19 h. ago North Lanarkshire councillor speaks in public for first time since suspension

At a meeting of the full council, members discussed a report on a hearing against Progressive Change North Lanarkshire representative Greg Lennon.

Politics

63 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council agrees to review financial reward available to tenants who downsize their homes

The motion called upon North Lanarkshire Council to acknowledge that the current scheme, which offers a £1,500 incentive to council tenants moving into smaller homes, had a low rate of uptake.

Events

3 d. ago Tenth Scottish Tory councillor defects to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

South Lanarkshire councillor Poppy Corbett has become the latest member of local government to join Nigel Farage's party from the Conservatives.

Politics

4 d. ago Strathaven is latest of 55 cemeteries being checked by South Lanarkshire Council

The local authority has a duty of care to provide a safe environment for both visitors and staff.

Politics

4 d. ago Lesmahagow Community Football Club scores £150k pitch investment

The South Lanarkshire Council-administered Renewable Energy Fund will help at McKirdy Park.

Economics

4 d. ago Cyclists, climbers and ramblers get community grants from South Lanarkshire Council

The grants were approved at the latest meeting of the East Kilbride Area Committee.

Politics

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council seeking supplier to help with housing stock

The council has advertised that it is seeking a provider to operate a void energy management scheme during periods when there is no tenant at the property and its employees are carrying out repairs.

Politics

5 d. ago First phase of North Lanarkshire Council’s Gowkthrapple masterplan completed

The site in Castlehill Road has delivered new housing, amenities and green spaces, transforming and connecting the local community.

Politics

7 d. ago Councillor pays visit to East Kilbride primary school as part of lesson in Fairtrade

P7 pupils of St Leonard's Primary have been learning about Jobs for the Future and Skills for Life in their Learning for Sustainability lessons.

Politics

1 week ago Pupils from two Coatbridge schools take part in Constructing Futures training programme

Initiative introduced to youths from St Ambrose and Coatbridge high schools, thanks to collaboration between Kier, North Lanarkshire Council, hub South West Scotland, training provider TIGERS, and Developing the Young Workforce.

Politics

1 week ago South Lanarkshire Council back fight againt litter with Spring Clean Scotland

“Dropped litter is a curse across South Lanarkshire" said Councillor Robert Brown, chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee.

Sport

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council's Active NL team's Easter sports camps to return

They will take place from April 7-18 and offer a range of different programmes, including dance, golf, football, tennis, gymnastics, multisport and BMX.

Politics

1 week ago More than 2000 warning notices issued to pavement parkers in South Lanarkshire as council begins enforcing fines

As of Monday, March 17, warning notices are being upgraded to Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) for parking on pavements, drop kerbs or double parking.

Events

1 week ago Clydesdale councillor is "very excited" to be Lanimer 2025 sashing lady

Catherine McClymont will take on the key role at Lanark's celebrations in June

Politics

1 week ago South Lanarkshire Council gives funding to Rutherglen and Cambuslang groups

The grants were approved at the latest meeting of the local area committee.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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 w. 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

2 w. ago Lanark Lanimer Committee announce Councillor Catherine McClymont as 2025 Sashing Lady

The Lanark Lanimer Committee are delighted to announce that Catherine McClymont will be the 2025 Sashing Lady,

Politics

2 w. 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