10 h. ago School pupils enjoying new outdoor learning facilities as part of North Lanarkshire Council house building programme

Eco unit enhancing St Dominic’s Primary pupils’ work on the natural environment.

Politics

19 h. ago Dog walking business owner applies to North Lanarkshire Council for planning approval for garden shed

In their application documents, the Forrest Street resident explains that they have already established a dog walking business but they also hold a diploma in dog grooming.

Politics

57 h. ago Clyde Valley Housing Association welcomes tenants to new £2.9m Mill Loan development in Airdrie town centre

Event marked the official handover of the 16-unit flatted development, which forms part of North Lanarkshire Council’s Airdrie Town Centre Action Plan.

Economics

61 h. ago Councillors visit stunning new mural in Wishaw created by Ukrainian refugees

The council’s equalities champion, Councillor Ayeshah Khan joined North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy in meeting some of the artists who created the vibrant new mural that has transformed the tunnel between Pather and Gowkthrapple.

Events

3 d. ago Proposals to build lodges as holiday lets on site near Airdrie given go ahead

North Lanarkshire Council’s planning committee considered an application involving one existing lodge which currently serves as accommodation for the owner, and the addition of three more, on land off Avonhead Road at Upperton.

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4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council agreed in principle to more housing in Gartcosh and Glenboig

The council received a planning application from Persimmon Homes, Avant Homes and the Lamont Family Planning seeking permission in principle for residential development at Heathfield Farm in Muirhead

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4 d. ago Work starts to transform Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park

A key element of North Lanarkshire Council’s regeneration project is to reduce the building’s carbon footprint by at least 80 per cent by retro-fitting super-efficient insulation and generating energy from a heat pump in the loch and from solar panels on the roof.

Politics

4 d. ago North and South Lanarkshire Council staff to be balloted after unions received two

Local government trade union UNISON said the new offer is for four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent for next (2026/27).

Politics

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council backs Fair Tax Week by signing responsible tax declaration

Fair Tax Week is a recognition of the businesses and organisations that are proud to promote responsible tax conduct, and a celebration of the positive contribution this makes to society.

Politics

1 week ago Beauty salon applies to North Lanarkshire Council to change use of its premises

Dollface Beauty, located in Cumbernauld Main Street, has applied to the council for approval for a change of use from beauty salon to semi-permanent makeup shop.

Politics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire company seeks permission from council to expand its facility

Dasco Entrance Technology, which makes bespoke aluminium doors and entryways primarily for customers in the public sector, has submitted a planning application to North Lanarkshire Council which requests approval for a side extension to its premises in Westfield’s Deerdykes View.

Events

2 w. ago Plans for huge Battery Energy Storage Facility (BESS) near Wishaw submitted to North Lanarkshire Council

The proposed development on land at Harestonhill Farm near Waterloo will comprise 400 containerised battery storage units.

Science

2 w. ago Gas network company SGN investing £265k to upgrade pipeline infrastructure in area of Coatbridge

Following close consultation with North Lanarkshire Council, SGN's project will start on Monday, June 9, and take approximately two months to complete.

Economics

2 w. ago Wishaw pharmacy applies to council to install prescription collection machine

McMinns Pharmacy in Main Street has applied to North Lanarkshire Council seeking permission to alter the shop front and install a prescription collection machine.

Politics

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council declares Coatbridge land surplus to requirements for building of electricity substation

Scottish Power Energy Networks requested the local authority declare the 37-square metre plot in Ailsa Road surplus.

Politics

3 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s arts development team hosting special event at Ravenscraig

Join artists on Tuesday, June 10, as they explore Ravenscraig through an interactive artwork, followed by an outdoor film screening of ‘Boundary Layers’, telling the story of Ravenscraig’s past and present.

Politics

4 w. ago North Lanarkshire councillors endorse plan supporting families and improving school attendance

The report, which was unanimously endorsed by North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee, described how the council is using additional funding from external bodies to provide preventative support at the earliest stage.

Culture