ITV Focus on Falkirk Families’ EU Referendum Opinions

Posted on May 13, 2016

ITV’s Good Morning Britain wants to hear from Falkirk families who have different views on the European Union referendum taking place on Thursday 23^rd June.

They would like to hear from families in the Falkirk area about how they might be voting during the referendum, whether Britain should remain as part of the EU or leave. They are particularly interested in families where parents have opposing views from each other, or where opinion is divided between generations.

To apply, please write a short paragraph about how your family fits the criteria and send it, along with a contact number and the heading “EU Referendum”, to Good Morning Britain by email: romy.sandford@itv.com or carl.hemp@itv.com

Voices Forum: Discussion on Planning (Scotland) Bill’s Impact

Children in Scotland’s members are invited to the next Voices Forum meeting on Monday 8th October to discuss the Planning (Scotland) Bill’s implications for children and young people. The meeting takes place at the Children in Scotland office, Level 1, Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ (across from Haymarket Station).

Cyrenians’ Lighthouse Service

Cyrenians’ Lighthouse Service supports people to move on with their lives and away from the criminal justice system. They are a new service for people with convictions who wish to access employment, volunteering, training or services in the Falkirk area. Support is open to anyone who has been involved in the criminal justice system. Anyone can self-refer to the Lighthouse Service, and they also accept external referrals from other agencies.

SAMH Universal Credit Consultation

The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) are looking to hear from people about their experience of Universal Credit, as part of their ongoing effort to make improvements to social security in Scotland.

New Carers (Scotland) Act Briefing Sessions in Falkirk

Dates for the next briefing sessions on the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016 have been announced, with the next taking place on Monday 24th September 1pm – 2:30pm or 3pm – 4:30pm at the Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Carers Centre, 1A Bank Street, Falkirk FK1 1NB. Places are free, but booking is essential.

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