Important announcement

STORM BOELO - The Met Office’s Yellow Weather warning for strong winds has been upgraded to Amber from 9pm on Saturday (24 October) and is due to last until 9pm on Sunday 25 October. Over the coming days and hours Council teams will be responding to any incidents that may occur as a result of the storm including flooding and fallen trees.

You can report flooding or fallen trees to us online.

However, you can let us know about emergency incidents such as a fallen tree blocking a road by calling 0300 123 4510. 

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Technical Notes 2026, Issue 81 - Filming by BBC at Douglas Academy

  • Report by:

    Ann Davie, Chief Executive

  • TN Number:

    081-26

  • Subject:

    Filming by BBC at Douglas Academy

  • Responsible Officer:

    Lauren Mirzai, Communications and Engagement Manager

  • 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.

  • The purpose of this Technical Note is to alert Members that BBC Scotland will be filming at Douglas Academy this morning
  • The BBC will be speaking to a small number of pupils about the Prime Minister’s announcement today that social media will be banned for those aged under-16
  • Pupils will be asked for their feelings on the ban and how it will impact on them and their friends
  • The Head Teacher and a member of the Communications and Engagement team will be in attendance to support
  • Planned coverage of the filming includes tonight’s Reporting Scotland and BBC News online.