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The new councillor elected for the Clackmannanshire Central ward is Jane McTaggart (SNP) Full details of the results will be published on the Council website in coming days socsi.in/vJF3M
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The new councillor elected for the Clackmannanshire North ward is Helen Lewis (SNP). Full details of the results will be published on the Council website later today
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Thanks for comments about the document on our website, which was previously the subject of a public consultation. After review, we have amended the wording of the protected characteristic from Gender to Sex clacks.gov.uk/site/documents…
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Given the continuing weather and road conditions, all Clackmannanshire schools and nurseries will remain closed on Friday 2 March.
The situation in respect of Monday 5 March will be assessed on Sunday and advice issued by noon.
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Congratulations to our Strategic Director @lorrainesanda who has been awarded an MBE in the King's New Year Honours List 👏
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Free school meals will be provided over the school summer holidays to ensure vulnerable children do not go hungry. orlo.uk/v30WA
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The result is in for the Ochil and South Perthshire constituency: John Nicolson has won with 26,882 votes #GE2019
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We will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions over the weekend and plan to provide an update by Sunday at noon about Monday's arrangements for schools and nurseries
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Our staff have cared for children of key workers & vulnerable families at our hubs. Since Easter, we’ve provided more than 4,000 places , with 300 staff supporting learning, sports & activities.Saying thanks are Cllrs Forson & Lindsay & Chief Education Officer Lorraine Sanda.
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Given the continuing bad weather conditions and the issuing by the Met Office of a red weather warning covering Clackmannanshire and surrounding areas, all schools and nurseries will remain closed on Thursday 1 March.
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Huge congratulations to @AlloaAcademy’s depute head Liz Thomson who has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to education in Scotland clacks.gov.uk/council/press/… #BirthdayHonours #PlatinumJubilee #JubileeHonours
ALT Alloa Academy pupils congratulate Liz Thomson on her British Empire Medal, presenting her with a bouquet
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We have launched a support line to help Clackmannanshire's most vulnerable people. Call 01259 452275 or email communitysupport@clacks.gov.uk and leave your contact details. Help us make a difference by retweeting this & spreading the news socsi.in/GgM52
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All schools and nurseries will be open on Monday 5 March.
For secondary schools, some school bus pick up times are amended for safety reasons due to the snowy and icy conditions. If your child takes the school bus, please check for amended times here clacks.gov.uk/document/9999.…
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We will be opening a hub for children of urgent NHS workers at Alloa Academy tomorrow. Two further hubs will open on Tuesday at Lornshill Academy and Alva Academy for urgent NHS workers and key workers. For more information see our education page. socsi.in/YhN4s
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A Mobile Testing Unit will be in the car park to the rear of Alloa Town Hall car from tomorrow.
If you live in the Alloa area, please book a test as a precaution to help halt the spread of Covid-19.
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Our Education Plan 2017/18 - National Improvement Framework is available via this link #girfec socsi.in/National-Improvemen…
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Our amazing Contact Centre and Community Support Helpline staff have been working hard to make sure they are on the end on the phone to help people who are most in need and they're doing it with a smile! So please be patient, treat them with respect and most of all, be kind.
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Along with our partners, we’ll be signing the #StirlingClacksCityDeal later today, to deliver projects to help develop our economy and improve the lives of our local communities
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Our staff have been working hard in challenging circumstances to ensure that we continue to provide critical services to the most vulnerable people in our community. Your messages of support and thanks are helping to keep us going. So thank you! socsi.in/gC6J5
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The new councillor elected for the Clackmannanshire East ward is Denis Coyne, Scottish Conservative and Unionist. Full details of the results will be published on the Council website in coming days.
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Well done to Clackmannanshire’s young people for their continued hard work and resilience as they receive official results from the SQA today. We’re proud of you all 👏 #SQAResultsDay orlo.uk/psxoN
@AlloaAcademy @AlvaAcademy @Lornshill @clackscsss @ClacksEducation
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For 40 years, Strathcarron Hospice has helped people to live with illness & make the most of the time they have, providing support & care to local families. We'll be turning the Speirs Centre in Alloa blue this evening #WeAreStrathcarron #40yearsofcare orlo.uk/lTXdi
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A partnership between Clackmannanshire Council and @NHSForthValley has seen 200 walking aids recovered to be recycled or given a new lease of life.
Thanks to everyone who handed in a walking aid, helping the NHS and the planet.
Read all about it 👉 orlo.uk/hnkuQ
ALT Photo of Andrew Lindsay and some of the walking aids recovered.
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Our staff have been working hard to support the more vulnerable members of our community. Since lockdown began, the team have made 10,000 food grab bags which have been delivered to the community at an average of 500/day. Thank you. #keepingclacksconnected orlo.uk/VyYOI
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Our Waste Services staff have had some amazing messages of thanks for the work they are doing in these exceptional circumstances. It's the small things like this which help keep our operatives going. socsi.in/QtwvD
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96.5% of Clackmannanshire school leavers went on to a ‘positive destination’ last year of higher education, further education, training, voluntary work or employment. This is more than ever before, and means that Clackmannanshire was 3rd in the list of all Scottish council areas
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Covid-19 cases are rising fast in Clackmannanshire with a positive rate of 131.9 per 100,000 population. It is essential that we all follow the guidelines to keep ourselves, our families and our communities safe orlo.uk/Zfqop
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A footwear and clothing grant of £100 will automatically be paid to those parents who receive a free school meal payment and who meet the eligibility criteria. If your circumstances have changed recently, you might now be eligible for free school meals.
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Children, families & staff from Sauchie Nursery welcomed the First Minister & Children’s Minister this morning. They told them about their wonderful nursery, and how they are already benefitting from 1140 hrs of childcare #1140hours #ELCExpansion
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A huge thank you to 13 year old Maxwell who stood outside Menstrie House and played his bagpipes for the residents and staff. See the video on our Facebook page: tinyurl.com/txok3c6
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Look out for our member of staff, Peter McNie on @stvnews today. Peter, who works in our waste team, was one of the 50 key workers to have their portrait painted by local artist Karen Strang during lockdown.
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Well done to all our young people receiving their exam results today. We're proud of all the hard work you've put in 😁 socsi.in/YDJ4S @AlloaAcademy @AlvaAcademy @Lornshill
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We’re delighted that our bid for investment for a new build @lochies16 has been successful.
The school has been selected for the 3rd phase of funding as part of the £2bn Learning Estate Investment Programme.
The school, located next to the new Wellbeing Hub, will open in 2027.
More school building projects in Scotland will benefit from a share of the £2bn Learning Estate Investment Programme to build new, modern facilities.
Three Additional Support Needs (ASN) schools are among the projects announced by @JennyGilruth
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A free shuttle bus will run between Alloa Shillinghill (stance 2) and the vaccination centre @FVCollege's Alloa Campus from Monday. The bus will run every 20 minutes, 7 days a week. No need to book. More info: orlo.uk/2my1e @NHSForthValley @clacksCTSI @alloatiser
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Well done to everyone @Banchoryps one of 38 schools in Scotland officially recognised for excellence in digital teaching and learning with the award of national ‘Digital School’ status.
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We are delighted that the new housing development at Primrose Street, Alloa, has won the Town Centre Living Award category of the Scotland Loves Local Award 2022. It has transformed a derelict town centre site into a stunning development of 60 dementia friendly flats.
The ‘Town Centre Living Award’ this year goes to @ClacksCouncil and Kingdom Housing Association 🎉 Thanks to @pagepark for sponsoring the award 🥇 #SLLAwards #ScotlandLovesLocal #towncentres #communities #housing
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Following the Deputy First Minister's announcement today on pupils return to school in August, you can find an update for parent and carers from our Chief Education Officer on our website orlo.uk/5uOmu
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This is the declaration of the votes in the @clackscouncil area for the #EuropeanElection2019. This local total will now be added to other areas in Scotland to produce the 6 members to serve the whole of Scotland. These results will be announced by the Regional Returning Officer.
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Alloa Academy has been one of the first schools to take part in a Covid recovery visit from HM Inspectors of Education. Find out more about the successful visit via this link: orlo.uk/uJ7r5 @ClacksEducation @AlloaAcadPC @AlloaAcademy
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Ward 1 - Clackmannanshire West RESULT:
Turnout: 42%
Fairlie (SNP) ELECTED
Lee (CONS) ELECTED
McLuckie (LAB) ELECTED
Lindsay (SNP) ELECTED
#SLG22Result
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Following the Deputy FM's announcement on 23 June we have produced FAQs for the reopening of schools in August to answer any questions you may have. See our our web page for details. @ClacksEducation @AlloaAcademy @AlvaAcademy @Lornshill @ElccClacks
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The new Wellbeing Hub at The Pavilions, Alloa West has been launched with the help of local school pupils.
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Our vans were out again today delivering grab bag lunches to children of nursery, primary and secondary age who are eligible for free school lunches. You can find out more about this service and who is eligible on our website
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Our Wellbeing Hub and Lochies school plan has taken a major step forward as a team has now been selected to design and build both facilities in Alloa. Read more: orlo.uk/cUgDx
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First round of grants from the @scotgov Business Support Fund being paid to Clacks business today. Applications still open. More info here: socsi.in/b4Ikr
@ClacksCTSI @CeterisScotland @AlloaFirst @Clacksfirst @ClacksBUS @FSB_Scotland @DiscoverClacks @Forthvalleych
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The Alloa and Grangemouth constituency result - Brian Leishman (Scottish Labour Party) has won with 18,039 votes #GE24
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Congratulations to our Painter & Decorator Callum Bonner! 👏🥇 @FVCollege
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Our Summer of Wellbeing programme has exciting free activities available for children, young people and families to try during the school holidays. Find out more on our web page: orlo.uk/ds5N9 @ScotGovEdu #getintosummer @ClacksEducation @ActiveClacks
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Pupils at Abercromby Primary, St Bernadette’s RC Primary and Tulach Nursery celebrated the official opening of their Tullibody South Campus with some special events clacks.gov.uk/council/press/…
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The official Clackmannanshire service to commemorate and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth will take place in St Mungo’s Parish Church, Alloa, on Tuesday 20 September at 6pm. Everyone in Clackmannanshire is invited to attend this service to mark the life of her late Majesty.
ALT Poster showing black and white image of the Queen and Prince Phillip on their visit to Clackmannanshire in 1963. With text inviting residents to the Clackmannanshire Service of Thanksgiving. Council logo at the bottom.
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It's not always possible to avoid getting norovirus, but following the NHS advice in the link can help stop the virus spreading.
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190 local families have benefited from phase 2 of the Scottish Government's Connecting Scotland Programme receiving a device and access to the internet orlo.uk/gbvEe
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We’ve extended free school meal provision during the holidays so vulnerable children don’t go hungry. As well as payments to eligible families, from today and for next 6 weeks we’ll provide grab bag lunches for collection on weekdays at various locations. orlo.uk/i2dij
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Clackmannanshire’s three secondary schools will be teaching pupils CPR skills, and Lornshill Academy is the first to receive a Call Push Rescue CPR training kit from British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland clacks.gov.uk/council/press/…
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Good luck to all our athletes competing in Tokyo, particularly Alloa's Duncan Scott, who's first event in the pool is on Sunday.
OLYMPIC SWIMMING SCHEDULE
Here is your schedule to watch all Scottish Swimmers in action over the coming weeks 🏊. Diving schedule will follow shortly.
To watch the action live, click here: buff.ly/2UtN8Zu
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Positive Inspection Report for Lornshill Academy... tinyurl.com/ycmpkoc4
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School term dates for 2021/22 and 2022/23 are available for information via the link given. @ClacksEducation orlo.uk/hiZsb
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Library staff wish everyone a very Merry Christmas - they have created this book tree to mark the season @ClacksEducation orlo.uk/vWNFq
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Our Education Service welcomes the First Minister's announcement regarding the reopening of schools in August orlo.uk/qfThv
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Local organisations are working together to co-ordinate activity in order to provide effective support to our local business community. socsi.in/djDrz @ClacksCTSI @CeterisScotland @AlloaFirst @Clacksfirst @ClacksBUS @FSB_Scotland @DiscoverClacks @Forthvalleych
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Congratulations to @abercrombyPS, finalists in the Parent and Family Engagement category in the #ScotEdAwards 👏
Congratulations to this year’s finalists in the Parent and Family Engagement category, as part of the #ScotEdAwards.
Nominations were of a very high standard and reaching the final stages of the awards is a great achievement. Well done! 👏 Find out more: scottisheducationawards.co.u…
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A new walk-in test centre for people without Covid symptoms opens in Alva tomorrow: orlo.uk/qpnQN @NHSforthvalley @AlvaAcademy @AlvaCommCouncil @Alva_PSNursery @Alva_glen
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Information on our online learning and childcare for key workers and vulnerable children remain as previously outlined, although these will now continue until 29 January clacks.gov.uk/coronavirus/le…
Following the First Minister’s update to @scotparl this afternoon, all pupils will continue their studies online until 1 Feb - except vulnerable children and those of key workers.
This will be kept under review
Read more➡️bit.ly/2Xcuym0
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Good luck to blind Clackmannanshire cyclist, Laura Cluxton, who is taking part in a 500 mile cycle challenge to raise funds for Forth Valley Sensory Centre.
Part Two of @pixielaurac and her 50 mile challenge for our #charity. So grateful for her #fundraising efforts at this difficult time and showing once again that #SightLoss is no barrier to setting amazing goals! piped.video/b2_43rJNaW0
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Poverty & equality campaigner @KilkennyChris talks to our #ChallengePoverty Week summit from a personal perspective about how we can take positive steps to alleviate the effects of adverse childhood experiences to help us #ChallengePovertyClacks
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Ward 4 - Clackmannanshire South RESULT:
Turnout: 41.7%
Earle (LAB) ELECTED
Forson (SNP) ELECTED
Holden (SNP) ELECTED
Quinn (GRN) ELECTED
#SLG22Result
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Adverse weather forecast - current information is that all schools will be open tomorrow morning (Wednesday) as usual. Any changes to this will be communicated directly to parents/carers and via social media tomorrow morning.
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We are supporting families who receive free school meals during the December break. A winter payment of £100 will be included meaning that families who receive a clothing grant, will receive £123 for each child. @ClacksEducation orlo.uk/a1ouX
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We’re lighting up yellow and blue as Clackmannanshire stands with the people of Ukraine.
You can also show your support by helping the aid efforts of the @decappeal here 👉 orlo.uk/wbcqY
#StandWithUkraine
ALT Speirs Centre, Alloa, lit up in blue and yellow.
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1/2 Following the Scottish Government's announcement regarding the closure of schools, we would like to reassure parents and carers that we have been working on a range of options to plan for this event. socsi.in/LL24P
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If you are an NHS health or care worker with children who normally attend a Clackmannanshire school or nursery, please check our website for the latest update on the care arrangements we have in place from tomorrow. socsi.in/kdaIq
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A @Lornshill Academy pupil was recently introduced to HRH The Princess Royal after graduating from a leadership academy. Luke Sutherland, who is in S3, was selected to participate in a @Columba1400 Values Based Leadership experience.
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Staff and service users at Ludgate House in Alloa have been brightening up their outdoor surroundings by making colourful pom poms for their very own wee Tree of Hope. They've also been growing lots of vegetable and there is a bumper crop.
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The Speirs Centre in Alloa is lit green today to support #WorldCerebralPalsyDay orlo.uk/8R10n @WorldCPDay @CpScotland
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A Mobile Testing Unit will be at Sauchie Hall on 26, 27 & 28 January. Please book a test as a precaution to help halt the spread of Covid-19. These tests are for anyone who lives or work in Clacks and are not showing coronavirus symptoms.
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Please see the latest update on our web page for those children and families who are eligible for free school meals but do not have a place at one of our education Hubs. socsi.in/XxFIl
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Congratulations to Tulach Early Years Centre which has been praised by the Care Inspectorate in a newly published report. Read more on our website: orlo.uk/HEY3j
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We’re reviewing how we deliver face-to-face customer services at our corporate HQ.
It’s vital that we gather feedback from customers to help shape reception services in the future.
Please give us your views via this online survey orlo.uk/wrzc5
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It's exam result day today and a time to reflect on the hard work put in by all our young people. The results show an increase in the number of presentations compared to last year. Congratulations to you all. Read more:
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With concern about case levels locally, the Council Leader is asking everyone in Clackmannanshire to focus on doing everything we can as individual citizens and as a community to suppress Covid-19, to help prevent the need to move to Level 4 restrictions orlo.uk/9btlT
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We’re celebrating 120 years since the opening of Alloa Baths and Gymnasium! Explore our display in the Speirs Centre library during April. socsi.in/FTQuP
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Our school staff have continued to provide ideas for our learners to keep them occupied over the past few days. If you've not seen them already, have a look at your child's schools Twitter or Facebook page or follow this link: socsi.in/RDU6X socsi.in/BpCQ1
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We’re delighted that @AlloaHub has won the Celebrating Thriving Communities Award at the Scottish Thistle Awards for Central and East #ThistleAwards
The winner of the Celebrating Thriving Communities award is @AlloaHub! Congratulations! #ThistleAwards
ALT Image of the interior of a room with display tables, desks and shelves with a purple background. Text reads at top Winner Celebrating Thriving Communities Award, Alloa Hub Ltd. Scottish Thistle Awards Central & East Thistle Awards with Scottish Thistle Awards logo.
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Council's phasing plan ensures safe re-opening of schools... tinyurl.com/y8hl8ykl
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Tullibody Library is now located within the Tullibody South Campus. Why not pop in check it out?
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School meals services will be operating.
We would like to thank all the parents and volunteers who helped us prepare to reopen our schools and nurseries tomorrow, showing fantastic community spirit.
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Three Clackmannanshire schools in the top 10 of the #scotlandwalkoffame for #WalkToSchoolWeek Well done @abercrombyPS @CraigbankPS @DeerparkPrimary
Congratulations to @CapshardPS @FifeCouncil for making it back to No.1 on the #scotlandwalkoffame for the second day of #WalkToSchoolWeek
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Government is issuing more guidance for early learning & childcare settings on 15 June. To ensure our arrangements are fully aligned with this we'll confirm nursery places as soon as possible after this. Check web for updates, e:education@clacks.gov.uk
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Schools and nurseries are closed for the holidays but children’s services are ALWAYS available. Don’t hesitate to seek help or guidance if you’re worried about a child’s welfare orlo.uk/pI9MF #KeepingKidsSafeXmas
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Flags at Kilncraigs were lowered to half mast this morning following the tragic events in Manchester
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Positive news for an Alva based company
✍️ We're delighted to announce that UK Government has valued our 11 February contract, to provide manufacturing capacity for #COVID19 Lateral Flow Antigen Tests, at £374 million.
📃 A UK Public Sector disclosure was published today by @DHSCgovuk.
#ODX | THREAD
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You can see the latest Education updates including information about free school meals and nursery provision via this web page: socsi.in/CoGXt
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We're encouraging all residents in Tullibody to take a PCR Covid test at one of the mobile testing sites in the area. You will find the latest update and details on where mobile test sites are located on our website orlo.uk/uz8vI
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Positive Moves, a project aimed at helping people into employment, was launched at Alloa Town Hall. The programme will be run in partnership by Clackmannanshire Works and Clackmannanshire Economic Regeneration Trust.
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Power has been restored to Tillicoultry. Christmas Eve was a terrible time for this to have happened - we hope those affected are still able to enjoy some festivities. Thanks to everyone involved in getting the power back on and supporting local residents.
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