Important announcement

Unforeseen operational resource challenges over the weekend mean that our food waste collection service is suspended today, Monday 3 November.

If your food waste bin was due to be emptied today, please take in your bin and present on the next collection day, Monday 10 November.

Green bin collections in a small number of streets in the Lenzie, Kirkintilloch and Bearsden area are also affected. If your green bin has not been emptied today, please leave it on the kerbside for collection tomorrow, Tuesday 4 November.

Our teams will be working hard to minimise the impact, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. 

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    Technical Notes 2024, Issue 204 - Council By-Election Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar 13 February 2025 (3) – Prospective Candidates Briefing

    • Report by:

      Karen M Donnelly, Chief Solicitor & Monitoring Officer, Legal & Regulatory Services

    • TN Number:

      204-24

    • Subject:

      Council By-Election Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar 13th February 2025 (3) – Prospective Candidates Briefing

    • Responsible Officer:

      Karen M Donnelly, Chief Solicitor & Monitoring Officer

    • Publication:

      This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

    • This is the third in a series of Technical Notes to update Members on the ongoing planning and arrangements for the upcoming By-election for Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar.
    • Members will be aware that the By-election is scheduled to take place on 13 February 2025.
    • The timelines for the By-election are tight, not least due to the impending Christmas holidays, and there are numerous key dates which will be of interest to Members. Updated timelines will be issued as dates are confirmed.
    • The next key date in the planning process is the Prospective Candidates Briefing which is scheduled for 4.30pm on Tuesday 17 The purpose of the Briefing is to give prospective candidates an idea of what to expect and what is required in terms of the nomination process  It will also give an idea of the level of commitment in the event that they are successful in seeking election.
    • The Briefing session will also provide prospective candidates with an opportunity to make an appointment to submit nomination papers. The nomination period will run from Monday 6 January to Monday 13 January 2025.
    • The Briefing session is online. Anyone wishing to attend should contact Lesley McKenzie to receive the link for the meeting.
    • If any Member has any questions regarding the By-election, please contact Karen Donnelly or Lesley McKenzie in the first instance.