Depute Provost Colette McDiarmid had the honour of attending the Children’s Panel Area Support Team and Children’s Panel Recognition Event in Milngavie on Tuesday 16 January.
This was the second year that the Council had attended the Children’s Panel Area Support Team and Recognition Event since the pandemic.
Invited by Ian Hart , the Depute Provost joined volunteers and representatives from East Dunbartonshire Children’s Panel and Area Support Team. They were also joined by representatives from Children’s Hearings Scotland and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration.
The event took place at Garvies in Milngavie. Panel Practice Advisor Gerry Paterson was thanked for completing five years of voluntary service with the Children’s Panel and Area Support Team.
Gerry and his team have been supporting Panel Members in East Dunbartonshire. Gerry was recognised for his invaluable advice and efforts and for assisting the Panel Members during his long service. He was thanked for his work with young families across East Dunbartonshire.
Depute Provost Colette McDiarmid said, “I would like to reiterate how thankful the people of East Dunbartonshire are for Gerry’s service and devotion in helping the vulnerable members of the community.
“The Children’s Panel service relies on volunteers and I was so pleased to know that four new panel members have taken part in training.
“Thank you to all the members of this team for making a difference to people’s lives. Thank you very much for your service, to all old and new members.”