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Communities right to buy
The power for communities to have the right to buy abandoned, neglected, or detrimental land and buildings is soon to become available: what opportunities will it offer your community? Glasgow City Heritage Trust in partnership with the Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) invite you to join us at Govanhill Baths to find out more about this legislation, which will give communities significant power and rights to acquire land and buildings. Throughout the evening we will hear from a variety of organisations about what land is eligible, which community bodies can apply and the process for doing so. There will be opportunity for discussion and to learn from other communities that have taken on ownership responsibiliti
The power for communities to have the right to buy abandoned, neglected, or detrimental land and buildings is soon to become available: what opportunities will it offer your community? Glasgow City Heritage Trust in partnership with the Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) invite you to join us at Govanhill Baths to find out more about this legislation, which will give communities significant power and rights to acquire land and buildings. Throughout the evening we will hear from a variety of organisations about what land is eligible, which community bodies can apply and the process for doing so. There will be opportunity for discussion and to learn from other communities that have taken on ownership responsibiliti
Bike Town
Bike Town is part of the Healthy n Happy organisation and it's aim is to encourage young and old to get on their bike. A cycle repair service is available and courses for adults aimed at building cycling confidence before they venture on to the road.
Bike Town is part of the Healthy n Happy organisation and it's aim is to encourage young and old to get on their bike. A cycle repair service is available and courses for adults aimed at building cycling confidence before they venture on to the road.
Drumsagard Village Residents Association
Looking after the interests of Drumsagard residents
Looking after the interests of Drumsagard residents
Eva Burrows Centre
Located in Cambuslang, Glasgow, Eva Burrows 1st Stop Project provides direct access emergency accommodation for both single individuals and homeless families. The Lifehouse has 32 rooms, however, the maximum occupancy can be 40 due to the family rooms.
Located in Cambuslang, Glasgow, Eva Burrows 1st Stop Project provides direct access emergency accommodation for both single individuals and homeless families. The Lifehouse has 32 rooms, however, the maximum occupancy can be 40 due to the family rooms.
Lightburn Elderly Activity Project (LEAP)
This service organises a large variety of activities for the over 50's. They also have a Befriending service and Hands on Project giving practical handyman assistance to the elderly in their homes. There is also an Energy Advice Centre giving advice on home insulation and money saving hints. 0141 641 5169
This service organises a large variety of activities for the over 50's. They also have a Befriending service and Hands on Project giving practical handyman assistance to the elderly in their homes. There is also an Energy Advice Centre giving advice on home insulation and money saving hints. 0141 641 5169
Particip8 Community Hub
A community resource for residents of Cambuslang East, the Hub is available for community based events at Hamilton Road, Halfway. Contact 07419 171325 for booking enquiries
A community resource for residents of Cambuslang East, the Hub is available for community based events at Hamilton Road, Halfway. Contact 07419 171325 for booking enquiries
Facebook
Halfway Community Council Facebook page
Halfway Community Council Facebook page
South Lanarkshire Council - Anti social behaviour reporting
This link takes you directly to the form to report incidences of anti social behaviour and this can be done anonymously if you wish.
This link takes you directly to the form to report incidences of anti social behaviour and this can be done anonymously if you wish.
South Lanarkshire Council Services
Use this link to report a whole host of issues including potholes, illegal dumping, dog fouling etc. The site also gives valuable information about council services currently available.
Use this link to report a whole host of issues including potholes, illegal dumping, dog fouling etc. The site also gives valuable information about council services currently available.
Action on Elder Abuse
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA): We work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults and by doing so we also protect other adults a risk of abuse. 0808 808 8141
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA): We work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults and by doing so we also protect other adults a risk of abuse. 0808 808 8141
Age Scotland
0845 833 0200
0845 833 0200
Cruse Bereavement Care, Scotland
Bereavement Counselling. 0845 600 2227
Bereavement Counselling. 0845 600 2227
Mail / Telephone Preference Service
Stop nuisance telephone calls. 0845 703 4599
Stop nuisance telephone calls. 0845 703 4599
Money Matters Budget Advice Team
For all your budget and debt needs. email: thebudgetteam@southlanarkshire.gsx.gov.uk or call 01698 453 156
For all your budget and debt needs. email: thebudgetteam@southlanarkshire.gsx.gov.uk or call 01698 453 156
Safer Rutherglen Alert Scheme
This is a pilot scheme which includes Police, Fire and Neighbourhood Watch. The scheme provides alerts to local people of any incidents or crime reports in the local area. Once signed up can choose to have free alerts by email, text or pre-recorded phone messages.
This is a pilot scheme which includes Police, Fire and Neighbourhood Watch. The scheme provides alerts to local people of any incidents or crime reports in the local area. Once signed up can choose to have free alerts by email, text or pre-recorded phone messages.
Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. 01698 429 411
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. 01698 429 411
The Big Plus
If you need help with reading, writing or numbers call The Big Plus. They can put you in touch with someone locally who can help you brush up on your skills. Call 0808 100 1080
If you need help with reading, writing or numbers call The Big Plus. They can put you in touch with someone locally who can help you brush up on your skills. Call 0808 100 1080