South Lanarkshire Council scoops award for diversity and inclusion

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South Lanarkshire Council has won a public services award for its work with the Gypsy/Traveller community.The council’s housing and technical resources’ partnership work with Gypsy/Traveller communities saw them gain recognition in the 'Building Diversity and Inclusion' category at the Municipal Journal Achievement Awards 2022.

Executive director, Daniel Lowe, told Lanarkshire Live : “Huge congratulations to all the team for winning this award – it is real testament to the hard work everyone involved has put in to make this project a success.

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Judges noted the service’s work in partnership with those living at the sites.” The council’s chief executive, Cleland Sneddon, added : “Working in the public sector is not only about awards it is about doing your best for the community and I know we all strive for that at SLC. “This is just a reflection of the quality of services provided by staff in South Lanarkshire day-in-day-out.“The MJ awards are both great recognition for effort,