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Have Your Say on Viridor’s Proposal for a Polymer Recycling Facility

Due to current constraints on organising public meetings, Viridor are hosting a virtual exhibition where you can find detailed information about their proposals for a Polymer Recycling Facility beside the Dunbar Energy Recovery Facility at Oxwellmains

Before Viridor submit a planning application to East Lothian Council, they want to know your views on their proposals. Feedback is welcomed which, where possible, will help to shape the application that is submitted. The deadline for submitting your comments is 5pm on Friday 13 November 2020.
Visit the project website at www.viridor.consultationonline.co.uk between Wednesday 21 October and Friday 13 November 2020 to find out more about the proposals and to have your say.* Continue reading “Have Your Say on Viridor’s Proposal for a Polymer Recycling Facility”

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New Fire and Smoke Alarm Regulations February 2021

The attached information is circulated on behalf of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and details the forthcoming requirements regarding fire and smoke alarms in Scottish homes.

These regulations come into force in February 2021.

The new standard requires :-

  • One smoke alarm installed in the room most frequently used for general daytime living purposes
  • One smoke alarm in every circulation space on each storey, such as hallways and landings
  • One heat alarm installed in every kitchen
  • All alarms should be ceiling mounted and interlinked
  • Carbon monoxide detectors to be fitted where there is a carbon-fuelled appliance (such as boilers, fires (including open fires), heaters and stoves) or a flue

 

The following Scottish Government links provide additional guidance :-

https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/

https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-tolerable-standard-guidance/

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Feeling lonely or isolated – Call Age Scotland’s Friendship Line

Age Scotland’s free friendship line is a place for older people who are feeling isolated and lonely during these difficult times. If you need support and reassurance or just to hear a friendly voice, give them a call today. Call 0800 12 44 222.

Please pass this to anyone that you think might find the service and number useful.

 

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