Monthly Archives: February 2012

Volunteers to get free disclosure checks

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

“I’m pleased that my persistence has finally paid off. Times are difficult enough for voluntary organisations. With rising costs, particularly for a group like LCCT who are being hit hard by high fuel costs for the transport they provide, the last thing they need is extra costs for people who volunteer to help.”
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Home Heat Helpline

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

21,600 households in North Lanarkshire are entitled to help with their fuel bills. New figures reveal that in North Lanarkshire, 21,600 homes are entitled to some form of assistance with their fuel bills. That help is worth an average of £250 per household … Continue reading →

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Pentland attacks road bridge snub to Scottish steel

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Motherwell and Wishaw MSP John Pentland has challenged First Minister Alex Salmond to act following the exclusion of Scottish-produced steel from the contracts for the new Forth Crossing. Mr Pentland raised the issue as an emergency question at First Minister’s … Continue reading →

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