Welcome to this week's Financial Inclusion Network news

The Financial Inclusion Network is an informal group of over 250 members taken from the Public and Third Sectors which covers all areas of South Lanarkshire.  This network is to share information from a wide range of themes. We hope to provide a new update each week that can be accessed by all members at any time to see what is going on in the area under the headings below. If you would like an item included within our weekly news, please complete our short online form here: https://forms.office.com/e/Ht5w7iAuFi.  For further information, please email communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Money is not the only problem – Employment

If you are looking for work, there are services within South Lanarkshire who can help you with this. They can provide training, support and advice for you. They can also help if you are in work but need to develop your skills to secure better paid jobs or need to know about your employment rights including how much the Living Wage is or what in work benefits you can claim

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/directory/182/money_is_not_the_only_problem/category/524

Have Your Say on the Council Plan

Everyone in South Lanarkshire is being encouraged to have their say on the Council Plan, Connect.  Consultation is now underway on the plan, which sets out the council’s vision,  values and priorities for the future - https://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/3004/Have_your_say_on_Council_Plan

Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) – Vacancy

VASLan are currently looking for a new Chief Executive Officer.  The closing date for applicants is Monday 9 November 2026.  Follow the link for more information:-

https://vaslan.org.uk/vacancies/chief-executive-officer/

Whitlawburn Community Resource Centre

We are delighted to have our Winter Warmer Land back this November. All welcome! Come along and speak to the various organisations coming along to find out ways you can save money, support the environment within your community and stay warm this winter. We will have FREE warm items, school uniforms and winter coats as well as hot food and drink.

Phone:- 0141 641 5005

Website:- https://www.facebook.com/events/1087760697412811/?active_tab=discussion