The Tiny Tots Toddlers group has received £2500 following a Participatory Budgeting exercise to help them expand the support they can provide to parents and carers with children under five. Read more about the group and the funding programme in the View orlo.uk/gg6ER

A cash boost of £1790 from the Participatory Budgeting Fund has given a group in Hamilton a chance to grow. Find out how sunflowers and potatoes feature in their plans for a more sustainable community: orlo.uk/uP2vO

The Queen Bees group in Blantyre has received £4000 following a Participatory Budgeting exercise which gives local people a direct say in how public money is spent. Find out what the group are going to use the funds for in the View orlo.uk/wsCbC

Participatory Budgeting in Cambuslang East is now open! £15,500 is available for local groups and individuals to apply. Applications must address one of the priority themes from our neighbourhood plan, and directly benefit those living in Cambuslang East.

Participatory Budgeting in Blantyre is now open! £17,050 is available for local groups and individuals to apply. Applications must address one of the priority themes from our neighbourhood plan, and directly benefit those living in Blantyre.

Participatory Budgeting in Burnhill is now open! £13,950 is available for local groups and individuals to apply. Applications must address one of the priority themes from our neighbourhood plan, and directly benefit those living in Burnhill.

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A community group in Rutherglen is helping to keep their area tidy with help from the Community Wish List. Burnhill Highbacks requested litter picks and their wish was granted by The Compost Bag Company. More details in the View: orlo.uk/pY3xw

A huge thank you to Clare Haughey MSP for making a generous donation to the Foodbank today. Claire also brought flowers for our Foodbank Manager, Katharina who is moving to pastures new. We’d like to thank her and wish her all the very best in her new venture. 💚

Do you or your family members have a pair of wellies that you have simply outgrown? Well, why not donate them to your local library, who in conjunction with the Community Planning Partnership, have brought back Welly Swap for another year. More info: orlo.uk/qoUqM

🔹Foodbank Manager Job🔹 - Paid p/t position of 24h p/w with a salary of £17.5k to £19.5k pa, dependent on experience. - Flexible hours with some evening and weekend work rq’d. - request an app form & job description by emailing: [email protected]

Struggling to make ends meet can be a major challenge. Visit our Money section for tips on increasing your income through benefits or fair work opportunities and for advice on reducing your bills. Learn more at: orlo.uk/5EvTU

Back UWS studying Business. Building looks great in the evening!

South Lanarkshire Council is proud to support Living Wage Week. As part of the week, the pan-Lanarkshire Living Wage Campaign Group hosted a networking breakfast at the council’s HQ in Hamilton. More details in the View: orlo.uk/NSjgk

Need a little bit of extra support from professionals? You can apply for this type of support from the Community Wish List, where one of our suppliers or contractors may be able to assist. More information, and how to apply here orlo.uk/dPqHN

Ahead of #WorldBasketballDay this Saturday, help map every court in Scotland with basketballcourtsnear.me and get the chance to win support from Hoopsfix Foundation to renovate your local court! Read more 👉 bit.ly/4iGafpG

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Staff across the council, Community Planning Partnership and leisure and culture have been helping those who need extra support this Christmas. They have been donating food and gifts - find out more in the View: orlo.uk/a5C37

One of my favourite projects to manage, and a great one to end the year! Thanks to everyone, and thanks to our amazing local foodbanks who will get these items to people that need them.

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