6 h. 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.

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16 h. 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.

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54 h. ago Time running out to apply to sell drinks from mobile units in Strathclyde Country Park

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking licensed street traders to work at two locations in the park for a period of three years, beginning on June 1.

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59 h. ago Wishaw residents warned over upcoming road closure due to last for number of weeks

North Lanarkshire Council have confirmed Magnolia Street will be closed from Monday, May 5, to Friday, May 23.

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3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council to decide whether to allow expansion of industrial estate in Cumbernauld

Provan Contracts, a Motherwell-based construction company, has submitted a planning application proposing five new general industrial buildings on land at Blairlinn Industrial Estate.

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3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council publishes details of plans to replace roof of community venue in Moodiesburn

A planning application which can be found on the council website explains that, if approved, the project would see the existing roof at the Pivot Centre replaced with a new pitched roof.

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3 d. ago New North Lanarkshire Council's business grants programmes open for applications

The Business Start Up Fund can provide funding of up to £3000 to businesses about to start or those that have been operating for less than 12 months.

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3 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council encouraging budding sports coaches to turn their passion into a career

North Lanarkshire Council is offering sports coaching modern apprenticeships with successful candidates being paid £12.60 per hour.

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9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council completes housing project in the heart of Motherwell

A total of 48 new flats at Brandon Street are now home to tenants and form part of the council’s ambitious new housing supply programme to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.

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1 week ago Careful barbecue disposal appeal to visitors at North Lanarkshire Council’s country parks

More and more park furniture is being burned or scorched because barbecues are being placed directly on them.

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1 week ago Newmains Community Action Plan officially launched at NCT Centre event

Representatives from Newmains Community Trust (NCT), Newmains & District Community Council, Councillor Geraldine Woods, the council’s communities convener, local elected members, and North Lanarkshire Council’s Community Partnership Team attended the official launch.

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1 week ago North Lanarkshire councillors speak out against the local authority’s impending charges for brown bin collections

From June 1, North Lanarkshire Council will start charging £40 a year for the service.

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2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council team leading the way in supporting care

By completing a special training programme, the CLD team is showing real leadership in creating welcoming and supportive learning environments.

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2 w. ago New garden opened by Bellshill Community Council and North Lanarkshire Council

The new community garden offers an attractive area for people to enjoy as well as enhancing biodiversity.

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2 w. ago North Lanarkshire pupils celebrate success in automotive skills programme

This is the first year that North Lanarkshire Council and Remit Training have worked together to offer this qualification.

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2 w. ago Visit Palacerigg Country Park this Easter for family fun adventures

North Lanarkshire Council has carried out improvements, including upgraded paths and trails and expanded play areas, and following a Community Asset Transfer, Palacerigg Community Trust has reopened the popular visitor centre café.

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2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council rejects plans to build tourism development near Harthill

Councillors dismissed the application without question or debate, with the outcome in line with recommendations contained in a report from planning officers.

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3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council offering free ‘Study Leave’ membership to help senior school pupils manage exam stress

From April 25 until May 30, all S4-S6 pupils in the area can enjoy free access to gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes at 12 venues.

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3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council rejects calls to review its housing allocation system

The current rules only consider a single member of each household and a review was being prepared in 2022 but was ultimately cancelled.

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3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council's Mega Flora wildflower project is blossoming

The trial project at Strathclyde and Palacerigg Country Parks and smaller sites in Motherwell and Shotts has introduced a diverse array of wildflowers, bulbs, and perennial plants to grassland areas.

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