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North Lanarkshire Council · 19 March 2026
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10 March 2026 Members of the Policy and Strategy Committee 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 Policy and Strategy Committee is to be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB on Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 14:00 PM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Members : Clerk Name: Mark Hamill Clerk Telephone: 07811294702 Clerk Email: committee@northlan.gov.ukk J Logue, T Fisher, L Roarty, C Barclay, A Beveridge, H Brannan-McVey, A Campbell, T Carragher, C Costello, M Coyle, K Duffy, W Goldie, D Johnston, J Leckie, H Loughran, M McBride, C McManus, M McPake, L Nolan, G Robinson, A Smith, A Stubbs, R Sullivan, S Watson, G Woods.
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Agenda 1 Declarations of Interest In Terms of the Ethical Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 Minutes Minute of Meeting of Audit and Scrutiny Panel of 4 March 2026 Submit the minute of the Meeting of Audit and Scrutiny Panel held on 4 March 2026 7 - 12 Operational 3 Delivering the Programme of Works to 2028 - Achievements to Date Submit report by the Chief Executive providing an update on the delivery of the Programme of Work to 2028 and the key achievements to date 13 - 66 4 The North Lanarkshire Context, Challenges and the Next Steps Submit report by the Chief Executive providing an interim update on mid-term review of the Programme of Works, framed by the latest Health Check Indicator results, the challenges facing the wider local government environment, and the implications for delivering North Lanarkshire’s priorities. 67 - 142 5 Social Value Framework Submit report by the Chief Officer (People Resources) seeking approval of the Council's Social Value Framework. 143 - 176 6 UK Government Local Growth Funding Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) providing an update on the UK Government's Local Growth Fund. 177 - 188
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7 Embedding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and Realising Children’s Rights in North Lanarkshire Submit joint report by the Chief Social Work Officer (Education, Families, Justice and Integrated Practice) and Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) seeking approval to adopt a clear best practice policy approach to the incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). 189 - 200 8 Information Governance Policies and Guidance: Two-yearly Review and Update 2025 Submit report by the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) providing an update on the review of Information Governance Policies and Guidance and seeking approval to implement the polices. 201 - 284 9 Review of the Council’s Democratic, Committee, and Decision Making Governance Procedures – Phase 1 Update and Programme Framework Submit report by the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) providing an update on the delivery of Phase 1 (Foundations - Governance Systems and Access) of the review of the Council's Democratic, Committee and Decision-Making Governance Procedures. 285 - 298 10 UK Town of Culture Submit report by the Chief Officer (Community Operations) advising of the proposal to submit an application for Cumbernauld to become UK City of Culture. 299 - 304 11 Corporate Booking System – Update of Implementation Submit report by the Chief Officer (Community Operations) providing an update on the implementation of the Corporate Booking System. 305 - 310
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12 Ravenscraig Community Hub Submit a report by the Depute Chief Executive outlining the work undertaken in relation to the development of Ravenscraig Community Hub and the options appraisal exercise for the provision of mainstream school provision. 311 - 336 13 Civic Theatre & Concert Hall Update Submit report by the Chief Officer (Assets and Procurement) providing an update on the current position with regard to Civic Theatre and Concert Hall within the Motherwell Civic Centre Complex. 337 - 350 14 Risk Management Strategy Submit report by the Chief Officer (Audit and Risk) seeking approval of the revised Risk Management Strategy. 351 - 396 15 Corporate Fraud Policy Submit report by the Chief Officer (Audit and Risk) seeking approval of the updated Counter Fraud Policy. 397 - 416 Financial 16 Capital Programme Submit report by the Depute Chief Executive setting out the annual update on the Council’s Strategic Capital Investment Programme. 417 - 446 Contracts 17 Contract Award for Postal Services Submit report by the Interim Chief Officer (Strategy and Engagement) seeking approval to award the Interim Contracts for Postal Services for a period of up to 12 months. 447 - 454