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Up to 150,000 council workers across Scotland are due to take part in a second 24-hour strike over pay on Wednesday.Up to 150,000 council workers across Scotland are due to take part in a second 24-hour strike over pay on Wednesday.
Bin collections, ferry services and schools are likely to be disruptedBin collections, ferry services and schools are likely to be disrupted
The local government body Cosla said it was willing to meet with union officials but that they had to be more realistic about their demands for an increase to the 2.5% pay offer on the table.The local government body Cosla said it was willing to meet with union officials but that they had to be more realistic about their demands for an increase to the 2.5% pay offer on the table.
The impact of Wednesday's walkout is expected to be on a similar scale to that on 20 August, with school closures, ferry cancellations and disruption to refuse collections predicted.The impact of Wednesday's walkout is expected to be on a similar scale to that on 20 August, with school closures, ferry cancellations and disruption to refuse collections predicted.
Below is a round-up of the disruption which is expected in your area.Below is a round-up of the disruption which is expected in your area.
North of Scotland South of Scotland Highlands and Islands Tayside and Central Glasgow and the West Edinburgh and the East North of Scotland South of Scotland Highlands and Islands Tayside and Central Glasgow and the West Edinburgh and the East
NORTH OF SCOTLANDNORTH OF SCOTLAND
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Aberdeen City:Aberdeen City:
Many education services will be disrupted by the strike action. A number of nursery schools will be closed, and several primary and secondary schools will only be open to pupils in certain year groups. Many education services will be disrupted by the strike action. A number of nursery schools will be closed, and several primary and secondary schools will only be open to pupils in certain year groups. About 10,000 pupils will be affected by 41 closures or partial closures.
Other services such as leisure centres, libraries and museums are expected to be affected.Other services such as leisure centres, libraries and museums are expected to be affected.
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Aberdeenshire:Aberdeenshire:
Refuse collections are expected to take place as normal, although there could be some disruption to services in Macduff. Bins that are not collected will be taken on Saturday.Refuse collections are expected to take place as normal, although there could be some disruption to services in Macduff. Bins that are not collected will be taken on Saturday.
All schools are open to staff but 12 secondary and 16 primary schools will be shut, and five nurseries are expected to close. Three special schools will be closed to pupils. All schools are open to staff but 30 schools are closed or partially closed, and five nurseries are expected to close. Three special schools will be closed to pupils.
The Forest View Centre in Stonehaven and Robertson Road day care centre in Fraserburgh will be offering a limited service, although council-run transport will be unavailable.
Criminal justice, child care and home care services are expected to be mostly unaffected. But all family centres will be closed and the housing offices at Peterhead and Stonehaven will be closed to the public.Criminal justice, child care and home care services are expected to be mostly unaffected. But all family centres will be closed and the housing offices at Peterhead and Stonehaven will be closed to the public.
A number of libraries and leisure centres will also be affected.A number of libraries and leisure centres will also be affected.
The Ellon and Inverurie community centres were due to close.The Ellon and Inverurie community centres were due to close.
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Orkney:Orkney:
The following schools will be closed: Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Academy, Burray Primary School, Hope Primary School , Papdale Primary and Language Unit, Evie Primary School, Shapinsay Primary School, Dounby Primary School and Glaitness Primary School. A total of 12 schools will be closed, affecting more than 2,000 pupils, including those at: Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Academy, Burray Primary School, Hope Primary School , Papdale Primary and Language Unit, Evie Primary School, Shapinsay Primary School, Dounby Primary School and Glaitness Primary School.
Sanday and Stronsay nurseries are also due to shut.Sanday and Stronsay nurseries are also due to shut.
Kirkwall Swimming Pool will be not be open. Orkney and Stromness libraries were also due to close. The Orkney museum will be shut.Kirkwall Swimming Pool will be not be open. Orkney and Stromness libraries were also due to close. The Orkney museum will be shut.
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Moray:Moray:
Ten primary schools will be closed, but the nurseries at Kinloss and St Gerladine's will be open. Six secondary schools will be open as normal, although Elgin High will be closed to S5 pupils. There may be some disruption to school meals. Ten primary schools will be closed, but the nurseries at Kinloss and St Gerladine's will be open. Six secondary schools will be open as normal, although Elgin High will be closed to S5 pupils. About 2,000 pupils are affected. There may be some disruption to school meals.
Bin collections are expected to take place as normal, although Elgin may be affected by the strike. Residents have been advised to put rubbish out for collection as normal.Bin collections are expected to take place as normal, although Elgin may be affected by the strike. Residents have been advised to put rubbish out for collection as normal.
Street sweeping in Elgin is likely to be disrupted as staff are due to be redeployed to priority refuse collection.Street sweeping in Elgin is likely to be disrupted as staff are due to be redeployed to priority refuse collection.
The recycling centres at Elgin, Keith and Forres will also be closed as a result of industrial action by council staff.The recycling centres at Elgin, Keith and Forres will also be closed as a result of industrial action by council staff.
The only meals on wheels service due to be affected is in the Buckie area.The only meals on wheels service due to be affected is in the Buckie area.
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Shetland:Shetland:
Staff in some essential services will be exempt from the strike action, including those working in care homes, meals on wheels and residential services for adults and children with special needs.Staff in some essential services will be exempt from the strike action, including those working in care homes, meals on wheels and residential services for adults and children with special needs.
There will also be emergency health and safety cover on the roads, ports and harbours.There will also be emergency health and safety cover on the roads, ports and harbours.
There will be no ferries apart from an emergency service for blue light services and animal care. There may also be some disruption to the inter-island air service.There will be no ferries apart from an emergency service for blue light services and animal care. There may also be some disruption to the inter-island air service.
Six schools will remain open all day, two until lunchtime.Six schools will remain open all day, two until lunchtime.
The Janet Courtney hostel will be closed, with a special ferry and flight arranged for Fair Isles pupils.The Janet Courtney hostel will be closed, with a special ferry and flight arranged for Fair Isles pupils.
The town hall and libraries will be shut. Public toilets will be closed and there is unlikely to be any refuse collection.The town hall and libraries will be shut. Public toilets will be closed and there is unlikely to be any refuse collection.
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Dumfries and Galloway:Dumfries and Galloway:
The council said a series of emergency meetings had been staged to ensure a well-planned response to the industrial action. Officials said they had held talks with unions to protect vital services for vulnerable residents.The council said a series of emergency meetings had been staged to ensure a well-planned response to the industrial action. Officials said they had held talks with unions to protect vital services for vulnerable residents.
Almost 40 schools were shut during last month's strike and education bosses said closure decisions would again be left in the hands of head teachers. Parents have been urged to check the council website for regular updates.Almost 40 schools were shut during last month's strike and education bosses said closure decisions would again be left in the hands of head teachers. Parents have been urged to check the council website for regular updates.
So far 45 schools have confirmed they will close. Meanwhile, householders have been advised that bins which are not lifted will be collected the following week.So far 45 schools have confirmed they will close. Meanwhile, householders have been advised that bins which are not lifted will be collected the following week.
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Scottish Borders:Scottish Borders:
A total of 17 primary and secondary schools are due to close and a meeting planned at Kelso High has been postponed until 6 October. No further details were available.A total of 17 primary and secondary schools are due to close and a meeting planned at Kelso High has been postponed until 6 October. No further details were available.
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HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDSHIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
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Highland:Highland:
The council said services were likely to be disrupted and it would endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum.The council said services were likely to be disrupted and it would endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum.
Plockton High, Portree High and Ullapool High will be closed. Fortrose Academy will be open for fifth and sixth year pupils only, Gairloch High will be open to pupils in S3-S6, and only pupils in S4, S5 and S6 will be able to attend Lochaber High. Ten secondary schools will be shut and eight were limiting classes to older year groups. Almost 50 primary schools and 19 nurseries will be closed.
More than 40 primary schools and 19 nurseries will be closed.
There will be no burials or cremations. Inverness registration office will be open for advice and information only, while offices in Wick, Thurso, Dingwall, Fort William and Portree will be shut.There will be no burials or cremations. Inverness registration office will be open for advice and information only, while offices in Wick, Thurso, Dingwall, Fort William and Portree will be shut.
Recycling centres will be closed and there will be no refuse collection.Recycling centres will be closed and there will be no refuse collection.
The Corran ferry between Nether Lochaber and Ardgour will not be operating.The Corran ferry between Nether Lochaber and Ardgour will not be operating.
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar:Comhairle nan Eilean Siar:
The local authority for the Western Isles is still assessing the potential impact. Council offices at Castlebay and Tarbert will be open, but may be subject to limited service.
But large schools and libraries could close and bus services expect to be affected. Many schools, particularly the larger ones, will be closed due to a lack of support staff and disruption to comhairle bus services. Individual schools were advising parents directly on the closures.
Last time, major disruption was avoided because pupils did not return to school following the summer holidays until the day after the strike. During last month's strike, major disruption was avoided because pupils did not return to school following the summer holidays until the day after the strike.
Libraries will be closed to the public. Sports centres will also be shut except at Lionel and Shawbost where the pools were expected to open, as will the Harris Sports Centre.
Refuse collection will be disrupted.
But services for vulnerable people, including those in residential and home care, were exempt from the action.
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Angus:Angus:
The local authority said it intended to keep as many schools open as possible but at least three primary schools were due to close.The local authority said it intended to keep as many schools open as possible but at least three primary schools were due to close.
Webster's, Monifieth, Carnoustie and Brechin high schools, along with Montrose Academy, will be open to S5 and S6 pupils only. A number of school lets and after-school clubs have also been cancelled.Webster's, Monifieth, Carnoustie and Brechin high schools, along with Montrose Academy, will be open to S5 and S6 pupils only. A number of school lets and after-school clubs have also been cancelled.
While there may be some disruption to social work services, residential care and community meals services will operate as normal.While there may be some disruption to social work services, residential care and community meals services will operate as normal.
All libraries and museums will be closed.All libraries and museums will be closed.
Refuse collection will be limited. Residents have been asked to retrieve unemptied bins from the kerbside until the next scheduled uplift. There will be no kerbside recycling service.Refuse collection will be limited. Residents have been asked to retrieve unemptied bins from the kerbside until the next scheduled uplift. There will be no kerbside recycling service.
The Carnoustie and Monifieth Access offices are due to be closed.The Carnoustie and Monifieth Access offices are due to be closed.
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Clackmannanshire:Clackmannanshire:
A number of nursery schools will be closed and primary schools will only be open until lunchtime, unlike last month when they were shut all day. Secondary schools will only be open to pupils in S4, S5 and S6. Schools were expected to confirm the details with parents by letter or text message. There will be no school meals and school crossing patrollers are due to take part in the industrial action.A number of nursery schools will be closed and primary schools will only be open until lunchtime, unlike last month when they were shut all day. Secondary schools will only be open to pupils in S4, S5 and S6. Schools were expected to confirm the details with parents by letter or text message. There will be no school meals and school crossing patrollers are due to take part in the industrial action.
Social work services will be limited and mental health services will be closed.Social work services will be limited and mental health services will be closed.
Several leisure centres are due to shut.Several leisure centres are due to shut.
Household waste and recycling services will not be affected.Household waste and recycling services will not be affected.
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Dundee: Dundee City Council said it could not guarantee normal services and apologised for any inconvenience the industrial action may cause.Dundee: Dundee City Council said it could not guarantee normal services and apologised for any inconvenience the industrial action may cause.
All nursery and primary schools will be closed with the exception of Claypotts Castle, Craigowl, Downfield and St Andrew's. Secondary schools will only be open to S4, S5 and S6 pupils. Kingspark School will be closed.All nursery and primary schools will be closed with the exception of Claypotts Castle, Craigowl, Downfield and St Andrew's. Secondary schools will only be open to S4, S5 and S6 pupils. Kingspark School will be closed.
Householders and businesses have been asked not to put their bins out on Wednesday as collections will be postponed.Householders and businesses have been asked not to put their bins out on Wednesday as collections will be postponed.
Parking charges will still apply.Parking charges will still apply.
There will be limited emergency social work, housing and homeless services.There will be limited emergency social work, housing and homeless services.
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Falkirk:Falkirk:
A number of facilities will be closed or partially shut, residents have been advised to contact service providers directly to see if they will be affected.A number of facilities will be closed or partially shut, residents have been advised to contact service providers directly to see if they will be affected.
The council said it hoped to maintain as many essential services as possible, such as meals on wheels and emergency social work.The council said it hoped to maintain as many essential services as possible, such as meals on wheels and emergency social work.
The collection of rubbish will be disrupted, but residents have been advised to leave out their bins as usual.The collection of rubbish will be disrupted, but residents have been advised to leave out their bins as usual.
Parents were due to be contacted individually about school closures.Parents were due to be contacted individually about school closures.
Community and leisure facilities will also be affected.Community and leisure facilities will also be affected.
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Stirling:Stirling:
Council offices at Viewforth, Municipal Building and Drummond House in Stirling will be open, but disruption is expected to registrars services, for the registration of births, deaths and marriages.Council offices at Viewforth, Municipal Building and Drummond House in Stirling will be open, but disruption is expected to registrars services, for the registration of births, deaths and marriages.
Most schools, nurseries and nursery classes are expected to be open, but there will be no school meals. School crossing patrollers, escorts and learning assistants may also be taking part in the action.Most schools, nurseries and nursery classes are expected to be open, but there will be no school meals. School crossing patrollers, escorts and learning assistants may also be taking part in the action.
Refuse collection will be affected and is expected to run a day later until the end of the week.Refuse collection will be affected and is expected to run a day later until the end of the week.
Workers in housing, social work and community services are due to take part in the strike, causing disruption to services.Workers in housing, social work and community services are due to take part in the strike, causing disruption to services.
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Perth and Kinross:Perth and Kinross:
The council said it would try to minimise disruption to the public and maintain key services.The council said it would try to minimise disruption to the public and maintain key services.
All council-run primary schools and secondary schools will be open to pupils, but nursery schools and classes will be closed. All after-school clubs will be cancelled.All council-run primary schools and secondary schools will be open to pupils, but nursery schools and classes will be closed. All after-school clubs will be cancelled.
All adult resource centres and day centres will be closed. Meals on wheels will be provided as normal.All adult resource centres and day centres will be closed. Meals on wheels will be provided as normal.
Householders have been advised to put their rubbish out for collection, but to put it out again on the next collection date if not picked up.Householders have been advised to put their rubbish out for collection, but to put it out again on the next collection date if not picked up.
The majority of council offices will be closed, apart from the council headquarters in Perth High Street and the Atrium in Glover Street, Perth.The majority of council offices will be closed, apart from the council headquarters in Perth High Street and the Atrium in Glover Street, Perth.
The Registrars Services on the High Street in Perth will be open, but all other registrars offices will be shut.The Registrars Services on the High Street in Perth will be open, but all other registrars offices will be shut.
The district court in Perth will be open.The district court in Perth will be open.
Members of the public have been told to call the customer service centre after 1000 BST on Wednesday to check if libraries, museums and art galleries are open.Members of the public have been told to call the customer service centre after 1000 BST on Wednesday to check if libraries, museums and art galleries are open.
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Argyll and Bute:Argyll and Bute:
The council said the full impact of the strike was not yet known. The authority hoped to keep schools open, but some will be affected. Dalintober Primary pupils who receive free school meals have been advised to take a packed lunch, pre-5s at Easdale Primary will not be attending classes and all other pupils have been told to take a packed lunch. Only pupils in S5 and S6 will be attending Campbeltown Grammar, and Luing Primary will be closed.The council said the full impact of the strike was not yet known. The authority hoped to keep schools open, but some will be affected. Dalintober Primary pupils who receive free school meals have been advised to take a packed lunch, pre-5s at Easdale Primary will not be attending classes and all other pupils have been told to take a packed lunch. Only pupils in S5 and S6 will be attending Campbeltown Grammar, and Luing Primary will be closed.
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East Ayrshire:East Ayrshire:
All primary and secondary schools are due to open, and all children are expected to attend. However, services such as school meals, breakfast clubs and school crossing patrollers will not be available.All primary and secondary schools are due to open, and all children are expected to attend. However, services such as school meals, breakfast clubs and school crossing patrollers will not be available.
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East Dunbartonshire:East Dunbartonshire:
There will be widespread disruption with only emergency life and limb services, such as child protection, maintained in some areas.There will be widespread disruption with only emergency life and limb services, such as child protection, maintained in some areas.
All nursery and primary schools will be closed and secondary schools will only be open to S4, S5 and S6 pupils.All nursery and primary schools will be closed and secondary schools will only be open to S4, S5 and S6 pupils.
Council buildings, such as libraries and community centres, will be closed.Council buildings, such as libraries and community centres, will be closed.
There will be no burials, weddings or civil partnerships. Refuse collection will also be disrupted, and residents with Wednesday collection times have been asked to put their bins out for collection on the following day.There will be no burials, weddings or civil partnerships. Refuse collection will also be disrupted, and residents with Wednesday collection times have been asked to put their bins out for collection on the following day.
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East Renfrewshire:East Renfrewshire:
The council expected all schools to remain open but said each school would let parents know before the strike day.The council expected all schools to remain open but said each school would let parents know before the strike day.
Refuse collections will be postponed until the following day.Refuse collections will be postponed until the following day.
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Inverclyde:Inverclyde:
Schools and nurseries are expected to remain open but there will be no school crossing patrollers and no school meals.Schools and nurseries are expected to remain open but there will be no school crossing patrollers and no school meals.
The council has reached an agreement with trade unions to retain essential services such as meals on wheels, child care residential units and child protection.The council has reached an agreement with trade unions to retain essential services such as meals on wheels, child care residential units and child protection.
The Customer Centre at Wallace Place will be closed, answering machines will be used to handle inquiries such as revenues, benefits and debt collection.The Customer Centre at Wallace Place will be closed, answering machines will be used to handle inquiries such as revenues, benefits and debt collection.
Refuse collection is likely to be disrupted, with a knock-on effect of all bins being collected one day later than usual.Refuse collection is likely to be disrupted, with a knock-on effect of all bins being collected one day later than usual.
There will be no weddings, burials or cremations.There will be no weddings, burials or cremations.
The McLean museum and all public libraries will be closed.The McLean museum and all public libraries will be closed.
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Glasgow City:Glasgow City:
The council said a number of services would be severely disrupted. All the authority's 169 primary schools, 126 pre-schools and 34 additional support premises will be closed. But all 29 secondary schools will be open.The council said a number of services would be severely disrupted. All the authority's 169 primary schools, 126 pre-schools and 34 additional support premises will be closed. But all 29 secondary schools will be open.
There will be no wheelie bin collection so residents have been advised not to leave them out until the next scheduled pick-up. There will be lasting disruption to bulk uplift and items should not be placed on the street until Tuesday 1 October at the earliest.There will be no wheelie bin collection so residents have been advised not to leave them out until the next scheduled pick-up. There will be lasting disruption to bulk uplift and items should not be placed on the street until Tuesday 1 October at the earliest.
Burials and cremations have been cancelled.Burials and cremations have been cancelled.
Residential homes for elderly people and children will stay open and a limited home help service will operate.Residential homes for elderly people and children will stay open and a limited home help service will operate.
All benefit offices will be shut and some council offices will be closed.All benefit offices will be shut and some council offices will be closed.
Members of the public have been advised to check with libraries, museums and leisure centres directly to see how they will be affected. Members of the public have been advised to check with libraries, museums and leisure centres directly to see how they will be affected, although a spokesman for Culture and Sport Glasgow said the majority of facilities would remain open.
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North Ayrshire:North Ayrshire:
All primary and special schools will be open. Arran High, Greenwood and Largs Academies will be open for all pupils, other secondary schools will only be open for S4, S5 and S6 pupils. There will be no school meals. Parents of nursery children should contact the school directly.All primary and special schools will be open. Arran High, Greenwood and Largs Academies will be open for all pupils, other secondary schools will only be open for S4, S5 and S6 pupils. There will be no school meals. Parents of nursery children should contact the school directly.
Residents have been advised to put out refuse bins and those which are not collected will be picked up on Thursday or Friday.Residents have been advised to put out refuse bins and those which are not collected will be picked up on Thursday or Friday.
Saltcoats local office and all halls and community centres will be closed.Saltcoats local office and all halls and community centres will be closed.
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North Lanarkshire:North Lanarkshire:
All primary and secondary schools will be open and mainstream school bus services will continue to operate, but there will be no school crossing patrollers.All primary and secondary schools will be open and mainstream school bus services will continue to operate, but there will be no school crossing patrollers.
Nurseries, special needs schools and day services for adults with learning disabilities will be closed.Nurseries, special needs schools and day services for adults with learning disabilities will be closed.
Libraries, museums and community centres will also be shut.Libraries, museums and community centres will also be shut.
There will be minimum cover at residential homes for children and older people, with emergency catering cover. There will be no meals on wheels.There will be minimum cover at residential homes for children and older people, with emergency catering cover. There will be no meals on wheels.
Housing and social work emergency response teams will work at a reduced capacity.Housing and social work emergency response teams will work at a reduced capacity.
The local authority has urged anyone who intends to use a council service on Wednesday to check its availability beforehand.The local authority has urged anyone who intends to use a council service on Wednesday to check its availability beforehand.
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Renfrewshire: There will be widespread disruption across the authority, with the majority of public buildings and community facilities, such as sport centres and libraries, closed.Renfrewshire: There will be widespread disruption across the authority, with the majority of public buildings and community facilities, such as sport centres and libraries, closed.
While all primary schools in the area will be open, secondary schools will only be open to pupils in S4, S5 and S6 and all special schools will be closed. Parents of nursery children have been advised to contact schools directly for individual arrangements.While all primary schools in the area will be open, secondary schools will only be open to pupils in S4, S5 and S6 and all special schools will be closed. Parents of nursery children have been advised to contact schools directly for individual arrangements.
School crossing patrollers are due to take part in the action so parents and children have been advised to take extra care when travelling to school.School crossing patrollers are due to take part in the action so parents and children have been advised to take extra care when travelling to school.
Most social work services and projects will be closed or drastically reduced, but there will be limited emergency cover.Most social work services and projects will be closed or drastically reduced, but there will be limited emergency cover.
People have been advised not to leave their rubbish out as collections will be disrupted.People have been advised not to leave their rubbish out as collections will be disrupted.
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South Ayrshire:South Ayrshire:
Secondary schools will only be open to S4, S5 and S6 pupils and all those attending will be required to bring a packed lunch.Secondary schools will only be open to S4, S5 and S6 pupils and all those attending will be required to bring a packed lunch.
The council said parents would be individually notified about which primary and nursery schools would be shut, but the majority were expected to close.The council said parents would be individually notified about which primary and nursery schools would be shut, but the majority were expected to close.
Refuse collection will be disrupted, although a limited collection service may be provided on the day. Residents have been advised to put out bins as normal.Refuse collection will be disrupted, although a limited collection service may be provided on the day. Residents have been advised to put out bins as normal.
There will be disruption to social work services, with offices closed to the public and no day services for adults and older people.There will be disruption to social work services, with offices closed to the public and no day services for adults and older people.
Housing offices will be closed but some emergency services, such as repairs, will be available.Housing offices will be closed but some emergency services, such as repairs, will be available.
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South Lanarkshire:South Lanarkshire:
The local authority said it would try to maintain essential services during the strike action.The local authority said it would try to maintain essential services during the strike action.
While teaching staff will not be taking part in the strike action there maybe some disruption to schools as other members of staff join the picket lines. While teaching staff will not be taking part in the strike action, 86 primary schools and six secondary schools will be closed as other members of staff join the picket lines. All nursery schools will be shut.
The council said the head teachers of each school would "ensure that appropriate action is taken to safeguard the safety of young people."The council said the head teachers of each school would "ensure that appropriate action is taken to safeguard the safety of young people."
There will be no burials or cremations and arrangements were being made to prevent a knock-on effect on Thursday.
All libraries will be closed with the exception of Calderwood in East Kilbride. Golf courses and some leisure centres will be affected.
There will be no rubbish collection and residents have been advised to leave their bins out on Thursday instead.
Adult day care centres will be closed and home care will operate for personal care duties only. The duty team will operate a public holiday cover service.
Social workers have been exempted from the strike action for emergency duties such as child protection.
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West Dunbartonshire:West Dunbartonshire:
The council said it would prioritise essential services for the most vulnerable residents.The council said it would prioritise essential services for the most vulnerable residents.
Secondary schools will be open to S4-S6 pupils. Primary schools will be open to P4-P7 children. Kilpatrick and Cunard schools will be closed, as will early education and childcare centres.Secondary schools will be open to S4-S6 pupils. Primary schools will be open to P4-P7 children. Kilpatrick and Cunard schools will be closed, as will early education and childcare centres.
The Renton language unit and Choices Programme will also be shut.The Renton language unit and Choices Programme will also be shut.
All council buildings will be closed to members of the public.All council buildings will be closed to members of the public.
Refuse collections will be rescheduled for the following week.Refuse collections will be rescheduled for the following week.
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East Lothian:East Lothian:
The council said refuse collection would be affected, but no further details of the potential impact of the strike were available.The council said refuse collection would be affected, but no further details of the potential impact of the strike were available.
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Edinburgh:Edinburgh:
A number of council offices and buildings will be closed.A number of council offices and buildings will be closed.
Parents will be advised if their child's school is due to close. All pupils have been advised to take a packed lunch. Adult education classes have been cancelled. Vulnerable clients have been prioritised for an emergency service.Parents will be advised if their child's school is due to close. All pupils have been advised to take a packed lunch. Adult education classes have been cancelled. Vulnerable clients have been prioritised for an emergency service.
Householders have been advised to put out their rubbish for collection as normal, but to remove it from the kerbside and present it the following Wednesday if it is not collected.Householders have been advised to put out their rubbish for collection as normal, but to remove it from the kerbside and present it the following Wednesday if it is not collected.
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Fife:Fife:
Most local services will be closed, although the council hoped that a few key offices would remain open.Most local services will be closed, although the council hoped that a few key offices would remain open.
Parents were being notified by letter or text message of school closures, with head teachers making decisions on whether to remain open based on staffing levels.Parents were being notified by letter or text message of school closures, with head teachers making decisions on whether to remain open based on staffing levels.
Social work will be maintaining many services and priority cases will be handled across the area.Social work will be maintaining many services and priority cases will be handled across the area.
There will be severe disruption to bin collections, which is likely to have a knock-on effect for the rest of the week. Householders have been advised to leave their bins on the kerbside but take them back in if they have not been emptied by next Monday. Recycling services will also be closed.There will be severe disruption to bin collections, which is likely to have a knock-on effect for the rest of the week. Householders have been advised to leave their bins on the kerbside but take them back in if they have not been emptied by next Monday. Recycling services will also be closed.
Some libraries and museums are also likely to be shut.Some libraries and museums are also likely to be shut.
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Midlothian:Midlothian:
While teaching staff are not involved in the strike action, school support staff are participating. All nurseries will be closed and a number of primary and secondary schools will also be shut.While teaching staff are not involved in the strike action, school support staff are participating. All nurseries will be closed and a number of primary and secondary schools will also be shut.
School crossing patrollers are expected to be working as normal, but the council said this could not be guaranteed.School crossing patrollers are expected to be working as normal, but the council said this could not be guaranteed.
Grey bins will not be collected and should be left out for Thursday instead. Recycling boxes will be collected the following Wednesday.Grey bins will not be collected and should be left out for Thursday instead. Recycling boxes will be collected the following Wednesday.
Care homes will be staffed to minimum statutory requirements but there will be no meals on wheels or lunch clubs. Home helps will still visit the most vulnerable clients but will only carry out vital tasks such as personal care.Care homes will be staffed to minimum statutory requirements but there will be no meals on wheels or lunch clubs. Home helps will still visit the most vulnerable clients but will only carry out vital tasks such as personal care.
Many council offices and facilities, such as leisure centres, will be closed.Many council offices and facilities, such as leisure centres, will be closed.
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West Lothian:West Lothian:
Schools are expected to open as normal, but some nurseries and special schools may be closed. Parents have been asked to provide pupils with a packed lunch. Individual schools were due to contact parents to advise them of any closures.Schools are expected to open as normal, but some nurseries and special schools may be closed. Parents have been asked to provide pupils with a packed lunch. Individual schools were due to contact parents to advise them of any closures.
Bin collections will be cancelled. Residents have been asked to leave rubbish out the following day.Bin collections will be cancelled. Residents have been asked to leave rubbish out the following day.
Some council day care services will be closed or operate limited services. Only emergency social work services will be provided.Some council day care services will be closed or operate limited services. Only emergency social work services will be provided.
Residential care units and home care are expected to run as normal.Residential care units and home care are expected to run as normal.
No funeral bookings were being taken. No street cleansing services will be provided.No funeral bookings were being taken. No street cleansing services will be provided.
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