South Lanarkshire Council’s proposed budget cuts threaten the instrumental music service, risking the loss of three full-time music teacher positions. This could limit music tuition access for students, impacting their ability to participate in ensembles and SQA exams. The cuts may adversely affect young people’s social skills, confidence, and mental health.
Sharing this again. Blantyre Community Council are running a petition for local people to express their views, by signing a petition of protest against the potential closure of several Blantyre halls and Blantyre library. Make your voice count! Over 400 signatures are already there, but many more are needed for a collective voice to be […]
Planning permission has been granted by The Scottish Government for an Energy from Waste plant in the Whitehill area of Hamilton. Referred to locally as the incinerator, this development was rejected by South Lanarkshire Council in May 2014 and is strongly opposed by the local communities, particularly Hamilton, Bothwell and Blantyre. The decision was reversed […]
We wanted to draw your attention to this important petition that we recently signed: “Purpose Built 3g pitches for Blantyre” http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/purpose-built-3g4g-pitches-for-blantyre We really think this is an important cause, and we’d like to encourage you to add your signature, too. It’s free and takes just a few seconds of your time. The SFA say investment […]