9 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council to make more active use of social media to highlight important planning applications to the public

Members supported a motion which was a response to commonly expressed complaints that the public were often aware of planning applications before development began.

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12 h. ago Johnstone 'ideal' for cycling criterium race as council urged to explore viability

Councillors Andy Doig and John Hood will table a motion on the subject at Thursday's full council meeting.

Economics

13 h. ago North Lanarkshire school pupils showcase ideas at 2025 Social Enterprise Academy Scotland Awards

The youngsters, including representatives from St Augustine’s Primary in Coatbridge, Bothwell Park High and Glenmavis' New Monkland Primary, presented projects that address local issues.

Events

16 h. ago Breastfeeding motion at North Lanarkshire Council meeting passes unanimously

Councillors Geraldine Woods and Fiona Fotheringham marked the anniversary of the Breastfeeding (Scotland) Act, which resulted from a Private Member’s Bill presented by former MSP Elaine Smith.

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21 h. ago Report into lost or damaged bins to be debated by North Lanarkshire councillors

Describing the process of obtaining a new bin as “clunky”, Councillor Allan Stubbs said the council website attempted to charge residents and asked if they had been notified of the issue, even though nobody was contacted.

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34 h. ago Holyrood candidate slams government inaction as adults with learning disabilities left without vital health checks

North Lanarkshire Labour councillor Ayeshah Khan, who is standing for the party in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency at the 2026 Holyrood election, called for urgent action over the Scottish Government’s failure to turn promises into reality for adults with learning disabilities.

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40 h. ago M74 slip road at Motherwell to be closed for essential works to be carried out

It is required to enable North Lanarkshire Council to carry out essential repair works at Clyde Bridge.

Transport

45 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Compass Project wins 2025 National Youth Work Awards honour

The project supports young people who are in, or at risk of, conflict with the law.

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4 d. ago School pupils enjoying new outdoor learning facilities as part of North Lanarkshire Council house building programme

Eco unit enhancing St Dominic’s Primary pupils’ work on the natural environment.

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4 d. ago Dog walking business owner applies to North Lanarkshire Council for planning approval for garden shed

In their application documents, the Forrest Street resident explains that they have already established a dog walking business but they also hold a diploma in dog grooming.

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5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board appoints new chair

Brian Moore served as vice-chair since June 2022 and was previously chair of the board’s performance, finance, and audit committee.

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5 d. ago West Lothian could see another 12,500 homes built by 2038 under development plan

A full meeting of West Lothian Council agreed to approve the first stage of a new Local Development Plan as a blueprint for the future look of communities.

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6 d. ago Clyde Valley Housing Association welcomes tenants to new £2.9m Mill Loan development in Airdrie town centre

Event marked the official handover of the 16-unit flatted development, which forms part of North Lanarkshire Council’s Airdrie Town Centre Action Plan.

Economics

6 d. ago Texas star Spiteri recalls early days in music as she collects honorary degree

The chart-topping singer said she would have been happy to write just one hit record when she started in the business.

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6 d. ago Around 2000 families in North Lanarkshire impacted by removal of two

The Scottish Government has confirmed it intends to mitigate the effect of the two child cap with a separate payment administered by Social Security Scotland.

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6 d. ago Councillors visit stunning new mural in Wishaw created by Ukrainian refugees

The council’s equalities champion, Councillor Ayeshah Khan joined North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy in meeting some of the artists who created the vibrant new mural that has transformed the tunnel between Pather and Gowkthrapple.

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7 d. ago North Lanarkshire schools receive eco awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful

St Aidan's Primary in Wishaw and Greengairs Primary in Airdrie were honoured by the environmental charity.

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7 d. ago Proposals to build lodges as holiday lets on site near Airdrie given go ahead

North Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee considered an application involving one existing lodge which currently serves as accommodation for the owner, and the addition of three more, on land off Avonhead Road at Upperton.

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7 d. ago Trump claims ‘big stuff is happening’ as he leaves G7 summit early to return to Washington

Donald Trump has left the G7 summit a day early to return to Washington to hold a National Security Council meeting as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates.

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8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council agreed in principle to more housing in Gartcosh and Glenboig

The council received a planning application from Persimmon Homes, Avant Homes and the Lamont Family Planning seeking permission in principle for residential development at Heathfield Farm in Muirhead

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