36 h. ago North Lanarkshire to benefit from additional Empty Homes Officers

Additional Scottish Government funding, delivered through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership in 2025-26, will see councils across Scotland, including North Lanarkshire Council, take a more proactive and targeted approach to tackling local housing issues.

Society

39 h. ago Local government staff at North and South Lanarkshire Councils vote to accept two

Members of Scotland’s biggest local government union UNISON have voted overwhelmingly (83 per cent) to accept a deal worth four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent in 2026/27.

Politics

69 h. ago Lanarkshire team protecting the safety of locals wins a prestigious award

MAPPA [Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements] Lanarkshire aims to minimise the potential risks posed by serious violent and sexual offenders.

Events

5 d. ago Local Action Fund will help install more litter bins at Calderglen Country Park

Five primary schools are also to receive money.

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Driving Digital Locally Intergenerational Project wins Municipal Journal Achievement Awards honour

The project, which bridges digital divide by offering older residents personalised, one-on-one training sessions with young people, scooped Transforming Lives accolade.

Events

9 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire advising locals UK childhood vaccination schedule is being updated from July 1

Key changes include the removal of the Hib/MenC (Menitorix) vaccine at 12 months.

Politics

9 d. ago South Lanarkshire locals invited to shape future of Kilbryde Hospice care at community roadshows

Three local roadshows will invite open discussion on Kilbryde Hospice’s impact and future plans.

Transport

3 w. ago 'Miracle' as man survives 200ft fall at nudist beach but gets telling off from police

The lucky walker was dropped off and allowed to 'go on his way' after plummeting 60 metres from the top of Haven Cliffs near Sidmouth, in Devon, and onto a naturalist beach below

Events

3 w. ago Expansion of free school meals to eight local authorities including South Lanarkshire

Pupils in S1 to S3 whose families receive the Scottish Child Payment are now included.

Culture

3 w. ago Tyson Fury's seven children don't have to go to school beyond age 11 due to family rule

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and his wife Paris have an unconventional approach towards education, which involves their children being allowed to drop out before secondary school

Society

3 w. ago Number of Lanarkshire locals claiming Jobseeker's Allowance drops according to latest data

A particular success is the 50-plus age group, where more than 140 people in South Lanarkshire have returned to work.

Politics