50 h. ago North Lanarkshire councillors endorse plan supporting families and improving school attendance

The report, which was unanimously endorsed by North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee, described how the council is using additional funding from external bodies to provide preventative support at the earliest stage.

Culture

65 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council plans to make alterations to leisure centre in Cumbernauld

The local authority has published details of work it intends to carry out at its facilities in Broadwood Stadium.

Politics

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council publishes plans to alter ground floor layout of Airdrie Town Hall

Move is to accommodate more office space at historic venue.

Politics

1 week ago Residents concerns over increase in parked cars as new football facility opens in Cleland

North Lanarkshire Council has confirmed that parking was deemed 'adequate'

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council advancing ambitious tower strategy to replace outdated high

More than 1600 properties have been vacated as part of Phase 1, with several towers now demolished and others repurposed to support the Ukraine Resettlement Programme.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council earmarks two new sites for potential development

The council is continuing to work towards providing 6,000 homes by 2035, in addition to regenerating town centres across North Lanarkshire.

Politics

2 w. ago Drivers in Shotts warned over upcoming road closure later this month

North Lanarkshire Council have confirmed that Calderhead Road will have temporary restrictions from May 19 to 23 in order for carriage resurfacing works to be carried out.

Events

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council decide against additional safety measures on pedestrian crossing in Newarthill

In February, Newarthhill Community Council presented NLC with a petition signed by more than 200 people who wanted a new pelican crossing on Carfin Road.

Events

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council launch popular Summer Shred for Active NL members

Residents across North Lanarkshire are being challenged to make themselves look and feel better for summer.

Politics

3 w. ago Caldercruix Retired Women's Group team up with Glengowan Primary School pupils for Driving Digital Locally intergenerational project

Initiative, developed and run by North Lanarkshire Council, aims to bridge the digital divide by educating older residents about digital technology through personalised, one-to-one training sessions with young people.

Politics

3 w. ago North and South Lanarkshire Council staff to be balloted on strike action

UNISON is balloting all staff it represents in local government in Scotland, the largest vote of its kind for many years.

Events

3 w. ago Councillors reject bid by Coatbridge athletics club to buy facilities from North Lanarkshire Council

Airdrie Harriers submitted a community asset transfer bid for the site of the Janet Hamilton Community Centre and Coatbridge Outdoor Sports Centre.

Politics

3 w. ago Hotel in Shotts seeks permission to remodel its interior and create additional rooms for guests

The Station Hotel has applied to North Lanarkshire Council seeking planning approval for alterations to its internal layout, removing lounge space, a function room and a kitchen area to build four new rooms.

Events

3 w. ago Councillors agree to charity Deaf Services Lanarkshire taking over Coatbridge building to house new base

Organisation submitted community asset transfer plan to North Lanarkshire Council, proposing the purchase of Shawhead Community Centre.

Politics

3 w. ago Councillors support transferring ownership of site in Chapelhall to community

North Lanarkshire Council’s communities committee agreed to sell the land, which currently houses the former Chapellhall Senior Citizens Centre, to Chapelhall Community Development Group.

Sport

3 w. ago Councillors agree to allow sale of community centre in Airdrie to local church

North Lanarkshire Council’s communities committee backed recommendations from officers that the community asset transfer of Rochsoles Community Centre to Palm Church be allowed, although further steps will be required to finalise the agreement.

Politics

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s work on child poverty receives positive feedback from Public Health Scotland

The council’s latest report on child poverty was reviewed by the NHS organisation which found that both the report itself and the action plan provided addressed both long term and prevention aspects, with interventions linking those in need into the relevant support.

Society

4 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council urging people to mark May's National Walking Month

Walking is a great way to become more active as it is free, low impact, requires no special equipment and pace and distance can easily be increased.

Politics

4 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council to make changes to First Stop Shops' operation from June 2

This is in response to a sharp decline in customer demand and changing preferences from residents towards digital and telephone contact methods.

Politics