2 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council to wipe over £1m in council tax debt

Councillors approved plans to scrap £1.86 million in unrecoverable council tax.

Economics

4 h. ago South Lanarkshire Council commits to protecting communities during winter

Lanarkshire is tightening up teamwork across hospitals, community services, GPs and pharmacies to protect residents during the cold months.

Politics

22 h. ago Police searching for man who vanished from Bristol night out issue tragic update

Police looking for a missing man Rehaan, from Llanelli in South Wales, have issued an update after he was reported missing on Sunday following a night out

Events

24 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council to engage with taxi operators during licensing review

Councillors have agreed to a formal consultation process with stakeholders to gather feedback which will help shape the updated policies and procedures.

Politics

4 d. ago Motorists warned of urgent repairs needed on section of Hamilton road

South Lanarkshire Council’s Head of Roads, Fleet and Transportation Services, Colin Park, said: “We apologise in advance for any inconvenience."

Events

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council encouraging residents to plan ahead for any severe weather in coming months

Information and advice is available on the local authority's website - www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/winter.

Politics

4 d. ago Two North Lanarkshire Council teams scoop top accolades at Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Excellence Awards

The Tenant Participation Team was named Scotland’s Team of the Year and winning the Marion Gibbs award for Equality in Housing was The Children’s Champion Project.

Events

5 d. ago Update given on South Lanarkshire Council's school transport cuts

Councillors on the Education Resources committee today (November 18) were told of the progress of the changes which came into force in August

Politics

5 d. ago Wishaw Men’s Shed receives £493 donation from annual Suicide Prevention Football Tournament at Ravenscraig

The contribution was made on behalf of North and South Lanarkshire councils’ Suicide Prevention campaigns.

Economics

6 d. ago Have your say on savings and services at South Lanarkshire Council

A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next two years.

Politics

6 d. ago Get engaged with South Lanarkshire Council's new transport strategy

The strategy, which covers the period from 2025 to 2035, will be used to guide transport actions and priorities.

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council's new supply housing programme delivering investment in local economy

It is also empowering local communities to put forward projects and increasing access for businesses to contract opportunities.

Economics

8 d. ago MP and councillor pleased as improvements to Burnside footbridge confirmed

South Lanarkshire Council has actively worked to find a solution that delivers for the people of Burnside. This involves £100,000 of investment from the Council, as part of a partnership with Network Rail on funding and delivery.

Economics

8 d. ago Report on redeveloping North Lanarkshire town centres presented to councillors

The council is working on Town Action Plans for all eight towns in North Lanarkshire - Kilsyth, Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Bellshill, Motherwell, Wishaw and Shotts.

Politics

1 week ago New data centre could be constructed in Chapelhall if North Lanarkshire Council grants planning permission

The local authority has received an application from DataVita seeking approval for the building.

Events

1 week ago Council receives application for new homes on site of ex Motherwell gym and nightclub

The application, from McTaggart Construction, seeks approval two blocks containing a total of 44 flats to be built at Brandon Street, on the site of a defunct former gym which is currently empty.

Society

1 week ago Christmas tree cheer for communities in Wishaw after council agreement

Members of both Coltness and Cleland Community Councils stated they will both have trees this festive season thanks to a deal with North Lanarkshire Council.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council thanks tenants, staff and partners for successful annual tenants’ conference

The event, which took place at Chryston Community Hub, saw tenants from across the area come together to share their views, take part in question and answer sessions and hear about the difference they are making.

Politics

1 week ago Plans to convert condemned East Kilbride church site into housing have been revealed

Plans have been submitted to South Lanarkshire Council to demolish former South Parish Church on Baird Hill and replace it with two four-storey blocks containing 38 one and two bedroom apartments.

Politics

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council backs national campaign aiming to highlight ways parents, carers, and teachers can work together

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveiled the initiative, which considers the root causes of absences, and identifies ways to approach conversations about wellbeing that may help pupils to improve their attendance.

Society