Agenda Document Pack - Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee - 03/06/2026
South Lanarkshire Council · 3 June 2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 26 May 2026 Dear Councillor Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Wednesday, 03 June 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid - Rutherglen Town Hall, Tower Room, Main Street, Rutherglen, G73 2JJ The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Carol Nugent (Chair), John Bradley (Depute Chair), Walter Brogan, Robert Brown, Janine Calikes, Andrea Cowan, Margaret Cowie, Alistair Fulton, Martin Lennon, Katy Loudon, Norman Rae, Margaret B Walker 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee held on 18 March 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 8 Item(s) for Noting 3 Community Impact - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) Report dated 5 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 9 - 10 4 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 2025/2026 Scrutiny Report Presentation by L Murphy, Station Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. 5 Participatory Budgeting - Education Resources Report dated 20 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 11 - 16 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 14 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 20 Item(s) for Decision 7 Community Grant Applications Report dated 14 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 21 - 24 8 Playscheme Grant Applications 2026/2027 Report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 25 - 26 Urgent Business 9 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Ishara Opatha Clerk Telephone: 07385370069 Clerk Email: ishara.opatha@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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CAMBUSLANG AND RUTHERGLEN AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Microsoft Teams and in the Tower Room, Rutherglen Town Hall, Main Street, Rutherglen on 18 March 2026 Chair: Councillor Carol Nugent Councillors Present: Councillor Robert Brown, Councillor Andrea Cowan, Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Alistair Fulton, Councillor Katy Loudon, Councillor Norman Rae Councillors' Apologies: Councillor John Bradley (Depute), Councillor Walter Brogan, Councillor Janine Calikes, Councillor Martin Lennon, Councillor Margaret B Walker Attending: Education Resources L Horn, Lead Officer; C McGuigan, Locality Manager (Cambuslang and Rutherglen); A Smith, Headteacher, St Columbkille’s Primary and Nursery School, Rutherglen Finance and Corporate Resources K McLeod, Administration Assistant; I Opatha, Administration Officer Housing and Technical Resources J Fernie, Homelessness and Housing Support Manager; C Lewis, Housing Services Manager 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee held on 17 December 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - St Columbkille’s Primary School and Nursery Class, Rutherglen A report dated 27 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of St Columbkille’s Primary School and Nursery Class, Rutherglen, by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE). The inspection had taken place on 6 October 2025 as part of a national sample of primary and early years’ education. The inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 16 December 2025. A number of particular strengths of the school had been highlighted in the inspection letter and those were detailed in paragraph 4.2 of the report. The areas for improvement, agreed with the school and education authority, had been incorporated into the school’s improvement plan, and parents would be informed of progress. HMIE had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. 2 3
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A Smith, Headteacher and L Horn, Lead Officer, having spoken on key aspects of the report and having responded to members’ questions, were congratulated on the positive inspection. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 4 Youth, Family and Community Learning Activity in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area A report dated 3 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted providing an update on the delivery of Youth, Family and Community Learning Service (YFCL) provision in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. The YFCL Service delivered a range of Community Learning and Development (CLD) programmes, projects and activities across South Lanarkshire. CLD was an educational practice that supported individuals and groups in improving their skills and reaching their full potential. CLD was rooted in a commitment to the principles of social justice, empowerment, inclusion, and access to services and opportunities, regardless of life circumstances. It was delivered within a framework of legislation and statutory guidance, particularly as defined in ‘The Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013’ and the ‘CLD Strategic Guidance for Community Planning Partnerships: CLD’. The YFCL Service used a range of delivery methods, initiatives and interventions to deliver CLD outcomes, as detailed in paragraph 3.4 of the report. Sections 4 to 12 of the report provided detailed information on the following range of engagement, impact and services delivered within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen communities, together with developments in service delivery during 2024/2025:- Centre-based Youth Work and Outreach Activity adult learning adult literacy and numeracy (ALN) English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) YFCL works in schools awards participation and volunteering workforce development locality reporting, including a summary of both Rutherglen and Cambuslang Universal Connections The Locality Manager (Cambuslang and Rutherglen) responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report and, where information was not readily available, undertook to provide it to relevant members. The Committee decided: (1) that the scale and scope of services delivered be noted; and (2) that the activities and impact of services delivered to meet the needs of targeted young people, adults and families be recognised and supported. 4
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5 Participatory Budgeting - Housing and Technical Resources A report dated 3 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) was submitted on Participatory Budgeting (PB) in relation to the Estate Improvement Budget. The Estate Improvement Budget totalled £80,000 and was split across the 4 housing divisions of South Lanarkshire. Each Local Housing Management Team could direct the funding towards projects or improvements highlighted as a priority by customers of Housing and Property Services. Although not of a significant value, the budget was ideally suited to a PB approach and funded a number of smaller projects which had been highlighted as a priority by customers. Eight projects were being undertaken within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area, as detailed in the report. A total of £22,931.15 had been spent from the Estate Improvement Budget for 2025/2026 on projects within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area on a range of tenant priorities, which were fully detailed in the report. An additional £2,931.15 had been spent during 2025/2026, which would be covered from the Estate Improvement Budget for 2026/2027. Officers from Housing and Technical Resources would continue to take forward opportunities within Cambuslang and Rutherglen to ensure tenants and other customers had the opportunity to determine the outcome of relevant budgets, with further updates provided to the Committee in due course. The Housing Services Manager responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 26 February 2025 (Paragraph 5)] 6 Harriett Gardens Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Trends in South Lanarkshire J Fernie, Homelessness and Housing Support Manager, Housing and Technical Resources gave a presentation on ‘Harriett Gardens Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Trends in South Lanarkshire’. The presentation provided information on:- the key drivers of the project, including:- an overview of the local context strategic developments data-driven insights the impact and vision South Lanarkshire’s Homelessness Journey, which detailed the:- commitment and early success challenges and changing landscape adaptive strategic planning need for innovation and partnerships the comparison of key indicators between 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 the locality comparison and reported period (RP) 10 position 5
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key trends and pressures, including:- the primary causes of homelessness housing supply and access challenges the complexity of homelessness factors asylum and refugee demands the transformative partnership between the Council and Social Bite, including a timeline of key milestones the new model for Harriett Gardens, which included:- modular self-contained homes central community hub 24/7 wraparound support person-centred transition model local integration and community engagement, including:- the importance of community engagement collaborative partnerships building trust and ownership outcomes and forward planning, including:- Holistic Resident Support environmental and community renewal forward planning and readiness sustainable model for the future The Homelessness and Housing Support Manager responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. Councillor Cowie left the meeting following this item of business 7 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 23 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 3 February 2027. As part of future arrangements, members were invited to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme. The Committee decided: that the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 3 February 2027 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 17 December 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 8 Community Grant Applications A report dated 25 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted:- ♦ on applications for community grant ♦ requesting authorisation for the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2026 from the 2025/2026 budget 6
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In view of the fact that this was the last meeting of the Committee in the current financial year and to allow best use to be made of the remaining 2025/2026 community grant budget, it was proposed that the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve any further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2026. Those grants awarded would be reported to a future meeting of the Committee for noting. Following discussion on the amount of money that remained unspent, Councillor Nugent, seconded by Councillor Loudon, moved that the level of grants awarded to each organisation should be the eligible amounts, which was unanimously agreed. The Committee decided: (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Burnside Community Council, Rutherglen (CR/23/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £1,000 (b) Applicant: Little Albas Kids Club, Rutherglen (CR/24/25) Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs – entrance fees and materials Amount Awarded: £396 (c) Applicant: 2nd Rutherglen Brownies (CR/25/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (d) Applicant: Burnside Autumn Club, Rutherglen (CR/26/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (e) Applicant: Central Cambuslang Community Garden Group (CR/27/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment and materials Amount Awarded: £360 (2) that, to ensure that the remaining 2025/2026 community grant budget was utilised as fully as possible, the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve community grant applications in the period to 31 March 2026, subject to the applications meeting the Council’s criteria for the receipt of funding; and (3) that the details of those applications approved be reported to a future meeting for noting. [Reference: Minutes of 17 December 2025 (Paragraph 9)] 9 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 7
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Community Impact - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] introduce the first area focused impact presentation from South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC), as detailed with the performance framework aligned to the Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s): [recs] (1) that the contents of the report and associated presentation be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC was approved at Executive Committee on 25 June 2025. The first Plan covers the period 2025 to 2027, with future iterations to span a 5-year period to align with each new Council Plan. 3.2. The Plan holds SLLC as the strategic lead and sole provider of all leisure and culture services on behalf of the Council and defines the strategic ‘ask’ of SLLC over the medium to long term, in support of the Council’s own priorities and outcomes. 3.3. In response to each new Commissioning Plan, SLLC will develop its own 5-year strategy to ensure the resources available to the SCIO are directed in the best way and at the right time to successfully deliver on the Council’s priorities and outcomes. 4. Performance Framework 4.1. On 3 December 2025, the Executive Committee approved a new outcome focused performance framework aligned to the Commissioning Plan, consisting of:- an annual report to the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee in November/December each year interim area-focused presentations to each of the Area Committees in May/June each year 4.2. This is the first of the area focused presentations for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. It is intended to provide local Elected Members with a snapshot of the impact that SLLC is having within these communities aligned to the key strategic objectives for SLLC and the Council. 3 9
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5. Employee Implications 5.1. There are no employee implications as a result of this report. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. The new Commissioning Plan will help to facilitate longer term financial planning and ensure a financially sustainable relationship between the Council and SLLC. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability ort the environment in terms of the information contained within this report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no other implications or risks in terms of the information contained within this report. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. An Integrated Impact Assessment was undertaken as part of the development of the Commissioning Plan and is available to view on the Council website. 9.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 5 May 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Caring, connected, sustainable communities People live the healthiest lives possible Previous References None List of Background Papers Executive Committee - 25 June 2025 (Commissioning Plan for Services Delivered by SLLC Report) Executive Committee - 3 December 2025 (Commissioning Plan for Services Delivered by SLLC – Performance Framework Report) Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Gillian Simpson, Head of Strategy and Governance, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Tel: 01698 454319 E-mail: gillian.simpson2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 10
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Participatory Budgeting (PB) – Update for Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee 3 June 2026 Service Area Education Lead Officer Laura Horn Stage 1 : Pre Consultation : What are we asking the public for their view on (what service is it / description etc)? How much funding are we asking about? Who are we asking, How are we doing this ? When are we doing this ? When will we report back ? Progress update since last Area Committee 2025/2026 PB Activity within Education Resources: The implementation of Participatory Budgeting (PB) within South Lanarkshire schools continues to operate as an established element of core business, following the systems and processes adopted in previous years. Prior to the summer break, Head Teachers were advised that PB would continue into session 2025/2026. They were instructed to allocate a minimum of 5% of their 2025/2026 Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) to PB and to nominate a staff member responsible for leading and facilitating this work. Schools were also reminded that PB principles apply across the full PEF allocation, in line with the PEF National Operational Guidance, and were therefore encouraged to allocate more than the minimum 5% where appropriate. On 2 September 2025, a PB training session was delivered to Head Teachers and PB Leads who either required a refresher or were new to the role. Participants received an overview of the PB process and were guided through a presentation outlining expectations, timelines, and available support. The session also highlighted key learning from the previous year and signposted schools to resources and examples of effective practice. Following the event, the presentation was shared with all schools via the PB Teams page and email. Subsequently, Head Teachers confirmed the proportion of their 2025/2026 PEF allocation to be committed to PB. This information was submitted to Education Resources as part of the 2025/2026 PEF Profile of Spend on 10 October. The PB Teams page continues to play a central role in promoting effective practice across schools and providing ongoing, real-time support to PB Leads. 25-26 PB Activity within Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area: Schools across the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area have collectively allocated £121,473.09, representing approximately 7% of their total £1,819,225 Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) allocation, to support Participatory Budgeting (PB) activity during session 2025/2026. This demonstrates a strong and consistent commitment across schools to embedding PB as a key mechanism for enabling meaningful stakeholder engagement in decision-making. Learning Community Amount of PEF Approx % to PB Amount of PB Cathkin £666,400 8% £52,223.34 Stonelaw £655,475 6% £41,391.00 Trinity £497,350 6% £27,858.75 5 11
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This data demonstrates ongoing commitment across Learning Communities to integrating PB principles within their PEF planning, with some schools choosing to exceed the minimum 5% requirement based on local priorities. Appendix 1 provides further detail on PB allocations at an individual school level, highlighting the percentage of PEF each school has committed to PB for session 2025/2026. Stage 2 : Post Consultation: St Mark’s Primary School Case Study What happens next ? Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval) Case Study: Following the consultation and voting process, schools have progressed with their spend, to ensure the minimum 5% was spent in full by the end of March 2025. St Mark’s Primary School’s participatory budgeting (PB) activity is included at Appendix 2 as an example of practice within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. The case study outlines the school’s PB activity. Over a number of years, the school has worked with pupils and families to embed Cost of the School Day (COSD) principles across all aspects of school life. This approach ensures that school events, activities and learning experiences are planned and delivered in a way that minimises financial barriers to participation. The school’s Cost of the School Day Committee meets ten times during the academic year. The Committee identifies financial barriers faced by pupils and families, supports the planning of no-cost events, and contributes to wider COSD and participatory budgeting activity, including representation at relevant events. The school supports families through a range of measures, including subsidised school activities, targeted fundraising, year-round access to clothing, seasonal support initiatives and the provision of essential learning resources where required. An expectation that school events and activities are free and accessible to all is embedded within the school’s ethos. Pupils demonstrate an understanding of the importance of this approach and contribute to efforts to reduce any stigma associated with seeking support. Next Steps: PB is now fully embedded in SLC schools through the Pupil Equity Funding. Schools will continue to allocate a minimum of 5% of their Pupil Equity Funding to be subject to PB year on year. Optional PB training is planned for August 2026 for schools who have new PB Leads or require a refresh. 12
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Appendix 1: PB Allocation per school Cathkin Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Cairns Primary School £132,300.00 10% £13,230.00 Developing the School Hub and front outdoor garden area Cathkin High School £145,775.00 7% £10,204.25 Educational Excursions Cathkin Primary School £115,150.00 8% £9,212.00 Playground Equipment Hallside Primary School £34,300.00 11% £3,848.00 Creating a Skills Room Loch Primary School £126,175.00 8% £10,094.00 School trips/excursion Rutherglen High School £64,925.00 5% £3,246.34 Money towards end of year trips (including Christmas pantomime in school), Smithstone Riding School and School bus repairs/training for staff West Coats £47,775.00 5% £2,388.75 Creative Arts / Maths Resources TOTALS £666,400.00 8% £52,223.34 Stonelaw Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Bankhead Primary School £107,800.00 7% £7,546.00 Clubs (Sport and other areas); Excursions/Trips and Playground Equipment Burgh Primary School £105,350.00 5% £5,250.00 Curriculum resources, after- school clubs and trips Burnside Primary School £34,300.00 6% £2,058.00 Creativity- workshops and resources Calderwood Primary School £54,000.00 5% £2,700.00 Subscriptions to support learning in literacy and numeracy. Additional staffing to support interventions. James Aiton Primary School £57,575.00 5% £2,878.75 Educational Excursions Park View Primary School £55,125.00 7% £3,747.00 Educational Excursions Spittal Primary School £69,825.00 5% £3,491.25 Whole school trip Stonelaw High School £171,500.00 8% £13,720.00 Financial support to help with school trips TOTAL £655,475.00 6% £41,391.00 Trinity Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project St Anthony's Primary School £46,550.00 5% £2,327.50 Educational Excursions St Bride's Primary School £63,700.00 10% £6,300.00 Whole School Trip 13
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St Cadoc's Primary School £41,650.00 5% £2,082.50 Outdoor and indoor play resources St Charles' Primary School £62,475.00 5% £3,000.00 Sports coaches and transport to sporting/educational events St Columbkille's Primary School £74,725.00 5% £3,736.25 Digital devices, homework club, stationery stations St Mark's Primary School £56,350.00 5% £2,817.50 Educational Excursions Trinity High School £151,900.00 5% £7,595.00 Whole Year Group Educational Excursions TOTALS £497,350.00 6% £27,858.75 14
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Appendix 2 St Marks Cost Of The School Day Journey 15
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Forward Programme for Future Meetings 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise members of the forward programme for the meetings of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 3 February 2027 invite members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the report and the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 3 February 2027, attached as an appendix to the report, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it was agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform future agendas. The outline forward programme for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 3 February 2027 is attached, for members’ information, as an appendix to the report. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. There are no financial implications. 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no Climate Change, Sustainability or Environmental implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. The report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 6 17
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8.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 14 May 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee, 18 March 2026 List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Ishara Opatha, Administration Officer Tel:07385370069 E-mail:- ishara.opatha@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 18
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APPENDIX CAMBUSLANG AND RUTHERGLEN AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 2 September 2026 Community Partnership Update Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 Police Scotland Presentation Micro Grants Update Community Grants Community and Enterprise Resources Housing and Technical Resources Police Scotland Community and Enterprise Resources Finance and Corporate Resources 11 November 2026 Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 3 February 2027 Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note: - Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to the Committee as and when they are available 19
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of 6 community grants from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee 2026/2027 community grant budget advise that no community grants applications were received, in the period from the last Area Committee on 18 March 2026 to the end of the financial year on 31 March 2026 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that a community grant be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Rutherglen Bankhead Residents Association (CR/1/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £800 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £300 (outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Go Ahead Club, Rutherglen (CR/2/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £600 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £600 Recommendation: £600 (specialist transport) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Rutherglen Bowling Club (CR/3/26) Purpose of Grant: Materials Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £510 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 (bowling club) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 7 21
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(d) Applicant: Cambuslang Out of School Care Project (CR/4/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, materials, outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £750 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £750 Recommendation: £700 (£350 - outing and entrance fee + £350 - materials and equipment) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: Cambuslang Bowling Club Ladies Section (CR/7/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing and equipment Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £843 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £843 Recommendation: £300 (£300 - bowling club) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (f) Applicant: Cambuslang Allotment Gardens Association (CR/8/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1000 (equipment) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (2) that it be noted that no further community grant applications had been received in the period from the last Area Committee to the end of the financial year 2025/2026. ecs] 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere to the conditions of the grant award. Applications are invited continually throughout the year. 3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- fund activities and projects which bring community benefit involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment 3.3 Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events. 22
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4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community grants for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee area in 2026/2027 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants allocated in this report £3,200 Remaining balance *£22,550 *see paragraph 5.2 below 5.2 On the basis that the playscheme grant detailed in a separate report on this agenda, amounting to £440, is approved, the remaining balance for allocation throughout the year is £22,110. 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. The risk to the Council is that grant funding is not utilised for the purpose for which it was intended. This risk is mitigated by internal controls including audit procedures and conditions of grant agreement. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. All the necessary consultation with the community groups has taken place. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 14 May 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent. We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee – 18 March 2026 List of Background Papers Individual application forms 23
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Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Geraldine Wilkinson, Clerical Assistant Ext: 4818 (Tel: 01698 454818) E-mail: geraldine.wilkinson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 24
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Playscheme Grant Applications 2026/2027 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of the following playscheme grants in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area for 2026/2027 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that playscheme grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Fernhill Kids Playscheme, Rutherglen (PS/CR/1/26) Amount Awarded: £440 [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Council’s community grants scheme includes provision for funding playschemes operating over the Summer, October and Easter school holiday periods. Applications have been invited from individual playschemes for 2026/2027 3.2. The recommendations reflect the Council’s decision to allocate grant funding on the following basis:- £660 to playschemes that operate over the Summer, October and Easter periods £440 for the summer period only £110 for each of the October and Easter periods 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The overall total approved to support Playschemes and Community Grants in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area in 2026/2027 was £25,750. The proposed grant amounting to £440 recommended for playscheme grants in this report for approval will be met from the Area Committee’s playscheme and community grant budget. Leaving £25,310 to administer community grants for the remainder of 2026/2027. 8 25
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6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. The risk associated with grant support is that the resources provided are not utilised for the purposes for which they were intended. This is mitigated by information received from the application form, the sign off of a Conditions of Grant form and by the implementation of an audit process. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and therefore no integrated impact assessment is required. 8.2. All the necessary consultation with each group has taken place. Appropriate consultation has also taken place with other Council Resources. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 13 April 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Improve the quality of lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire Focused on people and their needs We will work to put people first and reduce inequality Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee – 14 May 2025 List of Background Papers Individual playscheme grant application forms Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Nicola Tollan, Administration Assistant Ext: 4149 (Tel: 01698 454149) E-mail: nicola.tollan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 26