3 h. 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

4 h. 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

11 h. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council formally approves its local public holidays for 2026

Each year the council is required to approve holidays for factories and businesses within the area.

Politics

5 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee approves new policy on school walking routes

This followed a motion which was passed at a meeting of the full council in October 2024 calling for review and consultation with regard to the policy, which was being updated following cuts to school transport provision.

Events

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Rent Assistance Fund continuing to be vital safety net for tenants

Launched in 2023, the fund was designed to offer short-term financial support to council tenants struggling with rent arrears. Since then, it has helped thousands of households across local towns and villages.

Politics

7 d. ago Sheriff finds ‘systemic failure’ by council after death of girl, 13

Robyn Goldie died in July 2018.

Events

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council reveals planned refurbishment of Airdrie Library

If work is approved, the project will involve the demolition and rebuilding of a rear extension, creation of viewing deck, and various other alterations.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council writes off £163,000 in debts relating to adult care and social work services

The local authority charges for accommodation in nursing and residential homes and community alarms. It also sends invoices to organisations such as other councils and universities.

Economics

1 week ago Report covering home care services in North Lanarkshire approved by councillors

An important aspect is maximizing people’s independence by working on specific tasks and confidence, which is done by various types of home support staff in cooperation with specialists such as occupational and physical therapists, social workers and also families.

Politics

1 week ago Pilot scheme to run additional buses on three MyBus routes in North Lanarkshire now operating

Following a successful bid by North Lanarkshire Council for People and Place Funding, additional buses will operate as a time limited pilot until March 2026 to support demand on specific services for MyBus in Motherwell, Monklands and Cumbernauld.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council gives green light to convert office into flats in Craigneuk

Proposals to create the new homes in Laurel Drive were given the go ahead following discussions with the council’s planning department.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council holding annual Dragon’s Lair competition for S3 school pupils

Candidates will attend an information session on September 18, where advisors from Business Gateway Lanarkshire will help them write a business plan for their idea.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Tackling Poverty Team helps residents secure record

This is a 14 per cent increase on the previous year and comes through benefit checks, appeals and financial advice.

Politics

2 w. ago Councillors approve £11m project to purchase land in Ravenscraig and build new homes

North Lanarkshire Council will secure the site at Prospecthill Road which is currently owned by Ravenscraig Ltd but was previously targeted for inclusion in the council’s new build housing programme.

Economics

2 w. ago Councillors approve latest strategic housing investment plan for North Lanarkshire

Plan provides details of the local authority's intentions towards achieving its ambitions for the development of social housing.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council housing chief reveals benefits to Incentive to Downsize scheme

Currently, there are more than 14,000 households waiting for a council home in North Lanarkshire, while around 3,200 properties are classed as under-occupied.

Politics

2 w. ago Wishaw, Shotts and Newmains businesses back Scotland Loves Local campaign

As part of this year’s Scotland Loves Local campaign, North Lanarkshire Council is highlighting the important role of local businesses and asking people to use them instead of shopping online or further afield.

Politics

3 w. ago Residents encouraged to shop local and support businesses in North Lanarkshire

As part of this year’s Scotland Loves Local campaign, North Lanarkshire Council is highlighting the important role of local businesses and asking people to use them instead of shopping online or further afield.

Economics