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K is for Kitchen Skills

We've now entered week three of our A to Z of council services and what better way to start it than by paying tribute to our hardworking catering staff. Our primary schools menu is revised twice a year and is designed in consultation with the children through pupil focus groups. This helps to ensure they have a say in the menu choices and get an understanding of the importance of having a balanced diet.

22 July 2019
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I is for icy conditions

P站色情片鈥檚 gritter drivers cover a total of 1,430 miles of roads during the cold winter months in order to keep motorists safe using both ploughs and salt spreaders. The Council is responsible for in excess of 1400 miles of local roads in P站色情片 and Bute with BEAR Scotland maintaining the trunk roads on behalf of Transport Scotland.

19 July 2019
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J is for journey planning

Did you know that our roads, communications and web teams work in partnership to provide you with the latest travel information for P站色情片 and Bute? The council website has a dedicated section with links to a variety of sources which will tell you about any current/planned road works in the area, travel and weather disruptions, road closures, and links to the area鈥檚 road cameras to enable you to see current road conditions. This information is also posted on our Weathering the Storm Facebook page and service disruptions can be heard over the phone by dialling 01546 60404040.

19 July 2019
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Supporting Getting Good Food to Good Causes

  FareShare is a charity that works to 鈥榝ight hunger and food waste鈥 by distributing food that would otherwise go to waste. It works in towns and cities across the UK. P站色情片, with the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), is gathering information to help FareShare support organisations in P站色情片 and Bute to distribute food.

18 July 2019
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Promoting Bute

What location on Bute best promotes the island as a great place to live and work? P站色情片 is planning to commission photos to promote Bute and is asking local people for their views on which locations best represent the island. The photos form one element of the 鈥楥hoose Bute, Love Bute鈥 campaign, due to be launched in August. The campaign is part of the council鈥檚 work to address P站色情片 and Bute鈥檚 falling population, by showcasing the area as a great place to live and work.

17 July 2019

Are you making the most of the council website?

Did you know that P站色情片鈥檚 website not only contains lots of useful information for residents, businesses and visitors; it also offers a huge range of online services that make connecting with the council quick and convenient. By logging on to the website you can now make secure online payments at any time of the day or night using the online 鈥淧ay It鈥 service for:  Council Tax School meals Parking tickets

17 July 2019
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H is for Housing

One of the key actions in our Local Housing Strategy is to bring empty properties in P站色情片 and Bute back into use. With limited resources for new development, our Empty Homes Officer Kelly Ferns works hard to make the most effective use of existing stock. Not only does this help address housing need and demand, it also helps to regenerate and support sustainable communities. Kelly鈥檚 commitment and dedication to her work has seen her win an accolade of awards, most recently being named Outstanding Individual at the Howdens Scottish Empty Homes Champions of the Year Awards.

17 July 2019
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Could you give a child a home?

Could you offer a child a home in a secure, loving environment? If so, P站色情片 is looking for you to come forward and apply to become a foster carer. There are always a number of young people looking for foster carers in P站色情片 and Bute, for a variety of reasons, either on a temporary basis while plans are made for their future, or for an extended period if they are unable to go back to their family.

16 July 2019
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Employers reminded about need for work permits

Employers across P站色情片 and Bute are being reminded that a work permit is required for all young people aged between 14 and 16 who work part-time whilst still at school. P站色情片 is committed to the protection of children in employment, and has a number of byelaws which state the rules and regulations governing the employment of children 鈥 one of which is a valid work permit. The work permit is free of charge and must be signed by the head teacher from the young person鈥檚 school, as well as a parental guardian and employer.

16 July 2019
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G is for growing our own

The council鈥檚 Growing Our Own scheme is all about providing opportunities for people to build rewarding careers with P站色情片, and for young people to see the council as a future employer. Since 2014, the council鈥檚 Growing Our Own scheme has employed over 50 Modern Apprentices. This has provided young people with the opportunity to earn while they learn, kick starting their career by providing an opportunity to benefit from paid work experience and gain an industry recognised qualification.

16 July 2019
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