Date: 19 August 2008
Council services are subject to disruption due to nationwide action by Unite the Union, GMB and Unison.
Important information for businesses:
Trade Waste
There will be no Council trade waste collections in the city centre on Wednesday 20. Businesses with scheduled Wednesday collections are advised to present trade waste on Thursday 21 and leave it out until collected. Every effort will be made to maintain cleanliness in the city centre and we ask for businesses' support in keeping streets and pavements clear and litter to a minimum.
Street cleanliness
Every effort will be made to maintain cleanliness in the City Centre and we ask for businesses support in keeping streets and pavements clear and litter to a minimum.
Council offices/buildings/cultural venues
Some Council buildings may be closed. Please check in advance before travelling.
Important information for residents:
Schools, Nurseries, Community Centres, Child and Family Centres
The above services and School Crossing Guide services may be affected. Children who usually have school lunches are encouraged to take a packed lunch. The full impact on schools will be assessed on Monday 18 August when staff return. Information on opening and closing will be available on Tuesday 19 August on the Council website and be broadcast on Forth One and Forth 2. For further information tel 0131 200 2383.
Health and Social Care Services (Adults) and Social Work Services for Children
Vulnerable clients will be prioritised for an emergency service. If you are aware of an adult or a child at risk tel: 0800 731 6969. All current day service users should check with their service before attending. No adult lunch clubs will be operated by school kitchens.
Housing
Homeless people or those in need of emergency accommodation tel: 0131 529 7368. Council tenants needing emergency repairs tel: 0131 200 2345.
Refuse Collection
Households with scheduled Wednesday collections should put out their bin as normal. If your bin is not emptied, please remove it from the kerbside and represent your bin the following Wednesday. Any additional bin bags will be collected at this time.
Garden Waste
There will be no garden waste collections on Wednesday 20 August. Households with scheduled collections are advised not to present their waste until their next scheduled collection date or take it to the nearest recycling centre.
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