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North Lanarkshire Council · 2 April 2026
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24 March 2026 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, 02 April 2026 at 16:00 PM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Des Murray Chief Executive Members : Clerk Name: Mark Hamill Clerk Telephone: 07811294702 Clerk Email: committee@northlan.gov.uk 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 The Plan for North Lanarkshire Progress Video Presentation 3 North Lanarkshire Council Best Value Controller of Audit Report Submit report by the Chief Executive setting out the Council's response to the Accounts Commission's Findings. 7 - 38 4 Minutes of Meetings of Committees, Sub-Committees and Panels - Cycle One Submit volume of minutes of meetings of Committees, Sub- Committees and Panels for Cycle One for approval in terms of standing order number 21 (copy to follow) 5 Membership of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies Submit proposed amendments to Membership of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies (copy to follow) 6 Process for Selection of Elected Members to the Forgewood, North Motherwell and Motherwell Town Centre Neighbourhood Board Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) seeking delegated authority for the Depute Chief Executive and Chief Officer (Place) to appoint two elected members and appropriate substitute members to the Neighbourhood Board in line with programme governance guidance and required timescales. 39 - 46 7 North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2: Evidence Report Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) seeking approval for the draft Evidence Report for the new North Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 (NLLDP2), as required by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. 47 - 56 8 Scheme of Delegation to Officers Submit Report by the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) (copy to follow)
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Remit 9 Remit from Finance and Resources Committee of 4 March 2026 - Treasury Management Strategy 2026/2027 Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 Submit report by the Chief Officer (Finance and Technology) seeking approval of the Treasury Management Strategy 2026/2027 and adoption of the Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031. 57 - 102 NOTICE OF MOTIONS 10 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Smith and Councillor Keltie “Council acknowledges the contribution that community energy schemes can make to supporting local projects and reducing energy costs for local authorities and communities. In particular, Council recognises the potential of the community solar scheme recently installed in Wallacetown in South Ayrshire, with an estimated £1m expected to be generated for community projects in the area in the next 25 years, and the savings to be realised on energy costs for South Ayrshire Council. This project was funded by SP Energy Networks and the Scottish Government's Community Energy Generation Growth Fund. Council agrees that a report will be presented to a future meeting of the Environment and Climate Change Committee assessing the potential for similar community energy initiatives within North Lanarkshire, including consideration of opportunities to incorporate community energy projects within the Town and Community Hub programme” 11 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Smith and Councillor Barclay “Council acknowledges current arrangements do not allow paint to be disposed of at North Lanarkshire Council Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs), with any discarded paint tins to have contents absorbed and solidified before disposal, with estimates that 55 million litres of paint are potentially wasted across the UK each year. Council notes that some local authorities are now permitting paint donation points to be introduced in HWRCs, with members of the community, schools,
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businesses, and third sector organisations permitted to collect donated paint for their own use, and as part of the Community RePaint scheme. Council agrees that a report is presented to a future Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting assessing the feasibility, operational implications and any financial considerations associated with introducing paint donation points at HWRCs within North Lanarkshire” 12 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Smith and Councillor Robinson “Council agrees to amend Standing Orders to update section 9 of the Protocol for Hybrid and Remote Council and Committee Meetings as follows: After the sentence: “If it is the intention of a member to move an Amendment to a report, they should inform the Committee Clerk in advance and send to them a copy of the Amendment, no later than 24 hours before the meeting regardless of whether they will be attending the meeting via remote access or will be physically present. Add: Where compliance with the 24-hour submission requirement is not reasonably practicable, an amendment may instead be submitted to the Committee Clerk no later than 10.00am on the day of the relevant Council or Committee meeting” 13 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor A Stubbs and Councillor Thomas “Council notes that a growing number of residential streets throughout Scotland are adopting mandatory 20 mile per hour speed limits in order to improve safety for road users and pedestrians. Council therefore requests that a report be presented to the relevant committee on the feasibility of introducing 20mph speed limits across appropriate residential streets in North Lanarkshire, including the financial implications and evidence from other local authorities regarding road safety outcomes, including any data on reductions in road traffic related injuries”
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14 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor A Stubbs and Councillor Ballinger “Council notes that several local authorities have introduced measures to restrict the use of mobile phones within classrooms. Council therefore requests that a report be submitted to the Education, Children and Families Committee on potential approaches to restricting the use of mobile phones within classrooms in North Lanarkshire schools, including financial, educational, and operational considerations” 15 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Fotheringham and Councillor Mitchell Council agrees to consider the introduction of Public Access Trauma (PAcT) Kits, developed in partnership with the CitizenAID initiative, across Council buildings within North Lanarkshire. These kits (£70 per unit) are designed by experts to enable immediate response to life-threatening situations and will enhance existing first aid arrangements. While it is hoped they will never be needed, they provide immediate access to specialist trauma dressings and equipment, which could save lives while awaiting emergency services. Council requests that a report be presented to a future meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee outlining the feasibility, estimated costs, and any additional arrangements (e.g., training or administrative considerations) required to support the potential introduction of PAcT Kits across Council premises” 16 Questions Received in Terms of Standing Order 51 - None Received 17 Committee Questions Log - Cycle One 2026 Submit the Questions Log for Cycle One of 2026 outlining the questions asked at Committee Meetings during the cycle together with the officer responses. 103 - 104