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North Lanarkshire Council · 18 December 2025
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Clerk Name: Mark Hamill Clerk Telephone: 07811294702 Clerk Email: committee@northlan.gov.uk 9 December 2025 Members of the Council Chief Executive’s Office Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Notice is given that a Meeting of the Council is to be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB on Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 16:00 PM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Des Murray Chief Executive Members : D Ashraf, A Ballinger, C Barclay, B Baudo, A Beveridge, M Boyd, H Brannan-McVey, G Brennan, B Burgess, A Bustard, J Cairns, A Campbell, T Carragher, C Costello, M Coyle, S Coyle, D Crichton, G Currie, P Di Mascio, K Docherty, K Duffy, A Duffy-Lawson, H Dunbar, T Fisher, F Fotheringham, W Goldie, H Gray, K Harmon, M Hughes, J Hume, L Jarvie, D Johnston, T Johnston, J Jones, P Kelly, J Keltie, A Khan, K Larson, J Leckie, G Lennon, J Logue, H Loughran, F MacGregor, A Masterton, M McBride, B McCluskey, A McCrory, B McCulloch, M McCulloch, P McDade, F McKay, R McKendrick, J McLaren, C McManus, M McPake, J McPhilemy, A McVey, L Mitchell, L Nolan, P Patton, C Quigley, J Reddin, L Roarty, D Robb, G Robinson, N Shevlin, W Shields, A Smith, A Stubbs, L Stubbs, R Sullivan, A Thomas, J Toner, S Watson, C Williams, N Wilson, G Woods.
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Agenda 1 Declarations of Interest In Terms of the Ethical Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 2 Demolition of Allan, Coursington and Draffen Towers, Motherwell - Video Presentation 3 Minutes of Meetings of Committees, Sub-Committees and Panels - Cycle 4 Submit volume of minutes of meetings of Committees, Sub- Committees and Panels for Cycle 4 for approval in terms of standing order number 21 (copy to follow) 4 Membership of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) Submit report by the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) seeking to clarify and confirm the Council's entitlement and political balance for representation on COSLA Convention. 7 - 14 5 Membership of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Group and Outside Bodies Submit proposed amendments to Membership of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies (copy to follow) 6 Advancing Democratic Engagement through Electronic Voting and the Mobile Hybrid Meeting System Submit report by the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) providing an update on the progress of the implementation of the Electronic Voting and Meeting Hybrid Meeting System, following the award of the contract. 15 - 24 Remit 7 Remit from Housing Committee of 5 November 2025 - Housing Revenue Account – 2026/27 Revenue Estimates Submit report by the Chief Officer (Finance and Technology) presenting information that will enable the Council to set its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget and rent levels for 2026/2027. 25 - 34
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8 Aquatec Submit report by the Chief Officer (Community Operations) providing an update on the current position in terms of the deteriorating condition and the costs associated with repairing all issues currently identified within the Aquatec. 35 - 44 NOTICE OF MOTIONS 9 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Smith and Councillor Barclay “Council notes that 9th December 2025 marked the 70th anniversary of the designation of Cumbernauld in 1955 as one of Scotland’s new towns, following the establishment of the Cumbernauld Development Corporation in 1956 and construction commencing on the first housing development in 1957. Council recognises the significance of this anniversary locally and nationally, and notes that a number of community-led events and activities are already in planning to mark the occasion during 2026. Council further acknowledges the cultural, social, and economic contribution made by Cumbernauld and its residents over the past seven decades. Council therefore requests that the anniversary be publicly recognised and acknowledged and that the Council provide support, where appropriate, in line with available resources” 10 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Mitchell and Councillor Keltie “Council notes that there are grassed areas across North Lanarkshire which have historically been gated or padlocked for reasons no longer clearly recorded. These areas continue to be maintained by the Council, while public access remains restricted. In some cases, padlocks have been removed by residents and not reinstated by the Council, suggesting a possible change in community expectation and use. Council recognises the public health and wellbeing benefits associated with access to green space. Council agrees that a report be submitted to a future meeting of the Environment and Climate Change Committee detailing:
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• Locations where access to grassed areas is restricted; • Ownership and the original or current rationale for access restrictions; • Legal, safety, operational or financial considerations relating to public access; and • Options for future access arrangements, including associated costs and implications.” 11 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Toner and Councillor Ballinger “Council notes the amendment approved at the meeting of the full Council on 27 March 2025 relating to school transport eligibility. Council further notes that elected members receive representations regarding the effects of the revised qualifying distance threshold for secondary school transport. Council recognises its duties under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 to make such arrangements as it considers necessary for the provision of school transport and the importance of ensuring that the school transport policy has regard to all pupils, including those with medical needs and other additional support needs. Council therefore requests that the Education, Children and Families bring a policy update report to a future meeting of the Education, Children and Families Committee. The report should: • summarise the current eligibility arrangements within the transport policy, including how applications on health-related grounds are considered; • provide high-level monitoring data on applications and outcomes since implementation of the revised distance threshold; and • identify any areas where the policy may benefit from clarification or improvement to ensure continued compliance with statutory duties.
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Council reaffirms its commitment to fair and equitable access to education for all pupils” QUESTIONS 12 Questions Received in Terms of Standing Order 51 - None Received 13 Committee Questions Log - Cycle 4 2025 Submit the Questions Log for Cycle 4 of 2025 outlining the questions asked at Committee Meetings during the cycle together with the officer responses. (A3 copy attached to agenda pack) 45 - 48