14 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council to engage with taxi operators during licensing review

Councillors have agreed to a formal consultation process with stakeholders to gather feedback which will help shape the updated policies and procedures.

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3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council encouraging residents to plan ahead for any severe weather in coming months

Information and advice is available on the local authority's website - www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/winter.

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4 d. ago Two North Lanarkshire Council teams scoop top accolades at Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Excellence Awards

The Tenant Participation Team was named Scotland’s Team of the Year and winning the Marion Gibbs award for Equality in Housing was The Children’s Champion Project.

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6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council's new supply housing programme delivering investment in local economy

It is also empowering local communities to put forward projects and increasing access for businesses to contract opportunities.

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1 week ago New data centre could be constructed in Chapelhall if North Lanarkshire Council grants planning permission

The local authority has received an application from DataVita seeking approval for the building.

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1 week ago Christmas tree cheer for communities in Wishaw after council agreement

Members of both Coltness and Cleland Community Councils stated they will both have trees this festive season thanks to a deal with North Lanarkshire Council.

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1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council thanks tenants, staff and partners for successful annual tenants’ conference

The event, which took place at Chryston Community Hub, saw tenants from across the area come together to share their views, take part in question and answer sessions and hear about the difference they are making.

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1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council backs national campaign aiming to highlight ways parents, carers, and teachers can work together

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveiled the initiative, which considers the root causes of absences, and identifies ways to approach conversations about wellbeing that may help pupils to improve their attendance.

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1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council's housing service continues strong performance

Latest independent Scottish Housing Regulator’s Landlord Report highlights positive service delivery in homes and rents, tenant satisfaction, quality and maintenance of homes, neighbourhoods and value for money categories.

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2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council reports strong progress in reducing homelessness and improving housing outcomes

Latest Homelessness Action Plan update shows a two per cent fall in homelessness applications and a 21 per cent reduction in repeat homelessness during 2024–25.

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3 w. ago Airdrie Central representative shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year accolade at 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards

Chris Costello, of Scottish Labour, was elected to North Lanarkshire Council three years ago and works tirelessly to help residents with their problems and improve the community.

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3 w. ago North Lanarkshire councillors formally approve purchase of 18 new minibuses

North Lanarkshire Council’s environment and climate change committee acknowledged the purchase of the 32-seat vehicles from Woodall-Nicholson Limited, which trades as Mellor Bus Limited, at a cost of £2.6 million.

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