Councillor Joe Fagan is the Leader of the Council and Councillor Gerry Convery as Depute Leader.
Who is the head of housing for South Lanarkshire Council?
Stephen Gibson
Following competitive interviews, Stephen Gibson has been appointed as Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). Stephen has a long career in local authority and social housing, most recently at as Divisional Director of Planning, Housing, Building Standards and Transport Strategy at Glasgow City Council.
Soumen Sengupta
Soumen Sengupta is the Director of Health and Social Care for South Lanarkshire.
How do I complain about South Lanarkshire Council?
You can also make your complaint in person, by phoning our Customer Services Centre on 0303 123 1015, or in writing to Freepost RSGJ-EYAE-EFBC, South Lanarkshire Council, 45 John Street, Blantyre, Glasgow G72 0JG (you do not need a stamp).
How many Councillors are there in South Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire Council is a democratic organisation. It comprises 64 elected Councillors who are responsible for agreeing policies about services and how the Council’s money is spent.
Who is the MP for South Lanarkshire?
Angela Crawley (born 3 June 1987) is a Scottish National Party politician. She was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lanark and Hamilton East at the 2015 general election.
Angela Crawley.
| Angela Crawley MP | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Stuart McDonald |
| Member of Parliament for Lanark and Hamilton East | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2015 |
Who is the minister responsible for housing?
The Hon Michael Sukkar MP was sworn in to the roles of Assistant Treasurer, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness, Social and Community Housing on 22 December 2020.
Kate Dempsey, Principal social worker, Head of Social Care Practice.
Where is the main office of South Lanarkshire based?
Hamilton
Council headquarters, hamilton
| Facility name | Council Headquarters, Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Building name | Council Offices |
| Address | Almada Street |
| Town | Hamilton |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
Local councils have a duty under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 to assess a person’s community care needs and decide whether to arrange any services. Any assistance should be based on an assessment of the person’s care needs and should take account of their preferences.
Can I cut down a tree in my garden South Lanarkshire?
Trees – arboriculture and preservation orders
If you live in a conservation area, you will need to give your local planning office six weeks’ notice before you intend to prune or fell trees. There is no charge for a tree preservation order.
How do I complain about my local council Scotland?
If you want to complain about the conduct of a councillor or a member of a devolved public body, you can complain to the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland (CESPLS).
What police force covers Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire is looked after by Police Scotland. In an emergency always dial 999. For non-urgent crime, contact your local police office or call 101.
Do you get paid to be a local councillor?
Councillors do not get paid a salary, however they do receive an annual allowance which reimburses them for time they have spent on council duties, as well as telephone and other office expenses.
What is the largest town in South Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire
Today, East Kilbride is one of Scotland’s largest towns.
How much do Scottish councillors get paid?
£19,571
The annual salary of an ordinary Edinburgh Councillor in 2022/ 23 is £19,571. The Council Leader’s annual salary is £58,719. All other Councillors’ salaries are calculated as a proportion of this. The Depute Leader and Lord Provost each receive a salary of £44,039.
Where is the best place to live in Lanarkshire?
Best cities (8)
- Biggar. #1 – Biggar. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Lanark. #2 – Lanark. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Hamilton. #3 – Hamilton. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- East Kilbride. #4 – East Kilbride. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Carluke. #5 – Carluke. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Larkhall. #6 – Larkhall.
- Strathaven. #7 – Strathaven.
Is Sir Lindsay Hoyle conservative or Labour?
Sir Lindsay Harvey Hoyle (born 10 June 1957) is a British politician who has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019 and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997. Before his election as Speaker, he was a member of the Labour Party.
Is Ian Blackford still an MP?
Ian Blackford (born 14 May 1961) is a Scottish politician serving as Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the House of Commons since 2017. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ross, Skye and Lochaber since 2015.
How do I contact the Ministry of Housing?
Contact us
- Phone: 0300 111 3000.
- Email: [email protected].
- Write:
- Please note that our office at Canary Wharf is closed so please do not send post to the Exchange Tower address.
- Fax: 020 7831 1942.
- Follow us: Twitter and LinkedIn.
What is the housing secretary responsible for?
Responsibilities. Includes investing in local areas to drive growth and create jobs, delivering the homes our country needs, supporting our community and faith groups, and overseeing local government, planning and building safety.