been contaminated by the them what can and can’t go in them. the contamination does not continue wrong material will no longer be lifted During July, August and September to cost the council money which during scheduled collections. we cannot afford. contaminated bins have had yellow tags The bins will be marked with a red placed on them, which told the resident ➤ Please turn to page 2 tag and it will be the householder’s that their bin was contaminated and to responsibility to ensure the contaminated leave it out for collection on their next material is removed before the next general waste collection day. Forth has been renamed in honour of with the centre now named after one of recognition of his football achievements. collection day. Season’s Greetings to all our residents Contamination of the recycling bins The cost the council almost £60,000 in April All the news from YOURView South Lanarkshire Council Rangers legend Willie Waddell. the town’s most famous sons. Willie Waddell was born in Forth in

DECEMBER 2018 INSIDE STORY The Forth Sports and Community Following consultation with the 1921 and after starting out with Forth HEARING POWER

Centre is now The Willie Waddell Sports community, the Willie Waddell Memorial Wanderers went on to have a long and CHRISTMAS

COUNTDOWN PAGE 3 New project ensures FESTIVE FUN: Santa helped bring in the Christmas cheer as the lights were switched on in and Community Centre, with another Committee sought permission from hugely successful playing career Lanark recently. Events have taken place at major towns across South Lanarkshire. batteries can be replaced easily NURTURE INVESTMENT CONTINUES SUCCESS PAGE 4 light blue legend John Greig guest of South Lanarkshire Council to change with Rangers. WITH NEW £400M PLANS AMBITIOUS plans have been approved which could see almost £400 million invested in South Lanarkshire in the next decade. The council’s new medium-term South Lanarkshire Council. capital strategy identifies a requirement honour at the recent renaming ceremony. the name of the Sports and Community for investment in leisure centres, Cllr Ross said: “All councils have community halls, schools and nurseries, had to find annual budget savings in He won four league titles and two recent years, and South Lanarkshire is Trinity High School roads, park and ride facilities, play parks, no exception. But I am delighted that, country parks and cemeteries. is improving key areas like elderly care first in UK to get award despite these financial pressures, we also facilities, the road network and local This planned next decade of have been able to look ahead and plan for schools. investment follows rebuilding a £400m investment in the next decade. programmes that have transformed the Now the Future Capital Investment area’s primary and secondary schools “That sort of forward planning is vital Strategy, which was approved by the WINTER if we are going to ensure that South into some of the best in Europe. It is also council’s Executive Committee on 21 Lanarkshire remains a great place not READY in addition to existing plans to plough November, outlines plans for a further only to live and work, but also to visit and Centre and to have a memorial £17.6m into South Lanarkshire’s elderly £399.268m capital requirement to in which to do business. Our plans show and adult care facilities. 2027/28. Approval for specific projects A large turnout from the local Scottish cups with the club, how we are planning for a bright future will happen as the strategy progresses. The new strategy, which runs to 2028, for South Lanarkshire’s current and next was hailed by John Ross, Leader of generations.” It includes continued spending to expand schools where this is needed, The council already has a commitment and to ensure they have the best to capital investment and 2019/20 will facilities, including IT. Significant be the third year of a three-year £256 investment also will be made to ensure million investment programme which the council can meet its commitments to the Scottish Government plan to offer free 1140 nursery hours per annum per as well as 18 caps for Scotland, child.

Picture by John Prior PAGE 6 AND 7 ➤ Please turn to page 2 Details of council services over scoring six times. Christmas period Following retirement from playing in 1955, two years later he went on to manage Kilmarnock, overseeing the club’s only top-flight triumph in 1965. A return to Rangers as manager in 1969 ended up with him being at the helm during one of the Ibrox club’s greatest ever triumphs – the 1972 Cup Winners Cup victory. Waddell later went on to serve Rangers as general manager, vice chairman and director. He passed HONOUR: Members of the memorial committee with John Greig (centre) away in 1992.