EDC have pulled the plug and are now in recess!
These decisions applied from close of business on Wednesday 18 March, for the foreseeable future and until such time as guidance changes and updates will then be provided.
Council Service Delivery
All Council services are moving to emergency service delivery only. There will be no access to the general public to Council buildings and facilities.
Schools
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Specific service delivery updates include:
Residential bin collection will continue as normal
Special uplifts are suspended
Garden Waste collection, originally due to begin in March is suspended
Care & Repair - suspended
Property maintenance and repairs - emergencies only.
All Council meetings have been suspended for the foreseeable future and the council is formally in recess.
Council and EDLC Trust facilities will also close to the public across East Dunbartonshire. The closures decision applies to:
Council Facilities: Community Hubs:
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Hide AdBearsden Hub, Bishopbriggs Hub, Kirkintilloch Hub and Lennoxtown Hub (arrangements are in place for Registration and Licencing services)
Community Centres:
Auchinairn Community Centre, Hillhead Community Centre, Milngavie Community Education Centre,Torrance Community Centre
Public Halls:
Bearsden Hall, Milngavie Town Hall, The War Memorial Hall Bishopbriggs, Westerton Hall
All community lets in Council facilities, including schools (with the exception of lets for Breakfact Clubs, After School provision and Early Years Provision which will be maintained)
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Hide AdMugdock Country Park remains open but no council facilities will be open.
EDLC Trust Facilities
All libraries
All sports and leisure facilities: Allander Leisure Centre, Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre, the Leisuredrome Bishopbriggs and Huntershill Sports Facility
The Lillie Art Gallery; The Auld Kirk Museum; Kilmardinny House; and Kirkintilloch Town Hall
Community arts classes and sport development activity
Pitches & Pavilions
Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP)
Kirkintilloch Health & Care Centre remains open for appointments only. There is no drop in access to this building.
Arrangements for Registration
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Registration of Deaths
Deaths must be registered within eight days and only when the Medical Certificate for Cause of Death (MCCD) has been issued.
Licensing
All new applications are suspended. Arrangements are in place for renewals and these will be communicated directly.
Council Payments
Payments can only be made by Touchtone telephone on 0300 123 4524, or online at www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/payments
The council will keep communities advised of where to access services and thank everyone for their continued support, co-operation and understanding in these unprecedented and challenging times.
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