Finnie, Peter <[email protected]>26 Mar 2024, 10:22 (7 days ago)Reply
to me Chair Biggar Community Council 26 March 2024 Dear , Disrupting Digital Dumpers – SEPA tackles online waste criminals with new digital pilot. Following observation from a number of Community Councils that they had not received my email of 21 March about SEPA’s campaign against waste criminals, and a review of Community Council contacts held, I am resending the email. Please kindly observe any changes in officer positions – note that I will potentially have written to more than one officer. As the number of adverts on digital platforms promoting illegal waste collection services hits an all-time high, SEPA, Scotland’s environmental regulator is tackling environmental criminality in the online world. You could help this campaign and increase public awareness by sharing this story and our asset below, on your social media and sharing with local community/interest groups. The digital regulation pilot led by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has already identified that between 50 to 60% of businesses advertising on social media could be breaking the law by operating without holding the required waste carrier licence – and people handing over their waste may be contributing to flytipping and other waste crime. Working closely with partner agencies, SEPA’s pilot work is already seeing results. So far seven social media profiles and all their associated posts have been removed from online platforms, protecting householders from inadvertently giving their waste and their money to criminals. SEPA Officers are also pursuing several lines of enquiry for follow up investigation as a result of identifying unlicensed operators on social media. The work, supported by additional funding from the Scottish Government, is being undertaken as part of the National Litter and Flytipping Strategy which sets out a refreshed approach to tackling litter and flytipping in Scotland. Don’t give waste criminals a chance! Social media users will be familiar with adverts offering junk removal, waste clearances, man with a van and tip collection services. They may look professional and legitimate, but SEPA’s investigations have confirmed this is not always the case. Corrupt operators advertising their services online may dispose of the waste they collect through flytipping and burning, blighting Scotland’s environment. This activity can quickly escalate into more serious and significant waste crime impacting compliant businesses in the waste sector. There are several telltale signs that the business you are thinking of hiring may not be legitimate. The public should look out for online adverts that:
Everyone can play their part by not falling foul of digital scammers – when choosing a service provider – by always asking for their waste carrier number and checking that they are registered with SEPA, confirming where that they will take your waste and pay a fair price for the service. Anyone can also contact SEPA to check a Waste Carrier Licence number they have been given if you cannot find it online. If they are reluctant to give you information or you are in any in doubt, do not give them your waste. If you suspect they may be operating illegally, report it to SEPA online. Jennifer Shearer, Head of Enforcement at SEPA, said: “Since the pandemic, we have seen a growing trend of waste collection and junk removal adverts moving online to social media platforms. These businesses can look very professional and legitimate, with engaging adverts and reviews of great services - but what we are finding is they are often illegal. Capitalising on householders looking for a quick, same-day service, these rogue traders are operating unlawfully, without the correct licences, and are often illegally disposing of the waste in Scotland's environment. “Through our new pilot, we are finding new ways to detect, disrupt and remove illegal operators advertising on social media and taking further enforcement action when necessary. We are also highlighting to householders what they can do to protect themselves and the environment from the impacts of these illegal operators.” Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity said: “Increased action to detect and disrupt flytippers – including unregistered waste carriers advertising online - is a key element of our National Litter and Flytipping Strategy. The Scottish Government is determined to tackle waste crime and the scourge of flytipping, so I am very pleased to see our funding is already delivering results through initiatives like this.” “I look forward to seeing further progress which will make an important contribution to keeping our streets, communities and countryside beautiful and protecting our environment and wildlife.” In the coming months, SEPA will continue to identify profiles used to advertise online waste collection services and investigate if they are operating legally, allowing a better understanding of the scale of the problem as well as enabling appropriate regulatory and enforcement action to disrupt criminal activity. Regards Peter Peter Finnie | Public Affairs Scottish Environment Protection Agency 44 (0)7787669459 [email protected] Strathallan House I Castle Business Park I Stirling I FK9 4TZ Additional Notes Illegal waste disposal and flytipping is a serious offence with significant consequences and those caught risk a criminal conviction and a fine of up to £40,000 and/or imprisonment. National Litter and Flytipping Strategy Year 1 Action Plan. Check
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Easter Parent and Carer Workshops
Inbox Search for all messages with label Inbox Remove label Inbox from this conversation Reply to Hi Throughout the Easter break we would like to continue to provide parents and carers with the opportunity to learn all about how to support their child’s mental health. We have created a series of free online workshops and would greatly appreciate as always if you could share the attached flyer with your community. Your continued support of our project is very greatly appreciated and this is having a positive impact on the families we all work with. If you would also like to enquire about hosting free workshops within your setting for P6 – S6 pupils, parents or staff, please do not hesitate to get in touch and I can check availability. We have very limited spaces available for Mental Health Awareness Week which is from the 13th to the 19th May, but we will try to accommodate you where possible. Catherine Knox SAMH Let’s Connect Team Leader Children & Young People Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ Phone: 07713 094401 Reply to Hi Throughout the Easter break we would like to continue to provide parents and carers with the opportunity to learn all about how to support their child’s mental health. We have created a series of free online workshops and would greatly appreciate as always if you could share the attached flyer with your community. Your continued support of our project is very greatly appreciated and this is having a positive impact on the families we all work with. If you would also like to enquire about hosting free workshops within your setting for P6 – S6 pupils, parents or staff, please do not hesitate to get in touch and I can check availability. We have very limited spaces available for Mental Health Awareness Week which is from the 13th to the 19th May, but we will try to accommodate you where possible. Catherine Knox SAMH Let’s Connect Team Leader Children & Young People Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ Phone: 07713 094401 Reply to Hi Throughout the Easter break we would like to continue to provide parents and carers with the opportunity to learn all about how to support their child’s mental health. We have created a series of free online workshops and would greatly appreciate as always if you could share the attached flyer with your community. Your continued support of our project is very greatly appreciated and this is having a positive impact on the families we all work with. If you would also like to enquire about hosting free workshops within your setting for P6 – S6 pupils, parents or staff, please do not hesitate to get in touch and I can check availability. We have very limited spaces available for Mental Health Awareness Week which is from the 13th to the 19th May, but we will try to accommodate you where possible. Catherine Knox SAMH Let’s Connect Team Leader Children & Young People Brunswick House, 51 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ Phone: 07713 094401 Newsletter - March 2024
So many of the devices in our homes now need to be linked to the internet or require an ‘app’ to operate them which can sometimes be very confusing! Many of the devices we have are only being used at the most basic level. The Digital Inclusion Project in Lanarkshire is designed to help you set-up and use your digital devices and make the most of the features that are available. From seeing and speaking to relatives in Australia, turning subtitles on/off on your smart tv, paying your road tax online or setting up a regular online shopping order the Digital Inclusion project is here to help you. The project is available to clients living in Lanarkshire who are also: ✓ Over the age of 60 ✓ Any age if living with a disability or life-limiting illness We can help you set up and operate: ✓ Smart TV ✓ PC and/or Laptop ✓ Download and Manage Applications ✓ Facetime, Zoom, Messenger, TEAMs etc ✓ Management of online accounts such as insurance, pension, benefits, banking, shopping etc ✓ Ring Doorbell, CCTV ✓ Smart Speakers – Amazon Echo, Sonos, Google Nest ✓ Smart lights and home control systems ✓ Anything else digital in your home We are not able to pay for any equipment you need. The Digital Inclusion Project is free to eligible clients. Clients can request a home visit from our Digital Inclusion Officer (DIO) who will help you with whatever you need. The DIO will then be available to you in person or via the telephone for additional help and support until you are happy with your devices and are able to operate them yourself. If you need our help, you can contact the Digital Inclusion Project by calling us on 01555 666200 Shaw, LynnFri, 15 Mar, 12:41 (3 days ago)Reply
to Louise Good afternoon All Given everything that is happening in our communities at present, I am sharing this link for anyone that would be interested in gaining a qualification whilst adding to their knowledge of community learning and development. This could be the start of your journey or could be an addition to your already existing knowledge and be a stepping stone for further education in this field. Please feel free to share on your own social media channels to reach any interested community members/activists in your area. At present there is a potential start date of week commencing 15th April 2024. Location, times, venue etc will be secured when numbers for rural areas are known. Please don’t hesitate to contact either Louise or myself should you wish to know more about this training opportunity. Lynn Shaw Community Participation and Development Communications and Strategy Service, Community Engagement Section Floor 1, South Lanarkshire Council Headquarters, Beckford Street, Hamilton ML3 0AA Mobile: 07384 907558 Phone: 0303 123 1017 email: [email protected] www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk Biggar Community Council
Agenda BCC meeting on 18 March 2024 at 7pm Venue: Biggar Library # ITEM 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2 NOTIFICATION OF AOCB 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ( 19 Feb24) Matters arising:
4 APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS 5 MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 6 ITEMS FROM BCC E MAILS, FACE BOOK PAGE, BIGGAR COMMUNITY PAGE: 7 POLICE REPORT 8 SLC COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS 9 TREASURER’S REPORT 10 WINDFARM MICROGRANTS 11 PLANNING MATTERS – Loaningdale Housing 12 OTHER MATTERS
13 AOCB 14 Date of Next Meeting FW: A702 Hartside to Causewayend - Hazardous trees including ash dieback tree removal works - UpdateInbox
Search for all messages with label Inbox Remove label Inbox from this conversationSE Correspondence15:57 (59 minutes ago)Reply to SE Good afternoon, UPDATE: These works have been extended to incorporate recent storm damaged trees, and to continue to improve the health of the avenues on the A702 between Hartside and Causewayend. Six additional nights of work have been scheduled from Wednesday 6 March to Monday 11 March. Exactly the same road closure and diversion will be in place each night as for previously advertised works. Kind regards Gillian Gillian Laurie Correspondence Officer | BEAR Scotland | South East Unit Ann Sangster [email protected] via zsp8zewvw97gk1op.j37spvveudmmfo2t.apf7c.58-ijfmeak.gbr56.bnc.salesforce.com Fri, 1 Mar, 15:38 (3 days ago)Reply
to me Hi there, Forth Community Resource Centre is part of the National Digital Community Network whose aim is to ensure that lack of finance is not a barrier to accessing digital connectivity. They are able to provide free sim cards to your people if they are:
You are invited to an online information session on Tuesday at 10:30 am, on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84822870379?pwd=LzltaTAwajliODk2M0xWajhFVmY4QT09 During this session Forth Community Resource Centre will explain more about the National Databank and how they can partner with you to bring this service to your clients. However, please be aware that this group is based in Forth, South Lanarkshire so being able to get to Forth, or Lanark, at least once, needs to be a possibility. From: Niall McShannon <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:42 PM Subject: Really important Job opportunity - please share Hey people, Please share this very exciting role within the confident, dynamic and ambitious South Lanarkshire third sector; a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to the sector and the communities that we serve. Please share this role as widely as possible! Thank you! https://shorturl.at/xMOS4 Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire Do you have strong leadership skills? Do you have experience in partnership working or community capacity building? We are looking for a Development Lead to join our team and provide capacity support for the Third Sector Chief Officer's Group (TSCOG). This is a full-time role that offers hybrid working. If you are interested, check out our website for more information: https://shorturl.at/xMOS4 |
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