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North Lanarkshire Council · 17 September 2026
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8 September 2026 Members of the Policy and Strategy Committee Chief Executive’s Office Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal, Democratic and Strategy) 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, 17 September 2026 at 14:00 PM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal, Democratic and Strategy) 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 2 Minute of Meeting of Audit and Scrutiny Panel of 25 June 2026 Submit the minute of the Meeting of the Audit and Scrutiny Panel held on 25 June 2026. 7 - 10 3 Minute of Meeting of Audit and Scrutiny Panel of 20 August 2026 Submit the minute of the Meeting of the Audit and Scrutiny Panel held on 20 August 2026. 11 - 16 Operational 4 Delivering the Programme of Work 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. 17 - 54 5 Leadership and Operating Model – Progress Update Submit report by the Chief Officer (Assets and Procurement) providing an update on the implementation of the Leadership and Operating Model transition towards a place-based model for town and community hubs. 55 - 74 6 School Sanitary Accommodation – Update on Legislative Requirements and Feasibility Review Submit report by the Acting Depute Chief Executive providing an overview of the current legislative position, the implications of the Court of Session judgement for the Council, and the programme of feasibility work that is being undertaken across the Council's school estate. 75 - 82 7 Revised Community Ownership and Management of Council-Owned Assets Policy Submit report by the Acting Depute Chief Executive seeking approval of the revised Community Ownership and Management of Council-Owned Assets Policy. 83 - 124
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8 Update on the Review of the Council’s Democratic, Committee, and Decision-Making Governance Procedures Submit report by the Chief Officer (Legal, Democratic and Strategy) providing an update on progress of the review of the Council's Democratic, Committee and Decision-Making governance procedures. 125 - 150 9 Preparations for the 2027–2032 Council Term Submit report by the Chief Officer (Legal, Democratic and Strategy) seeking approval of the arrangements required for the transition to the 2027–2032 Council term. 151 - 162 10 UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2025/26 Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) presenting the financial position of the programme as at 30 June 2026 and providing an update on the transition to the Local Growth Fund. 163 - 172 11 Ravenscraig Primary School Site Submit report by the Chief Officer (Place) seeking approval to amend the current Ravenscraig Masterplan Section 75 legal agreement to substitute the current allocated school site to a suitable alternative site, to enable to current site to be released for housing development. 173 - 180 12 North Lanarkshire Half Marathon Submit report by the Chief Officer (Community Operations) (1) providing an update on the impact of the North Lanarkshire Half Marathon and; (2) proposing that the half marathon be established as an annual event. 181 - 188 13 Mileage Allowance for Parent and Carer Transport – Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs Submit a report by the Chief Officer (Community Operations) seeking approval of a mileage allowance for Parents and Carers of Children and Young People with Additional Support Needs. 189 - 196
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Contracts 14 Contract Award for Professional Services Development Agreement for Glenboig Community Hub Submit report by the Chief Officer (Assets and Procurement) seeking approval to award a contract for Professional Services Development Agreement for Glenboig Community Hub to Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Limited. 197 - 206 EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC The Sub-Committee is asked to consider passing the following resolution: "That under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 11 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act". 15 Workforce Update Submit report by the Chief Officer (People Resources) seeking endorsement of the proposed approach in relation to a workforce matter.