61 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council to make widespread changes to network of First Stop Shops

The shops, established to allow residents to access various council services in person, have seen dramatic decline in use, with visits vastly below pre-pandemic levels.

Economics

69 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council to retain its three arms’ length organisations

Arm’s length organisations are independent and legally distinct entities created to provide services on behalf of councils..

Politics

2 d. ago All North Lanarkshire Council housing tenants to receive free internet access

The long-term connectivity plan to deliver free digital access to 36,575 homes, aims to address digital exclusion, which can create barriers to knowledge, opportunity, skills and employability.

Politics

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council announce £1.7 billion investment to transform local communities

Councillor Jim Logue, Leader of North Lanarkshire Council, hailed the investment as a “transformational step” in delivering a modern and thriving future for the area.

Economics

6 d. ago Planning permission sought to increase bedrooms and add spa to proposed luxury wedding venue

Elocin Hotels has requested North Lanarkshire Council give the thumbs up for this revised version of the project to convert Garrion Tower, near Overtown, which is currently an empty building undergoing restoration from a former state of ruin.

Events

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council supporting this year’s national Spring Clean campaign

Run by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, the campaign runs from March 21 to April 21 and asks people to get involved and make a positive impact on local streets, parks, rivers and beaches.

Politics

7 d. ago Vodafone is DOWN: Network crashes leaving thousands of Britons unable to use the internet

It appears that Vodafone is experiencing an outage this morning, leaving thousands unable to access the internet on their smartphones.

Events

7 d. ago Vodafone DOWN as hundreds of phone customers can't make calls or send texts

Hundreds of Vodafone broadband customers have been left without internet access this morning following a major outage that has affected hundreds of customers amid the disruption

Economics

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council highlights several achievements in its Local Housing Strategy (LHS) annual performance update

The local authority said it had improved the quality of homes by investing more than £29m in the past year with its housing team generated £18.8m in benefits for tenants and built 460 new affordable homes - its best yearly performance to date.

Politics

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council launch their new golf season pass for 2025

As the lighter nights return and Spring approaches, golfing hopefuls and seasoned pros will return to the green, and with North Lanarkshire Council’s 2025 season ticket, they can access two great golf courses for one low price.

Politics

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council' Sum It Up programme delivers life

Since its launch, the programme, run by the council, has supported over 450 adults. As of December 2024, 360 learners had registered for Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) courses.

Politics

1 week ago Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’

More governments seeking to keep millions of people offline amid conflicts, protests and political instabilityDigital blackouts reached a record high in 2024 in Africa as more governments sought to keep millions of citizens off the internet than in any other period over the last decade.A report released by the internet rights group Access Now and #KeepItOn, a coalition of hundreds of civil society organisations worldwide, found there were 21 shutdowns in 15 African countries, surpassing the existing record of 19 shutdowns in 2020 and 2021. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council sets out plans to invest £90.6m in housing improvements for 2025/26

The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme focuses on key improvements.

Economics

2 w. ago Football club’s ambitions to enhance sports facilities in Bellshill takes step forward

Bellshill Athletic FC currently occupies the pavilion and uses Rockburn Pavilion and Pitch at Carnoustie Place, and in January 2023 North Lanarkshire Council approved a planning application in retrospect for a new clubhouse.

Sport

2 w. ago Cumbernauld home to North Lanarkshire Council’s latest completed housing development

Tenants are now settling into their homes at Pipistrelle Wynd, Dowanfield Road, Cumbernauld, which are a mix of 16 two-bedroom flats and eight three-bedroom flats.

Politics

2 w. ago Pensioners must answer 450 questions in FOUR hour long process to get winter fuel payment, research reveals

Many older people, particularly those with poor health or no internet access, are losing out on financial support due to 'long and complex' application forms.

Economics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council refuse planning permission for wind farm near Harthill

The council received 25 letters of objection regarding this application, although three were from the same household and two were submitted without providing a postal address.

Events

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council to allow staff to take more time off for bereavement

Councillors approved the change, which was recommended in a report noting that the average time to organise funerals in the UK has increased significantly in recent years.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire councillors approve contract to help victims of domestic abuse

North Lanarkshire Council agreed to the award of the two year contract, worth almost £1.4 million, to Sacro.

Events

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Open Market Purchase Scheme continues to be a key tool

So far, 83 properties have been purchased during 2024/25, including 34 long-term empty homes.

Politics