25 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council grants Taylor Wimpey West Scotland permission to deliver 117 new homes in Bargeddie

Pre-construction works for the much-anticipated development off Manse Road are already underway.

Events

26 h. ago Appeal against North Lanarkshire Council's planning refusal dismissed by Scottish Governmment

In January the council refused an application for a change of use to a dwelling for a building near Mill Cottage in Allanton and this was appealed to the government’s Planning Enforcement and Appeals Division.

Politics

40 h. ago North Lanarkshire to benefit from additional Empty Homes Officers

Additional Scottish Government funding, delivered through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership in 2025-26, will see councils across Scotland, including North Lanarkshire Council, take a more proactive and targeted approach to tackling local housing issues.

Society

43 h. ago Local government staff at North and South Lanarkshire Councils vote to accept two

Members of Scotland’s biggest local government union UNISON have voted overwhelmingly (83 per cent) to accept a deal worth four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent in 2026/27.

Politics

47 h. ago 'Vibrant hub' vision for Hamilton town centre with lease of 50 retail units

The six-acre gateway site has been identified as key to South Lanarkshire Council’s masterplan vision for the regeneration of Hamilton town centre to create a vibrant, accessible, and resilient town centre.

Politics

48 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council publishes details of planned social housing development in Newmains

The council has internally submitted a planning application for 33 houses on the site of the former St Brigid’s Primary School, along with 47 new parking spaces, access roads, drainage and landscaping.

Politics

49 h. ago Man attacked on Scots street in broad daylight while walking his dog

Officers are checking local CCTV and carrying out door to door enquiries.

Events

68 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards team warns parents of potentially dangerous, counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls

Officers have received complaints from residents about dolls coming apart and creating a choking hazard.

Events

2 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council approves vehicle storage facility plans in Cleland

The site is believed to be a former scrapyard but a report on the application noted a lack of recorded information or planning history on this.

Politics

4 d. ago Appeal lodged against Renfrewshire Council's decision to refuse plans for service station in Lochwinnoch

The proposal for a pit stop on land adjacent to the A737 and Roadhead Roundabout was rejected in March.

Politics

6 d. ago Dramatic saga over the transformation of 19th century pub rages on

Planning permission to convert the pub into flats was previously refused

Events

7 d. ago Scots council under fire after agreeing £562,000 exit package for staff member

EXCLUSIVE: Accounts for North Lanarkshire Council reveal the value of the package, which is mostly pension-related.

Economics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire community and voluntary groups have chance to apply for activities funding

The Community Empowerment NL micro fund, launched by North Lanarkshire Council, offers small grants of up to £1000 to eligible groups.

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Driving Digital Locally Intergenerational Project wins Municipal Journal Achievement Awards honour

The project, which bridges digital divide by offering older residents personalised, one-on-one training sessions with young people, scooped Transforming Lives accolade.

Events

8 d. ago Jon Bon Jovi refuses to sell his $43M estate in blow to plans for mysterious 'fortress' near Mar

The rock star's property has seven bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. It boasts a private gym, two elevators, a climate-controlled wine cellar and a beachfront cabana.

Politics

9 d. ago Plans for holiday lodge refused because it's 'considered to be a caravan'

The call to keep a 'funky' holiday lodge in woods near a Pembrokeshire village has been turned down, partly over a dispute on what constitutes a caravan

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian dog run plan rejected over fears neighbours would face '12 hours of barking'

A planning Reporter rejected an appeal against West Lothian Council’s refusal to allow the park to continue to operate.

Politics

1 week ago South Ayrshire chaos continues unabated as Chief Executive resigns over procurement scandal

In private, it was decided that former chief executive of Argyll and Bute and South Lanarkshire Council, Cleland Sneddon, will be tasked with steadying the South Ayrshire ship.

Events

1 week ago Plans for dog day care centre turned down over impact on badgers

The application was refused by county planners for several key reasons, including 'no robust justification for the essential need for the proposed development in this countryside location'

Politics

1 week ago Plans to transform Ravenscraig into one of the UK’s largest green AI data centres

Developers Apatura is working closely with North Lanarkshire Council and site owners Ravenscraig Ltd to advance the proposal.

Politics