Maureen Chalmers
@maureenchalmers.bsky.social
SNP Councillor - Ward 15 Blantyre South Lanarkshire Council
CoSLA Spokesperson - Community Wellbeing
Member of SL IJB Chair - Trading Standards Scotland
Mammy & Granny who often gets lost in family history research
CoSLA Spokesperson - Community Wellbeing
Member of SL IJB Chair - Trading Standards Scotland
Mammy & Granny who often gets lost in family history research
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Promoted by Maureen Chalmers, South Lanarkshire Council, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA
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COSLA's President, Cllr Shona Morrison, & Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, Cllr Maureen Chalmers have shared a statement on community cohesion, following a number of protests reported across Scotland.
Full statement: bit.ly/3JYEwmF
@morayshona.bsky.social @maureenchalmers.bsky.social
Full statement: bit.ly/3JYEwmF
@morayshona.bsky.social @maureenchalmers.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 8:56 AM
COSLA's President, Cllr Shona Morrison, & Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, Cllr Maureen Chalmers have shared a statement on community cohesion, following a number of protests reported across Scotland.
Full statement: bit.ly/3JYEwmF
@morayshona.bsky.social @maureenchalmers.bsky.social
Full statement: bit.ly/3JYEwmF
@morayshona.bsky.social @maureenchalmers.bsky.social
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Following our AGM last evening, the SNP Group on South Lanarkshire Council elected the following leadership team.
Leader - @maureenchalmers.bsky.social
Depute Leader - @rossclarksnp.bsky.social
Business Manager - Councillor David Shearer (re-elected)
Leader - @maureenchalmers.bsky.social
Depute Leader - @rossclarksnp.bsky.social
Business Manager - Councillor David Shearer (re-elected)
August 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Following our AGM last evening, the SNP Group on South Lanarkshire Council elected the following leadership team.
Leader - @maureenchalmers.bsky.social
Depute Leader - @rossclarksnp.bsky.social
Business Manager - Councillor David Shearer (re-elected)
Leader - @maureenchalmers.bsky.social
Depute Leader - @rossclarksnp.bsky.social
Business Manager - Councillor David Shearer (re-elected)
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📣 Thanks to the SNP ScotGov four schools in South Lanarkshire will benefit from a free school meals pilot for S1-3 pupils in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment.
🧒 A crucial step in our mission to eradicate child poverty, the SNP are delivering for children and investing in our future.
🧒 A crucial step in our mission to eradicate child poverty, the SNP are delivering for children and investing in our future.
July 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
📣 Thanks to the SNP ScotGov four schools in South Lanarkshire will benefit from a free school meals pilot for S1-3 pupils in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment.
🧒 A crucial step in our mission to eradicate child poverty, the SNP are delivering for children and investing in our future.
🧒 A crucial step in our mission to eradicate child poverty, the SNP are delivering for children and investing in our future.
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We have submitted an urgent business request to discuss Labour’s cuts to school transport at the Executive Committee meeting this morning.
We demand that Councillors have a chance to scrutinise the final details of the cuts before they are introduced - this may be the last opportunity.
We demand that Councillors have a chance to scrutinise the final details of the cuts before they are introduced - this may be the last opportunity.
June 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
We have submitted an urgent business request to discuss Labour’s cuts to school transport at the Executive Committee meeting this morning.
We demand that Councillors have a chance to scrutinise the final details of the cuts before they are introduced - this may be the last opportunity.
We demand that Councillors have a chance to scrutinise the final details of the cuts before they are introduced - this may be the last opportunity.
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It's disappointing to see Labour and the Tories team-up again to deny Hamilton community groups funding they need+deserve.
£0000s sitting unused specifically for this purpose.
We call on Labour+coalition partners to end their austerity agenda and invest in the people & places of South Lanarkshire.
£0000s sitting unused specifically for this purpose.
We call on Labour+coalition partners to end their austerity agenda and invest in the people & places of South Lanarkshire.
June 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's disappointing to see Labour and the Tories team-up again to deny Hamilton community groups funding they need+deserve.
£0000s sitting unused specifically for this purpose.
We call on Labour+coalition partners to end their austerity agenda and invest in the people & places of South Lanarkshire.
£0000s sitting unused specifically for this purpose.
We call on Labour+coalition partners to end their austerity agenda and invest in the people & places of South Lanarkshire.
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The antithesis to Reform in Scotland is independence. Their predecessor, UKIP, wanted to abolish the Scottish Parliament. Scots want hope - better jobs, affordable homes, and a better quality of life, powered by Scotland’s resources. The SNP is perfectly placed to counter them.
May 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The antithesis to Reform in Scotland is independence. Their predecessor, UKIP, wanted to abolish the Scottish Parliament. Scots want hope - better jobs, affordable homes, and a better quality of life, powered by Scotland’s resources. The SNP is perfectly placed to counter them.
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Bizarrely they got Jackie Baillie to comment on this and she spouted her usual Scotland is shite and Nicola Sturgeon lives in my mind crap. I replied with several rebuttals. If journalists won’t fact check we have to. As always thanks to Talking up Scotland for quick access to details👍🏴
The Prime Minister’s immigration speech this week was the ‘dumbest of dumb politics’, former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said
Prime Minister’s immigration comments ‘dumbest of dumb politics’, says Sturgeon
The Prime Minister’s immigration speech this week was the “dumbest of dumb politics”, former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. Sir Keir Starmer has come in for criticism after he said the UK risked becoming an “island of strangers” if new immigration curbs were not implemented, with some drawing comparisons to Enoch Powell’s infamous […]
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May 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Bizarrely they got Jackie Baillie to comment on this and she spouted her usual Scotland is shite and Nicola Sturgeon lives in my mind crap. I replied with several rebuttals. If journalists won’t fact check we have to. As always thanks to Talking up Scotland for quick access to details👍🏴
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COSLA’s Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, @maureenchalmers.bsky.social has shared words of condolence today following the sad news that Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Drug and Alcohol Policy, has died.
March 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
COSLA’s Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, @maureenchalmers.bsky.social has shared words of condolence today following the sad news that Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Drug and Alcohol Policy, has died.
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Today we're launching a new campaign - #BreakingTheSilence
With almost a third of Scots struggling to cover bills, food & necessities, we want to encourage people to:
🗨️Talk about financial struggles rather than turning to loan sharks
📱Report loan sharks
➡️ stopillegallending.co.uk/breaking-the...
With almost a third of Scots struggling to cover bills, food & necessities, we want to encourage people to:
🗨️Talk about financial struggles rather than turning to loan sharks
📱Report loan sharks
➡️ stopillegallending.co.uk/breaking-the...
March 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today we're launching a new campaign - #BreakingTheSilence
With almost a third of Scots struggling to cover bills, food & necessities, we want to encourage people to:
🗨️Talk about financial struggles rather than turning to loan sharks
📱Report loan sharks
➡️ stopillegallending.co.uk/breaking-the...
With almost a third of Scots struggling to cover bills, food & necessities, we want to encourage people to:
🗨️Talk about financial struggles rather than turning to loan sharks
📱Report loan sharks
➡️ stopillegallending.co.uk/breaking-the...
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Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate — who is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. — for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many to come.”
Trump Seeks to Expel a Green Card Holder, Mahmoud Khalil, Over Student Protests
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many to...
www.nytimes.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate — who is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. — for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many to come.”
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“There’s much to celebrate on International Women’s Day but greater equality and safety of Councillors must remain a priority”
On #InternationalWomensDay read the statement and by our President, Councillor @morayshona.bsky.social and Chief Executive, @msjaneod.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Fd605X
#IWD2025
On #InternationalWomensDay read the statement and by our President, Councillor @morayshona.bsky.social and Chief Executive, @msjaneod.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Fd605X
#IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“There’s much to celebrate on International Women’s Day but greater equality and safety of Councillors must remain a priority”
On #InternationalWomensDay read the statement and by our President, Councillor @morayshona.bsky.social and Chief Executive, @msjaneod.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Fd605X
#IWD2025
On #InternationalWomensDay read the statement and by our President, Councillor @morayshona.bsky.social and Chief Executive, @msjaneod.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Fd605X
#IWD2025
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The Labour party under Keir Starmer has strayed so far from its founding principles that it is light years away from anything its founders would recognise. It's now a party of big business and corporate interests.
March 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Labour party under Keir Starmer has strayed so far from its founding principles that it is light years away from anything its founders would recognise. It's now a party of big business and corporate interests.
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The work of the team featured in 'Scotland Tonight: Dealing with Dangerous Debt' on STV yesterday- the program includes the story of a woman who had a heart attack after suffering harassment at the hands of a loan shark she thought was a friend
Watch now➡️ player.stv.tv/episode/4pgt...
Watch now➡️ player.stv.tv/episode/4pgt...
March 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The work of the team featured in 'Scotland Tonight: Dealing with Dangerous Debt' on STV yesterday- the program includes the story of a woman who had a heart attack after suffering harassment at the hands of a loan shark she thought was a friend
Watch now➡️ player.stv.tv/episode/4pgt...
Watch now➡️ player.stv.tv/episode/4pgt...
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No leader should face intimidation and harassment for carrying out their role. The past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for many of our women council leaders who have had to deal with an unacceptable level of abuse. We all need to call this behaviour out. #internationalwomensday
“There’s much to celebrate on International Women’s Day but greater equality and safety of Councillors must remain a priority”
On #InternationalWomensDay read the statement and by our President, Councillor @morayshona.bsky.social and Chief Executive, @msjaneod.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Fd605X
#IWD2025
On #InternationalWomensDay read the statement and by our President, Councillor @morayshona.bsky.social and Chief Executive, @msjaneod.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Fd605X
#IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
No leader should face intimidation and harassment for carrying out their role. The past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for many of our women council leaders who have had to deal with an unacceptable level of abuse. We all need to call this behaviour out. #internationalwomensday
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Our SNP Government is giving a helping hand when you need it most. The Job Start Payment supports 16-24-year-olds with the costs of starting work.
Real action. Real support. Progress for Scotland.
Real action. Real support. Progress for Scotland.
March 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Our SNP Government is giving a helping hand when you need it most. The Job Start Payment supports 16-24-year-olds with the costs of starting work.
Real action. Real support. Progress for Scotland.
Real action. Real support. Progress for Scotland.
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Unions on alert as Labour prepares to unveil ‘Trumpian’ plan for civil service
Unions on alert as Labour prepares to unveil ‘Trumpian’ plan for civil service
Performance-related pay, exit process for poor performers and more digitalisation among proposed measures intended to revolutionise Whitehall
Highly controversial plans to revolutionise Whitehall by introducing performance-related pay, an accelerated…
www.theguardian.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Unions on alert as Labour prepares to unveil ‘Trumpian’ plan for civil service
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Our budget will provide £90k towards the upcoming Rutherglen 900 Celebrations.
This will enable the council, working with the Rutherglen 900 Committee, to ensure Ruglonians can both celebrate the rich 900-year history of their town and enjoy the lasting legacy of such a high-profile event.
This will enable the council, working with the Rutherglen 900 Committee, to ensure Ruglonians can both celebrate the rich 900-year history of their town and enjoy the lasting legacy of such a high-profile event.
February 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Our budget will provide £90k towards the upcoming Rutherglen 900 Celebrations.
This will enable the council, working with the Rutherglen 900 Committee, to ensure Ruglonians can both celebrate the rich 900-year history of their town and enjoy the lasting legacy of such a high-profile event.
This will enable the council, working with the Rutherglen 900 Committee, to ensure Ruglonians can both celebrate the rich 900-year history of their town and enjoy the lasting legacy of such a high-profile event.
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The associated responsibilities for a community organisation that come with managing and maintaining a facility can be overwhelming.
To help ensure success, we propose
£0.2m funding to employ two dedicated post-CAT Support Officers, to provide ongoing support as required.
To help ensure success, we propose
£0.2m funding to employ two dedicated post-CAT Support Officers, to provide ongoing support as required.
February 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The associated responsibilities for a community organisation that come with managing and maintaining a facility can be overwhelming.
To help ensure success, we propose
£0.2m funding to employ two dedicated post-CAT Support Officers, to provide ongoing support as required.
To help ensure success, we propose
£0.2m funding to employ two dedicated post-CAT Support Officers, to provide ongoing support as required.
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Our budget includes a £500k investment to develop a culture strategy working closely with communities and stakeholders to ensure all voices are heard and recognised.
The strategy would include a plan for transforming and enhancing the role of our libraries in each community.
The strategy would include a plan for transforming and enhancing the role of our libraries in each community.
February 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Our budget includes a £500k investment to develop a culture strategy working closely with communities and stakeholders to ensure all voices are heard and recognised.
The strategy would include a plan for transforming and enhancing the role of our libraries in each community.
The strategy would include a plan for transforming and enhancing the role of our libraries in each community.
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Our budget includes a £2.285m investment in Social Care.
£2m will go towards increasing capacity thus easing pressure on our NHS.
£285k will enable extensive community engagement towards ideas for a hub and spoke model for formal and informal care in Clydesdale.
£2m will go towards increasing capacity thus easing pressure on our NHS.
£285k will enable extensive community engagement towards ideas for a hub and spoke model for formal and informal care in Clydesdale.
February 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Our budget includes a £2.285m investment in Social Care.
£2m will go towards increasing capacity thus easing pressure on our NHS.
£285k will enable extensive community engagement towards ideas for a hub and spoke model for formal and informal care in Clydesdale.
£2m will go towards increasing capacity thus easing pressure on our NHS.
£285k will enable extensive community engagement towards ideas for a hub and spoke model for formal and informal care in Clydesdale.
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We recognise that potholes are a persistent concern of South Lanarkshire residents.
Our budget will therefore establish a £2m ‘Pothole Pot’ to invest in fixing our roads including new pothole repair technologies.
Our budget will therefore establish a £2m ‘Pothole Pot’ to invest in fixing our roads including new pothole repair technologies.
February 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We recognise that potholes are a persistent concern of South Lanarkshire residents.
Our budget will therefore establish a £2m ‘Pothole Pot’ to invest in fixing our roads including new pothole repair technologies.
Our budget will therefore establish a £2m ‘Pothole Pot’ to invest in fixing our roads including new pothole repair technologies.
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Our budget includes an investment of £2.850m for the improvement of our pavements, paths and parks.
This will be subject to an online Participatory Budgeting exercise, enabling communities to prioritise where the additional expenditure in their area is targeted.
This will be subject to an online Participatory Budgeting exercise, enabling communities to prioritise where the additional expenditure in their area is targeted.
February 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our budget includes an investment of £2.850m for the improvement of our pavements, paths and parks.
This will be subject to an online Participatory Budgeting exercise, enabling communities to prioritise where the additional expenditure in their area is targeted.
This will be subject to an online Participatory Budgeting exercise, enabling communities to prioritise where the additional expenditure in their area is targeted.
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Our budget also includes funding towards community engagement for plans regarding a new leisure centre for Blantyre and a refurbishment of the John Wright Sports Centre in East Kilbride.
It also requests an assessment of the condition of Hamilton Water Palace
It also requests an assessment of the condition of Hamilton Water Palace
February 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Our budget also includes funding towards community engagement for plans regarding a new leisure centre for Blantyre and a refurbishment of the John Wright Sports Centre in East Kilbride.
It also requests an assessment of the condition of Hamilton Water Palace
It also requests an assessment of the condition of Hamilton Water Palace
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It is vital that Larkhall receives a replacement leisure centre that is fit for the future and meets the needs of the community and surrounding areas.
Our budget therefore proposes an additional £4m towards the project, bringing the total project budget to £27.9m.
Our budget therefore proposes an additional £4m towards the project, bringing the total project budget to £27.9m.
February 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
It is vital that Larkhall receives a replacement leisure centre that is fit for the future and meets the needs of the community and surrounding areas.
Our budget therefore proposes an additional £4m towards the project, bringing the total project budget to £27.9m.
Our budget therefore proposes an additional £4m towards the project, bringing the total project budget to £27.9m.