Politicians cancel face-to-face surgeries

STEPHEN BARK AND NICOLA FINDLAY majority of the costs, however the council would need to borrow £8.251 million to fund the whole cost.

The proposals include £16.874m for projects that were approved in previous years but will be completed in 2020/21.

More than £18m was proposed to be used to provide new and upgrade existing childcare facilities to allow for the expansion of free childcare for preschool children in line with Scottish Government targets.

From August 2020, every three and fouryear-old will be entitled to 1140 hours of free

They wrote: “On the basis of latest public health advice relating to coronavirus, there will be no faceto-face councillor surgeries for a period of time.

“Our elected members will continue to be available to you through the contact details that can be found [on our website].”

To contact your local councillor, visit: https://southlanarkshire. cmis.uk.com/southlanarkshire/ Councillors.aspx

If you’re unsure of who your local councillor is, visit: https:// www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/ councillors/search

East Kilbride South Councillor Archie Buchanan is encouraging residents to return survey forms if they have any concerns.

He said: “Over the past 27 years as a councillor, I have made my local survey form available to all my constituents in the ward to give them the opportunity to bring any concerns they may have or any matter which is of concern to them to my attention.”

For details on where to send a completed form call him on archie. buchanan@southlanarkshire.gsx. gov.uk or cal him on 07748 114 555.

And residents can still arrange telephone appointments with Labour MSP Ms Lennon by calling 01698 225 716 or emailing ‘Telephone Appointment Request’ to monica. lennon.msp@parliament.scot.

Monica Lennon said: “Due to the ongoing uncertainty and concern for public health during the outbreak of coronavirus, I have taken the decision to cancel my face-to-face surgeries and meetings.

“My staff and I remain available to take telephone calls to raise any issues and urge anyone who needs help to please get in touch by email or telephone.

“This is a worrying time for everyone.

“It’s important that we all work together to follow public health advice about reducing social contact as well as ensuring we are looking out for our friends and neighbours who have to self-isolate during this anxious time.”