Prices for community alarm systems across South Lanarkshire have been capped

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South Lanarkshire councillors have capped the cost for the widely-used community alarm system.Yesterday at the Executive Committee, plans to raise the weekly charge paid by community alarm users from £1.70 to £4.10 were proposed to councillors.But the Labour group opposed the £2.40 weekly increase and Councillor Margaret Walker (Cambuslang West) proposed to raise it by 50 pence to £2.20.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The IJB has to plug a significant budget gap and we totally sympathise with the position they find themselves in.“However, the community alarm system is a key part of care at home and harm prevention.

The alarms help people live at home as long as possible. They also help relieve the pressure and stress on carers.“That is why we agreed to limit the increase to 50p and keep the charge as the lowest among similar councils.