5 h. 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.

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17 h. 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.

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20 h. 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.

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27 h. ago Report highlights work being done in North Lanarkshire to support young adults who lack numeracy skills

North Lanarkshire Council’s Multiply programme focuses primarily on people aged 19 and over who wish to improve their numeracy skills.

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47 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s arts development team continue programme of popular singing workshops

Following on from the success of the Ah Cannae Sing workshops in 2024, the arts team returned with a Gaelic-themed event earlier this month to kick off their new programme of events.

Economics

53 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council notified of plans to install new 20

A planning application from Mobile Broadband Network, provides details of the proposed tower, which would be located behind Cumbernauld Indoor Bowling Club.

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66 h. ago Three North Lanarkshire companies receive gold award from council’s Employer Charter accreditation

POS Group in Motherwell, Viridor Materials Recycling Facility, Bargeddie, and Routes to Work are committed to high standards of excellence.

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4 d. ago Opposition parties slam North Lanarkshire Council Labour administration over budget

SNP group leader Tracy Carragher highlighted 'poor decision making', while Conservative group head Sandy Watson labelled 10 per cent council tax hike 'way over-the-top'.

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6 d. ago North Lanarkshire's Provost welcomes new schools commitment in council budget

The schools will feature within new hubs which will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

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7 d. ago Three new community hubs will be built after North Lanarkshire Council confirmed investment plans during budget

The new hubs, which will include state-of-the-art primary schools, will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

Economics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council confirms 10 per cent council tax rise in budget

The rise outstrips inflation and is one of the higher rates in Scotland.

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7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council approves funding of £222,361 to 27 community organisations in Cumbernauld

The grants will support a range of projects aimed at improving local services, enhancing wellbeing, and strengthening community engagement.

Economics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council to change grant funding system it offers to local businesses

The tiered system will offer £3,000 to businesses which have premises or employees, or which will be VAT registered.

Economics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council sending appointment letters to tenants due five

Checks help the local authority keep its tenants and residents safe and examine the condition of the wiring within the home against safety standards.

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1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council set to mark national Adult Support and Protection Day

Throughout North Lanarkshire, there are some adults who are more at risk from harm, due to illness, trauma and physical or mental health conditions.

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