2 h. 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

9 h. 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

25 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

26 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

33 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 Local communities urge councillors to approve major South Lanarkshire wind farm

A recommendation for objection has been published in South Lanarkshire Council’s draft planning committee report outlining concerns related to aviation, defence and landscape impacts.

Politics

5 d. ago East Kilbride MP says South Lanarkshire Council 'needs to go further' on smartphones in schools

Joani Reid had urged councillors to reject a report to the committee that effectively left the decision up to individual schools.

Politics

6 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

6 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

6 d. ago London Underground seeks union talks in bid to resolve pay dispute

The company is seeking discussions next Wednesday.

Politics

6 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

7 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

8 d. ago Lanarkshire locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics

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

Robyn Goldie died in July 2018.

Events

8 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 Council helps launch nearly 30 schemes to tackle climate change

Councillors were updated on the success of the local authority's Climate Emergency Fund.

Politics

1 week ago South Lanarkshire Council reveals homeless figures for the Hamilton area

The numbers emerged at Wednesday's meeting of the Hamilton Area Committee.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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