4 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council chief set for top job at South Ayrshire Council

Stephen Penman is the new Chief Executive of South Ayrshire Council and will take up the role when leaving his position as Strategy and Engagement chief at North Lanarkshire later this year.

Politics

17 h. ago Startup equestrian company seeking permission from North Lanarkshire Council for premises near Airdrie

Shielhill Equestrian Enterprise submitted application requesting approval for residential lodge, portacabin-style outbuilding and two containers.

Events

19 h. ago Demolition crews bring down Ayr's last Riverside tower block

The long awaited demolition has begun after a three-year stand off between South Ayrshire Council and telecoms giant EE.

Politics

20 h. ago South Ayrshire memorials to be expanded beyond traditional benches

High demand and a lack of space for memorial benches has seen council officiers suggest new options, including plaques and memorial trees.

Politics

23 h. ago Former sports journalist Stephen Penman becomes South Ayrshire Council's new Chief Executive

Penman will leave his post as Strategy and Engagement boss at North Lanarkshire Council.

Politics

39 h. ago Police clear former South Ayrshire Council leader Martin Dowey of criminality in row over leaked tape

Police said there was no criminal case to answer after they looked into the recording.

Events

40 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s enterprise and communities service recorded its lowest debt

This year’s bad debt write off in this area totals almost £370,000 from some 1,600 accounts.

Politics

40 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council receives planning application for battery energy storage system construction in Coatbridge

Application, from renewables company BEL, describes a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and related infrastructure with a generating capacity of 45MW.

Science

48 h. ago Bumper year for entries into North Lanarkshire Council's NL in Bloom Awards

The competition, open to council tenants, ran from April to August and saw a 13 per cent rise in the number of entries as well as more first-time nominees and winners.

Events

5 d. ago South Ayrshire Council challenged to condemn 'hateful' and 'blatantly racist' campaigns against asylum seekers

"Far-right groups have clearly been subverting public discourse, spreading misinformation, and exploiting economic hardship by scapegoating migrants and other marginalised communities"

Events

6 d. ago Programme helping people access employment in North Lanarkshire may face financial pressures

Councillors discussed a report on the performance of North Lanarkshire Council’s NL Academies programme, which provides summer placements and training for young people and adults

Events

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council formally approves its local public holidays for 2026

Each year the council is required to approve holidays for factories and businesses within the area.

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee approves new policy on school walking routes

This followed a motion which was passed at a meeting of the full council in October 2024 calling for review and consultation with regard to the policy, which was being updated following cuts to school transport provision.

Events

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Rent Assistance Fund continuing to be vital safety net for tenants

Launched in 2023, the fund was designed to offer short-term financial support to council tenants struggling with rent arrears. Since then, it has helped thousands of households across local towns and villages.

Politics

8 d. ago Sheriff finds ‘systemic failure’ by council after death of girl, 13

Robyn Goldie died in July 2018.

Events

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council reveals planned refurbishment of Airdrie Library

If work is approved, the project will involve the demolition and rebuilding of a rear extension, creation of viewing deck, and various other alterations.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council writes off £163,000 in debts relating to adult care and social work services

The local authority charges for accommodation in nursing and residential homes and community alarms. It also sends invoices to organisations such as other councils and universities.

Economics

1 week ago Donald Trump has Turnberry door wide Open but LIV Golf window is slammed shut

South Ayrshire's world-famous Ailsa Course has improved again after latest revamp with The Championship wanted

Politics

1 week ago South Ayrshire councillors question DwP hall discount and town gala refusal

A report into the corporate letting reductions revealed which groups applied successful and unsuccessfully

Politics

2 w. ago Gym boss who violently raped two women before faking his own death and fleeing to the Costa del Sol is finally brought to justice

James Clacher, 57, violently raped two women in Troon, South Ayrshire in August 2019 and in Glasgow in September 2020. He matched with them on dating apps.

Events