20 h. ago New £250,000 fund launched to support businesses in North Lanarkshire’s eight town centres

The council will provide 50 per cent grants up to a maximum of £20,000 to help private commercial landlords and business owners make improvements to properties, allowing new shops and other businesses to open.

Economics

27 h. 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

41 h. ago Man who faked his own death to escape justice convicted of raping two women

James Clacher was traced to Spain after attempting to convince the authorities of his death.

Events

42 h. 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

49 h. 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

63 h. ago Businesses in North Lanarkshire town centres have chance to get grant funding from the council

The council is to make a total of £250,000 available to support businesses in its towns and possibly also in outlying retail areas.

Economics

68 h. ago Thousands of Lanarkshire families benefit from child disability payment

More than 13,000 families across North and South Lanarkshire receive the benefit, and all those who are eligible are encouraged to apply

Society

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

8 d. 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

9 d. ago Hundreds of runners take to the streets for inaugural North Lanarkshire Half Marathon

A total of 664 runners completed the half marathon and the event also featured a 5K race, shorter children’s runs, and a family fun zone.

Politics

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire's first Built Environment Skills Summit brings together nearly 150 industry experts

The inaugural event, organised by the Built Environment Sector Board, aimed to create practical, collaborative solutions for skills shortages that are hampering growth across the construction and built environment sector.

Events

9 d. 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

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards Service gets Enforcement Order against Coatbridge firm and company director

Order is against SPM Roofing and Rendering Limited and company director Sean Paul McFarlane and follows a high number of consumer complaints.

Economics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council successfully applied for lottery funding towards two environmental projects.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £2.7 million for the Nurturing Natural Connections partnership.

Events

1 week ago Councillor ejected from meeting after claiming his garden waste permits petition had been mishandled

Councillor Greg Lennon (Progressive Change North Lanarkshire, Gartcosh, Glenboig and Moodiesburn) had presented petition calling for reversal of decision to introduce charges for brown bin collections.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire welcomes Archie as he takes on epic stadium fundraising challenge

Archie Whitfield was welcomed to Motherwell FC’s Fir Park Stadium by Provost Kenneth Duffy, who praised his determination.

Politics