News Articles for 2020
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Surf's up - Virtual Kirkintilloch Canal Festival celebration offers online fun
Monday, 3 August, 2020Surfing isn't usually part of Kirkintilloch Canal Festival, but it's part of a special online celebration taking place this month
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Backing businesses at the heart of Scotland's communities
Monday, 3 August, 2020Scotland Loves Local - a new initiative from Scotland's Towns Partnership - is being backed by the Council and its partners, who have been working with shops, service providers and organisations throughout the pandemic
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East Dunbartonshire Schools to fully reopen to all pupils on Wednesday 12 August
Friday, 31 July, 2020Following yesterday’s statement (Thursday 30 July) by the Scottish Government, the Council can confirm that schools in East Dunbartonshire will fully reopen to pupils on Wednesday 12 August.
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Commitment to 940 Hours for Early Years in August following updated guidance
Thursday, 30 July, 2020Following the revision to Scottish Government guidance for early years delivery announced today (Thursday 30 July) the Council is able to increase funded provision to 940 hours across both Council and funded provider early years centres for the new 2020/21 session.
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Dedication of volunteers praised
Thursday, 30 July, 2020Three volunteers have been praised for the positive impact they have made in the lives of young people in East Dunbartonshire over the past decade.
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New process for taxi and private hire licensing applications
Tuesday, 28 July, 2020New arrangements are in place for taxi and private hire licensing applications in East Dunbartonshire
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Don't lose your voice – residents in East Dunbartonshire urged to check their voter registration details are up to date
Thursday, 16 July, 2020Residents in East Dunbartonshire urged to check their voter registration details are up to date.
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Fully digital application process for School Clothing Grant and Free School Meals for 2020/21 session
Monday, 13 July, 2020A streamlined and fully digital application process for Free School Meals and School Clothing Grants is now open for the 2020/21 school session, beginning in August 2020
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A good result as Council and Local Football Club start talks for a future match
Wednesday, 8 July, 2020The partnership between the Council and Kirkintilloch Rob Roy has taken a step forward with the Council accepting, in principle, a lease offer from the Club to manage and operate the brand new Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex.
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Council lights up buildings blue as thank-you to NHS heroes
Friday, 3 July, 2020This weekend, as the nation comes together to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the NHS, three major buildings across East Dunbartonshire will be lit up blue as a thank-you to NHS staff.
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Commitment to 750 Hours for Early Years in August
Thursday, 2 July, 2020East Dunbartonshire Council remains committed to deliver its Early Years expansion programme and will deliver more that the current statutory 600 hours in the new 2020/21 session.
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Urgent talks requested after Aviva announces plans to relocate
Friday, 26 June, 2020Urgent talks have been requested with Aviva over its shock decision to relocate from Bishopbriggs
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Planning permission granted for new multi-million pound Allander complex
Friday, 26 June, 2020Planning permission has been granted for the new Allander Leisure Centre facility
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Armed Forces Day flag to fly at Council HQ
Wednesday, 24 June, 2020Once again, we will mark our support for Armed Forces Day (Saturday 27 June 2020) by flying a special Union Flag outside our HQ in Kirkintilloch. The Armed Forces flag will fly as a symbol of gratitude to serving troops and their families as well as veterans and cadets.
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Time running out for businesses to apply for vital support
Wednesday, 17 June, 2020Grants worth more than £11 million have been paid out to East Dunbartonshire businesses during the pandemic, but time is running out if you haven't yet applied
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Apply online now for Education Maintenance Allowance ahead of new school year
Monday, 15 June, 2020Families are being encouraged to act early and apply online now for the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) ahead of schools reopening in August.
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Blended approach to Learning as School Recovery Plans are being finalised
Friday, 12 June, 2020The Council has confirmed there will be a blended model of learning for the new session in August, with children having some time in school, in smaller class groups, in addition to home learning.
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Council's laptops and wifi scheme to help pupils at home to bridge the digital divide
Thursday, 11 June, 2020East Dunbartonshire Council is to deliver over 530 laptops and over 100mobile wifi devices, to pupils across the area to help children and young people with home learning.
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Young volunteers clean up Campsie Glen
Friday, 5 June, 2020
Three youngsters have demonstrated their commitment to their local environment by helping to clean up Clachan of Campsie. -
Council and EDVA recognise fantastic local volunteers
Friday, 5 June, 2020It is national Volunteers' Week from 1-7 June and both the Council and East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (EDVA) are keen to recognise the amazing efforts of volunteers locally, particularly in response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.