He said the council would look for partners to take the factory on and would support those being made redundant as they attempted to find alternative employment.

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He estimates up to 150 officers will not be replaced when they leave, and 100 to 200 support workers could be made redundant.

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Skills Development Scotland will help support those who have been made redundant.

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