| DSOs Given All Clear |
12 September 2003 |
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.The news was greeted with delight at the Comhairle offices. Cllr. Donald Macdonald, Chairman of the Commercial Operations Board, said: “This is excellent news for the Comhairle and for the Western Isles. I am pleased that the considerable efforts of Members, Trade Unions and employees of the Comhairle have paid off and that we have turned around what was a struggling operation into one that provides high quality services for the people of the Western Isles whilst meeting our Best Value requirements. I am particularly pleased for the workers in the DLOs for whom the past couple of years have been a difficult time and I would like to pay tribute to their commitment and patience in working with us to achieve this success. I would also highlight the efforts of the Director of Corporate Services and her team who have worked tirelessly towards securing a sustainable future for the DSOs. It is teamwork that has turned this situation around and we can now move forward in maintaining good quality jobs for local people, providing high levels of support and satisfaction to local residents and ensuring a healthy surplus for the Comhairle”. The Section 19 notice was served on the Comhairle by the Scottish
Executive in November 2001
Nigel Scott Tel: 01851 709389 (Work) |
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