News Articles for 2020
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Council Supports LGBT+ Community for Pride Month
Wednesday, 3 June, 2020June is traditionally Pride Month in the UK, coinciding with the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in June 1969.
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Staying connected during Dementia Awareness Week 2020
Monday, 1 June, 2020It is Dementia Awareness Week from June 1 to 7 and more than ever, it’s vital that people feel connected, informed and part of a community.
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Mavis Valley Recycling Centre to Reopen
Wednesday, 27 May, 2020Mavis Valley Household Waste Recycling Centre is set to reopen on Monday 1 June. It will be open seven days a week from 8am to 4pm with restrictions and strict site management in place.
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Working together to stop scammers online ... and on the doorstep
Tuesday, 26 May, 2020Pull the plug on heartless criminals targeting companies, traders and householders. That's the call from East Dunbartonshire Council, which is backing a new initiative to combat fraud against businesses as firms and employees work from home during the pandemic.
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Over £10 million worth of grants paid out to local businesses
Thursday, 21 May, 2020Vital grants worth more than £10 million have now been paid out to East Dunbartonshire businesses to help support them through the COVID-19 pandemic
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Garden waste collections to restart as part of phased reintroduction of services
Wednesday, 20 May, 2020The Council will restart garden waste collections from Monday 25 May, following their suspension at the start of lockdown in March.
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Residents are 'walking' all over the world - more than a quarter of a million steps so far
Wednesday, 13 May, 2020A small group of East Dunbartonshire residents has clocked up almost 350,000 steps doing the Walk Well at Home virtual World Walking Challenge and they are looking for more people to join them.
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Vital contribution of East Dunbartonshire foster families highlighted during coronavirus
Monday, 11 May, 2020Every day 15 foster families across East Dunbartonshire are giving 25 fostered children and young people a loving, secure and stable home, and this commitment from foster families is ongoing during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Covid-19 Community Support
Thursday, 7 May, 2020The coronavirus (Covid-19) has had a significant impact on our East Dunbartonshire communities and the Council has been working hard to support those most in need.
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VE Day 75th Anniversary Commemorations
Wednesday, 6 May, 2020Friday 8 May is the 75th Anniversary of VE Day and whilst the early May UK Bank Holiday has moved from Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May this year, the commemorative activities that were being planned can no longer take place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
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Have your say on the design of Kirkintilloch play area
Wednesday, 6 May, 2020East Dunbartonshire Council needs your help to decide on the winning design of a new play area in Kirkintilloch.
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Have your say on the design of Milngavie play area
Wednesday, 6 May, 2020East Dunbartonshire Council needs your help to decide on the winning design of a new play area in Milngavie.
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Businesses access vital support to help weather the storm
Friday, 1 May, 2020Grants worth more than £7.8 million have been awarded to hundreds of businesses in East Dunbartonshire impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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High-tech teachers create safety visors for frontline workers
Tuesday, 28 April, 2020Talented Design Technology teachers from secondary schools across East Dunbartonshire have been putting their skills to good use and helping to protect frontline workers locally and throughout Scotland.
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International Workers’ Memorial Day has Coronavirus (COVID-19) focus for 2020
Monday, 27 April, 2020International Workers Memorial Day is commemorated each year on 28 April in recognition of those who have lost their lives at work. This year the focus is very much on the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic as the Council’s Joint Leaders explain.
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Residents urged not to fly-tip or burn garden waste
Monday, 27 April, 2020The Council, in partnership with Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue, is urging residents not to fly-tip or burn grass and tree cuttings whilst garden waste collections are suspended.
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It’s all going on(line) at EDLC libraries
Thursday, 16 April, 2020Residents across East Dunbartonshire have been making great use of EDLC Trust's digital library services since its facilities and public buildings were closed in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Joint Council Leaders Statement
Friday, 10 April, 2020The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is impacting every aspect of Council service delivery and is the most challenging circumstance faced by any organisation in a generation.
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Lockdown during COVID 19
Tuesday, 7 April, 2020Residents and local businesses are being reminded of the importance of staying home and practising social distancing as the coronavirus pandemic tightens its grip.
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Public urged to keep eyes and ears open for children at risk
Wednesday, 25 March, 2020With many children not attending schools and nurseries during the Covid-19 crisis, a national child protection group is urging everyone to keep their eyes and ears open for children who may be at risk during this time.