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  • Glasgow APA lab scoops gold at prestigous COSLA Excellence Awards event


    A Glittering Event


    Lab Manager Gary Walker with Jane White, Duncan Scott and presenter Jackie Bird

    COSLA President Councillor David O’Neill, who chaired the judging panel, described the entries for the awards this year as inspiring:
    “These winners sum up what Scottish local government is all about- innovative and joined up services, delivered by hard working staff, that are changing lives every day.”

    Councillor O’Neill continued: “Public services in Scotland have to deal with fewer resources while demand for their services is rising fast. At every stage of the Awards it’s been clear to me that councils and their partners are breaking new ground in how they are rising to that challenge. We have witnessed some incredible projects, and the results are already speaking for themselves. Above all, I have been struck by the utter determination and passion that council workers and our partners have for improving outcomes for their communities. All those who took part should be very proud indeed”.

    The announcement followed a three stage judging process which narrowed over 220 projects down to just nine winners.
    The Modern Apprentice Scheme for the New Scientists project involved the development of a four year Applied Science Apprenticeship which is helping to establish an alternative career path into science for young people. In an environment where legislation and technology are constantly evolving, the project is helping to create a flexible and highly trained laboratory work force that delivers a high quality analytical service to 16 Local Authorities. The project has been heralded as an industry first, which is saving money, empowering staff, and is set to provide a model across the public sector and beyond.

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