5 h. ago Coatbridge school St Bernard's Primary secures tenth Green Eco

The school hosted a special day to mark the milestone and invited local councillors and representatives from North Lanarkshire Council along to share in the joy.

Politics

23 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council approves installation of ATM at shop in Carfin

The local authority’s planning officers used delegated powers to grant an application proposing the machine on the front of a Day Today shop in Motherwell Road.

Economics

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Music in the Museum series to host renowned pianist Karen MacIver

Taking place at Summerlee Museum on October 27, this evocative event will also mark the unveiling of a brand-new public piano, following the success of last year’s launch at Bellshill Cultural Centre.

Culture

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council tenants to benefit from £40m investment in modern central heating systems

Four-year contract with Sureserve Compliance North (Gas Call) and Saltire Facilities Management will see around 1500 new central heating systems installed in first year alone.

Economics

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council carrying out improvement work on A73 Carlisle Road

The existing carriageway will be re-textured and additional road markings applied.

Transport

6 d. ago Airdrie Library marks 100th anniversary with programme of events

To mark the occasion, Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, joined local children from the Time Travellers initiative to bury a capsule filled with memories and creative work.

Politics

8 d. ago Improved performance for North Lanarkshire Council on developing workforce

The six-monthly report on the council’s Brighter Futures programme notes that more than 1500 people have received support from NL Academies, gaining work, training and being guided to key sectors in the area.

Politics

8 d. ago Councillors approve report on initiatives designed to improve health of North Lanarkshire residents

The report, on the council’s Eat Well, Be Well policy, covers many activities in the categories of pregnancy and parenthood, nurseries and schools, training an adulthood, work life and employment and retirement and care.

Science

1 week ago Kirkin’ of the Council ceremony takes place at Motherwell church

North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy, The Lord Lieutenant Lady Haughey and North Lanarkshire Council chief executive Des Murray were joined by elected members and council officials for the traditional ceremony which celebrates the connection between the council and local communities.

Politics

1 week ago Almost 200 people living in Lanarkshire lose their lives due to alcohol new figures reveal

By council area, North Lanarkshire had the second highest number of deaths in Scotland with 101 people, while in South Lanarkshire 75 people lost their lives due to alcohol.

Politics

1 week ago Modifications to Chapelhall church building deemed acceptable by local planning officers

Officials at North Lanarkshire Council have allowed an application from St Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, located in the main street of the village.

Events

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s deputy chief executive announces retirement

Andrew McPherson will retire in May next year after a long and distinguished career in public service.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council receives planning applications for installation of two telecommunications hubs

The applications from BT concern a street hub, which would be located off a footpath close to Coatbridge Main Street and Airdrie's Bank Street.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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