39 h. ago Affordable homes plan for Ravenscraig approved by North Lanarkshire Council

Submitted by McTaggart Construction, North Lanarkshire Council and Ravenscraig Limited, the new homes will be built on Prospecthill Road, adding to the growing residential community within the site of the former steelworks.

Politics

42 h. ago Three companies receive North Lanarkshire Council’s Employer Charter accreditation

Bellshill's Building Finishing Services, Turning Point Scotland in Coatbridge and PMA Recruitment Services of Cumbernauld recognised for their commitment to high standards of excellence.

Politics

43 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council receives plans for construction of new pond at fishery

Meadowfield Coarse Fishery submitted the application.

Politics

3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council defends itself over millions paid out to high

The annual accounts of the 32 local authorities showcase the huge cost of the high-value payoffs, with taxpayers being charged for this.

Politics

1 week ago Council workers in mercy mission to Ukraine to help children injured in missile attacks

Three workers with North Lanarkshire Council are heading to the Ukraine next month to deliver gym equipment to help in the rehabilitation of injured children

Events

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council leader Jim Logue and chief executive Des Murray visit Persimmon Homes' development

Trip to Royale Meadows in Muirhead gave them chance to see the latest progress on one of the area’s largest new housing projects.

Politics

2 w. ago Council showcasing initial proposals for redevelopment of Motherwell towers site

A pre-planning consultation event is taking place on Thursday, January 8, between 4pm and 7pm at Motherwell Library, based in the town’s Hamilton Road.

Politics

2 w. ago Revised plan could see more affordable homes built in Maybole

The applicant has since submitted a fresh application with the total number of proposed homes slightly reduced to 41.

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire school receives £5k donation from Persimmon Homes West Scotland as part of homebuilder’s Community Champions initiative

North Lanarkshire Council leader Jim Logue joined Persimmon’s land director Craig Moore and local parent and Persimmon customer care office manager Claire Eadie - whose daughter attends the school - to present the cheque.

Economics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council commits to tackling the housing emergency

The council will introduce incentives to free up under-occupied homes to offer to families.

Politics

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council formally congratulate Scotland's national football team for qualifying for the World Cup

The Provost will now write to Steve Clark and the squad to wish them success

Politics

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council's housing supply programme has second highest affordable homes completed by any Scots authority

A total of 278 new council homes were delivered across the area driving regeneration, boosting the local economy and creating jobs.

Culture

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Tenant Participation team host Christmas parties for retirement homes' residents

With help from retirement housing officers, every tenant living in retirement accommodation was invited to attend - and over 400 people put their names down.

Politics

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council launches public consultation on new Local Transport Strategy

A first stage consultation was carried out between November 2024 and February 2025, with the feedback used to create a draft strategy.

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3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council hosts breakfast event to highlight businesses support

The businesses have all achieved the local authority’s Employer Charter Award.

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3 w. ago Bargeddie Primary School pupils take part in competition to name North Lanarkshire gritting fleet

The UK arm of HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions is one year into its eight-year contract with North Lanarkshire Council to maintain and improve the region’s extensive road network.

Events

3 w. ago Winners of North Lanarkshire Council’s annual Christmas card competition announced

The creative pupils impressed judges with bright colours, big imagination and plenty of seasonal spirit.

Politics

4 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council leader calls for Scottish Government to provide additional funding to plug £34.639m budget gap

Councillor Jim Logue responded to COSLA’s budget campaign by calling for increased financing to address escalating demand pressures.

Economics

4 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council agrees faster implementation of free broadband strategy

At a recent meeting, it was agreed to aim to roll out the broadband connections within five to seven years.

Politics

4 w. ago Next stage of masterplan to transform East Kilbride town centre is underway

Centre West will transfer outright ownership back to South Lanarkshire Council on December 30, which will allow a demolition contractor to begin work which is crucial to the overall project.

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