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Joe Fagan

@joejfagan.bsky.social

East Kilbridean│Member of the Scottish Parliament│Councillor for East Kilbride Central North│Scottish Labour & Coop

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Michael Shanks MP@michaelshanksmp.co.uk · 2mo ago

Massive news for Britain - and a breakthrough moment for British nuclear - UK’s Rolls-Royce SMR win multibillion-pound Sweden nuclear export contract www.gov.uk/government/n...

Government backing helps UK’s Rolls-Royce SMR win multibillion-pound Sweden nuclear export contract

Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected by the Swedish development company Videberg Kraft to build small modular reactors (SMRs) in Sweden, marking a major multibillion-pound export win for the UK and a bre...

gov.uk

Joe Fagan@joejfagan.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Our family support hubs in South Lanarkshire have been shortlisted for the Cosla Excellence Awards - practical and successful examples of early intervention in action. Very worthy contenders! www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/ce...

Celebrating Local Excellence: 15 Scottish Projects Shortlisted for 2025 COSLA Awards

Fifteen projects from across Scotland have been chosen as finalists for the 2025 Excellence Awards - COSLA’s annual celebration of Scottish Local Government success.

cosla.gov.uk

Joe Fagan@joejfagan.bsky.social · 11mo ago

For every £1 invested in our Money Matters Advice Service, over £12 is gained by South Lanarkshire residents.

South Lanarkshire Council@southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 11mo ago

Households across South Lanarkshire gained more than £27 million in the last year thanks to the council’s Money Matters Advice Service. The service helped clients find solutions to debt, as well as making successful welfare benefit claims and appeals. More in the View: https://orlo.uk/Ratej

This image shows Councillor Lesley McDonald and a member of the council's Money Matters advice service sitting at a table with leaflets in front of them and Money Matters banners behind them
Joe Fagan@joejfagan.bsky.social · last yr.

We're turning a vacant business centre into temporary accommodation to help get South Lanarkshire through the homelessness emergency. Find out more here 👇

South Lanarkshire Council@southlanarkshire.gov.uk · last yr.

A significant investment has been agreed to help tackle homelessness in South Lanarkshire. The project will turn a vacant building in Hamilton into 15 temporary ‘First Stop’ housing units. More details in the View: https://orlo.uk/55Qhn

This is an exterior image of the council-owned, former Beckford Street Business Centre in Hamilton which will be converted into homeless accommodation
Michael Shanks MP@michaelshanksmp.co.uk · last yr.

Britain's clean energy future is being built now. Our Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan, part of the Industrial Strategy, will unlock growth potential across the country. Today, we set out the next phase of Britain’s clean energy transformation:  www.gov.uk/government/n...

Clean energy future to be 'built in Britain'

Government publishes its Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan to ensure the clean energy revolution is built in Britain.

gov.uk

Duncan Weldon@duncanweldon.bsky.social · last yr.

Was listening to Bloomberg radio earlier. I didn’t realise “a Liz Truss scenario” was a term about the bond market that Americans used when talking to other Americans for a mostly American audience. Is this soft power?

Joe Fagan@joejfagan.bsky.social · last yr.

A £55 million building back programme, over £1bn of spending on jobs and services and one of the lowest Council Tax rises in Scotland.

South Lanarkshire Council@southlanarkshire.gov.uk · last yr.

A £55 million investment boost has been agreed for South Lanarkshire, with projects set to benefit communities across the area. And the investment programme will be delivered despite Council Tax rates in the area now expected to be the lowest in all 32 local authority areas in Scotland.

Joe Fagan@joejfagan.bsky.social · last yr.

What are we here for as public servants if not to make a difference that will outlast us? Marmot is a lens to improve people's life chances, extend people's lives and refocus public policy.

South Lanarkshire Council@southlanarkshire.gov.uk · last yr.

South Lanarkshire is at the heart of a bold new collaboration to tackle health inequalities. The Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland brings a new approach north of the border that has previously had success in parts of England and Wales, including improvements in life expectancy.

Ballot Box Scotland@ballotbox.scot · last yr.

Kirkitilloch East, North and Twechar (East Dunbartonshire) by-election, first preferences: Lab: 958 (30.2%, +1.0) SNP: 726 (22.9%, -16.0) Lib Dem: 677 (21.3%, +2.6) RUK: 476 (15%, new) Con: 131 (4.1%, -7.8) Grn: 128 (4%, new) Alba: 63 (2%, new) Sovereignty: 18 (0.6%, new) Labour elected stage TBC.

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South Lanarkshire Council@southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 2y ago

Weather Warning – schools closure Due to the Red Alert weather warning issued for much of Scotland, including South Lanarkshire, the decision has been taken to close all our schools and nurseries tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025. Staff and pupils should not travel to these establishments tomorrow.