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Business centre helps create over 470 jobs

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THE centre helping small businesses across Falkirk district has notched up another successful year. In its annual report, Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT) says it helped 260 businesses to start-up during 2004/2005 - creating more than 470 new jobs. Full details will be revealed at the organisation's annual general meeting tomorrow (Friday, September 23). Director… Continue reading Business centre helps create over 470 jobs

community, public sector

Community councils in West Lothian – nominations set to close

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ANYONE interested in standing for a community council in West Lothian has just a week left to put themselves forward. The closing date for nominations in the forthcoming elections is 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 29. Helen Taylor, the chair of West Lothian Association of Community Councils, said: "I'd encourage anyone interested in serving on… Continue reading Community councils in West Lothian – nominations set to close

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PR Store campaign shortlisted for top award

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A CAMPAIGN to promote community councils in West Lothian has been shortlisted for a top award. The drive - to make the local groups more accessible and accountable - has been nominated for a PRide Award, the "Oscars" of the public relations world. The contest is run by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)… Continue reading PR Store campaign shortlisted for top award

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Community councils’ group to hold AGM

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West Lothian Association of Community Councils will hold its annual general meeting in Houstoun House, Uphall, on Wednesday, September 14. The group will report on its work over the past year - including the launch of a new website ( http://www.yourcommunitycouncil.co.uk ) to promote the 34 community councils across West Lothian. The event will start… Continue reading Community councils’ group to hold AGM

business support, charities, community, housing

Jobs boost as Scots Secretary opens housing HQ

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A SCOTS housing association unveiled its new HQ today - along with plans to recruit around 20 new staff. Dunedin Canmore Housing Association said it was advertising a variety of jobs as part of a growth strategy. The news came as Scottish Secretary Alistair Darling officially opened the Association's new offices at New Mart Road… Continue reading Jobs boost as Scots Secretary opens housing HQ

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Scottish Secretary to open new housing HQ

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SCOTTISH Secretary Alistair Darling is set to officially open the new offices of Dunedin Canmore Housing Association tomorrow (Wednesday, August 24). The headquarters, at New Mart Road, is part of the multi-million pound Quadrant development next to Edinburgh’s historic Corn Exchange. Mr Darling is the local MP for the area. Association chief executive Ewan Fraser… Continue reading Scottish Secretary to open new housing HQ

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Livingston residents urged to set up community councils

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PEOPLE in Livingston are being urged to come forward and represent their communities. Many areas of the new town have no community council - and miss out on the opportunity to scrutinise planning and licensing applications. "Livingston has a fair share of residents and tenant groups," said Helen Taylor, the chair of West Lothian Association… Continue reading Livingston residents urged to set up community councils

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City housing association has new boss

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AN Edinburgh housing association has a new boss. Ewan Fraser is the new chief executive of Dunedin Canmore Housing Association. The organisation manages nearly 4000 homes around Edinburgh, West Lothian, Stirling and Fife. Mr Fraser (51), who lives in Fairmilehead in Edinburgh, officially took up his new position today (Monday, August 1). He replaces Alan… Continue reading City housing association has new boss