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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    Council housing: rent arrears

    If you are having difficulty paying your rent please contact your local Housing Office immediately.

    An affordable and realistic arrangement can be made to help you pay off any arrears.

    The amount you pay will depend on your income and other expenditure.

    We can also put you in touch with a Welfare Rights Officer who will help you claim any benefits to which you may be entitled. The officer will give you advice on the best way to plan your finances.

    Legal action

    If you do not make an arrangement to pay off rent arrears, or if you fail to keep to an arrangement which you have made, the Council will take court action. This enables us to arrest your wages or to evict you from your home. As well as the outstanding rent arrears, you may also be liable to pay the legal expenses incurred in taking court action, which could amount to several hundreds of pounds.

    Dealing with other debts

    There are services available to help you with other debts you may have. We recommend that you sort out your money problems by seeking advice and assistance as quickly as possible.

    Citizens Advice Bureau
    11 Alexandra Street
    Kirkintilloch G66 1HB
    Telephone 0141 775 3220

    Email the Citizens Advice Bureau.

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