Agenda Document Pack - Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee - 13/08/2025
South Lanarkshire Council · 13 August 2025
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 05 August 2025 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, 13 August 2025 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 14 May 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 8 Item(s) for Noting 3 Local Policing Annual Update Presentation by Chief Inspector Paul Doyle and Inspector Linda Slowey, Police Scotland 4 Unpaid Work Presentation Presentation by G Booth, Justice Service Manager (Children and Justice Services), Social Work Resources 5 Annual Housing and Homelessness Update Report dated 18 July 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). (Copy attached) 9 - 14 6 Participatory Budgeting Micro Grants Update Report dated 30 July 2025 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 15 - 16 7 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 28 July 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 20 Item(s) for Decision 8 Community Grant Applications Report dated 29 July 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 21 - 24 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 Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 14 May 2025 Chair: Councillor Carol Nugent Councillors Present: Councillor Walter Brogan, Councillor Robert Brown, Councillor Janine Calikes, Councillor Andrea Cowan, Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Alistair Fulton, Councillor Norman Rae, Councillor Margaret B Walker Councillors' Apologies: Councillor John Bradley (Depute), Councillor Martin Lennon, Councillor Katy Loudon Attending: Finance and Corporate Resources S Jessup, Administration Assistant; C Lyon, Administration Officer Education Resources N Black, Headteacher, Cathkin Primary School, Rutherglen; A Gallagher, Headteacher, St Anthony’s Primary School, Rutherglen; J Innes, Headteacher, Calderwood Primary School, Rutherglen; G Maguire, Lead Officer Housing and Technical Resources J Fernie, Homelessness and Housing Support Manager Also Attending: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service T Keay, Group Commander; L Murphy, Station Commander Care and Repair Lanarkshire J Burgess, Chief Executive 1 Declaration of Interests The following interest was declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Cowie Playscheme Grant Application (PS/CR/1/25) Fernhill Kids’ Playscheme, Rutherglen Completed the application form on behalf of the group 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee held on 26 February 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 2024/2025 Annual Performance and Activity Report T Keay, Group Commander and L Murphy, Station Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) gave a presentation on the 2024/2025 Annual Performance and Activity Report for the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area. 2 3
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The presentation provided performance information covering the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with a comparison against the same period from the previous year, along with trends for the previous 4 years. Information was provided on:- accidental dwelling fires (ADFs) accidental dwelling fire casualties non-fire casualties deliberate fires non-domestic fires unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) road traffic collisions (RTCs) home fire safety visits (HFSVs) fire safety and engagement community safety and engagement T Keay and L Murphy, having responded to members’ questions, were thanked for their informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 19 June 2024 (Paragraph 3)] 4 Care and Repair in Lanarkshire J Burgess, Chief Executive, Care and Repair Lanarkshire gave a presentation on:- the background of Care and Repair in Lanarkshire, including the team, clients and aims of the service the number of home visits completed since 2018 funding current and other projects projects commenced in 2025 J Burgess, having responded to members’ questions, was thanked for his informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. 5 Education Scotland Report – Calderwood Primary School, Rutherglen A report dated 11 April 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of Calderwood Primary School, Rutherglen by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place on 6 January 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 18 March 2025. A number of particular strengths of the school had been highlighted in the inspection letter. 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. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. 4
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J Innes, Headteacher, and G Maguire, 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. 6 Education Scotland Report – St Anthony’s Primary School, Rutherglen A report dated 30 April 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of St Anthony’s Primary, Rutherglen by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in December 2024 as part of a national sample of primary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 4 February 2025. A number of particular strengths of the school had been highlighted in the inspection letter. 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. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. A Gallagher, Headteacher and G Maguire, 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. 7 Participatory Budgeting - Education Resources A report dated 23 April 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on Participatory Budgeting (PB) in relation to Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). The process of PB in South Lanarkshire schools continued as core business, following the same system and processes as in previous years. Schools within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area had collectively allocated £109,483.25 (approximately 6%) of their £1,819,225 PEF allocation for PB. Appendix 1 to the report summarised the percentage of PEF allocation that individual schools had allocated for PB. All schools had conducted a consultation between August and October 2024 with pupils, parents and staff, with the outcome of the consultation detailed in Appendix 2 to the report. As an example of good practice, the PB work undertaken by Cathkin Primary School was attached as Appendix 3 to the report. The case study demonstrated the school's PB journey for 2024/2025 and highlighted the positive impact of the process on its school community. PB was now fully embedded into schools within South Lanarkshire through PEF, and schools would continue to allocate a minimum of 5% of the PEF to be subjected to PB year on year. Optional PB training was planned for August for schools which had new PB leads or required a refresh. 5
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The Lead Officer responded to members’ questions on the report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 24 April 2024 (Paragraph 4)] 8 Social Bite Project Update J Fernie, Homelessness and Housing Support Manager, Housing and Technical Resources, delivered a presentation providing an update on the Social Bite projects. Information was provided on:- background to Social Bite visuals of Edinburgh Village the Harriett Street project visuals of the current site visuals of how the development would look next steps for the project The Chair, on behalf of the Committee, thanked the Homelessness and Housing Support Manager for her informative presentation and noted that the Committee looked forward to seeing the work progress. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. 9 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 24 April 2025 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 18 March 2026. 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 18 March 2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 26 February 2025 (Paragraph 6)] 10 Community Grant Applications A report dated 28 April 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on:- ♦ 4 applications for community grants to be met from the 2025/2026 budget ♦ 2 community grant applications which had been dealt with by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, during the period 26 February to 31 March 2025 to ensure the 2024/2025 budget was utilised as fully as possible 6
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The Committee decided: (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Cambuslang Out of School Care Project (CR/1/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees and equipment Amount Awarded: £600 (b) Applicant: Kirkhill Bowling Club, Cambuslang (CR/2/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, equipment and environmental project Amount Awarded: £300 (c) Applicant: Rutherglen Bowling Club (CR/3/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £300 (d) Applicant: Flemington/Hallside Guild, Cambuslang (CR/4/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and stationery Amount Awarded: £315 (2) that the action taken during the period 26 February to 31 March 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve the award of the following community grants from the 2024/2025 budget be noted:- (a) Applicant: Rutherglen Bankhead Residents’ Association (CR/24/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (b) Applicant: Eastfield Physically Disabled Club, Cambuslang (CR/25/24) Purpose of Grant: Specialist transport and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £850 [Reference: Minutes of 26 February 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 11 Playscheme Grants A report dated 22 April 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application received from Fernhill Kids’ Playscheme, Rutherglen (PS/CR/1/25) for a playscheme grant for 2025/2026. Playscheme funding allowed an allocation of £660 to be made to playschemes that operated over the summer, October and Easter holiday periods, with £440 for the summer period only and £110 for each of the October and Easter periods. The Committee decided: that a playscheme grant of £660 be awarded to Fernhill Kids’ Playscheme, Rutherglen. [Reference: Minutes of 19 June 2024 (Paragraph 6)] Councillor Cowie, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration 7
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12 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 8
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 13 August 2025 Report by: Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) Subject: Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2024/2025 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide an overview of key housing and homelessness service activity across Cambuslang and Rutherglen in 2024/2025 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- that the overview of key housing and homelessness service activity across Cambuslang and Rutherglen in 2024/2025, be noted. 3. Background 3.1. South Lanarkshire Council declared a Housing Emergency on 12 June 2024 in response to a significant and sustained increase in demand for homelessness services. Between 2020/2021 and 2022/2023, the Council has experienced a:- 28% increase in the number of people applying to the Council for assistance due to homelessness 38% increase in the number of people recorded by the Council as homeless 101% increase in the backlog of urgent need homeless households awaiting housing 3.2. This report sets out key information on housing and homelessness in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen division, including:- current stock profile and increasing supply allocations and lets rent management homelessness 4. Stock Profile 4.1. As of 31 March 2025, South Lanarkshire Council owns 5,084 residential properties across Cambuslang and Rutherglen. This represents 20% of the Council’s total housing stock, with 2,566 properties in Cambuslang and 2,518 properties in Rutherglen. 5 9
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4.2. The table below provides an overview of Council homes across the ‘Mainstream’, ‘Amenity’, and ‘Sheltered’ housing categories. Mainstream Amenity Sheltered Total Cambuslang 2,461 (96%) 81 (3%) 24 (1%) 2,566 (100%) Rutherglen 2,299 (91%) 54 (2%) 165 (7%) 2,518 (100%) Total 4,760 (94%) 135 (2.5%) 189 (3.5%) 5,084 (100%) 4.3. In relation to the size of homes the Council provides across Cambuslang and Rutherglen, the table below illustrates the proportion by number of bedrooms within each. Number of bedrooms Number of properties % of stock 0 26 <1%% 1 1,059 21% 2 3,058 60% 3 862 17% 4 78 2% 5 1 <1% Total 5,084 100% 4.4. As of 31 March 2025, 54 properties in Cambuslang and Rutherglen were void, representing 1% of Council housing stock in the division, and 14% of all Council voids across South Lanarkshire. Work continues to ensure that voids are returned and ready to be let in as soon as possible. 4.5. Through the Council’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme, work is underway to increase the number of Council homes available across Cambuslang and Rutherglen. During 2024/2025, 12 existing homes were purchased through the Market Purchase Scheme, helping to meet identified needs in priority areas. These acquisitions added two 1-bedroom properties, six 2-bedroom properties, and four 3-bedroom properties to the stock in the division. 4.6. In addition, planning permission was granted for 44 new Council homes in Cairnswell Avenue, Cambuslang, in late 2024. Comprising 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes, the site is due to commence construction in September 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in 2026/2027. 4.7. Further sites for development in the area will be included in the annual update of the Strategic Housing Investment Plan, with the next update scheduled for the Housing and Technical Resources Committee in December 2025. 5. Allocations and Lets 5.1. During 2024/2025, there were 387 Council housing lets in Cambuslang and Rutherglen, accounting for 21% of all lets in South Lanarkshire. 5.2. The table below sets out the breakdown of lets across the division by the size of the property:- 10
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Number of Bedrooms Number of Lets % of Lets 0 7 2% 1 115 30% 2 224 58% 3 40 10% 4 1 <1% Total 387 100% 5.3. The average number of days to let properties in Cambuslang and Rutherglen was 13.27 days, which is 24% lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 18.87 days. 5.4. Performance in relation to allocations and lets, alongside stock provision and letting targets, is reported to the Housing and Technical Resources Committee as part of the annual updates to the Local Letting Plans. 6. Rent management 6.1. Through its rent management approach, Housing Services aims to maximise rent collection performance. 100.84% of rent due in Cambuslang and Rutherglen was collected during 2024/2025, which is slightly higher than the South Lanarkshire average of 100.21%. 6.2. Gross rent arrears, including current and former tenants in Cambuslang and Rutherglen, were 5.69%, lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 7.10% 6.3. During 2024/2025, there were 3 instances of eviction for rent arrears, managed through the Local Housing Office. 6.4. Performance in relation to rent management is reported twice per year to the Housing and Technical Resources Committee through the Resource Plan, and annually to the Scottish Housing Regulator through the Scottish Social Housing Charter. 7. Homelessness 7.1. During 2024/2025, there were 586 homelessness presentations in Cambuslang and Rutherglen, accounting for 24% of the South Lanarkshire total of 2,467 homelessness presentations. 7.2. As of 31 March 2025, the number of homeless households awaiting their offer of housing was 307, accounting for 20% of the total number of homeless households in South Lanarkshire (1,543). This is an 8% increase on the number of homeless households awaiting their offer of housing as of 31 March 2024. 7.3. At the same period, there were 141 households in temporary accommodation in Cambuslang and Rutherglen, accounting for 17% of the South Lanarkshire total of 798 households. Of the 141 households, 46 contain 72 dependent children. This represents 16% of the 441 children in temporary accommodation across South Lanarkshire at year-end. 7.4. During 2024/2025, the average time to close a homelessness case in Cambuslang and Rutherglen was 280 days. This is slightly lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 285 days. 11
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7.5. During 2024/2025, the repeat homelessness rate in Cambuslang and Rutherglen (measured as a homelessness application being made within 1 year of the previous one closing) was 4.6%, aligning with all other areas. 7.6. During 2024/2025, 90.2% of households sustained their tenancy for more than 12 months following a period of homelessness, which is slightly lower than the South Lanarkshire tenancy sustainment rate for homeless households of 91.3%. Support to assist tenants in sustaining their tenancy is provided by the Local Housing Office, including through the use of the dedicated Tenancy Sustainment Fund. 8. Next Steps 8.1. Housing Services will continue to manage their housing stock and support tenants to sustain their tenancies across Cambuslang and Rutherglen. Updates and performance across the service will be reported to the Housing and Technical Resources Committee. 8.2. The next annual housing and homelessness update will be provided to the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee in August 2026. 9. Employee Implications 9.1. There are no implications for employees arising from the information presented in this report. 10. Financial Implications 10.1. There are no financial implications arising from the information presented in this report. 11. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 11.1. There are no climate change or environmental implications as a result of this report. 12. Other Implications 12.1. There are no other implications as a result of this report. 13. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 13.1. 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. Sharon Egan Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) 18 July 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Values Focused on people and their needs Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Ambitious, self-aware and improving Fair, open and sustainable 12
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Priorities We will work to put people first and reduce inequality We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places We will work to recover, progress and improve Outcomes Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References None List of Background Papers Cambuslang Local Letting Plan 2024/2025 Rutherglen Local Letting Plan 2024/2025 South Lanarkshire Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2025 to 2030 South Lanarkshire Homelessness Strategic Plan Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Tracey O’Donnell, Area Housing Manager E-mail: Tracey.ODonnell@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 13
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Participatory Budgeting – Update for Area Committee Service Area Cambuslang and Rutherglen Lead Officer Kenny Lean 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 ? Stage 2 : Post Consultation • The outcome of the PB activity • What happens next? • Further reporting requirements (e.g. required Committee approval) At the Executive Committee on 21 November 2018, a series of amendments to the Renewable Energy Fund were approved. One of these was the introduction of a micro grant fund in 2019/2020 of up to £5,000 per annum available to community councils or equivalent approved community organisations to award and administer small grants of up to £500 locally. This was established for an initial 2-year period, and at the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee of 16 February 2021, it was agreed to continue the micro grants after 2020/2021. In 2024/2025, the following awards were made to community councils in Cambuslang and Rutherglen and reported to the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee in May 2025 as part of the annual Renewable Energy Fund report In the year 2024/2025, a total of 2 community councils were awarded grants to administer at a total value of £9,100; they are listed below. Cambuslang Community Council £ 5,000 Rutherglen Community Council £ 4,100 Total £ 9,100 The 2025/2026 awards to community councils are currently being processed and paid to each individual community council to administer as they submit the required evidence, which includes a list of grants made in 2024/2025, evidence through the bank account for spending in 2024/2025 and a declaration of any conflicts of interest. At the start of July, one community council had been awarded a grant to administer totalling £5,000, they are listed below. 6 15
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Cambuslang Community Council £5,000 Reminders are being sent to all community councils who have not returned all the paperwork for 2025/2026. 16
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 13 August 2025 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 June 2026 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 June 2026, 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 Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 3 June 2026 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. 7 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) 28 July 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee, 14 May 2025 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 8 October 2025 Community Engagement Update Chief Executive’s Service Community Asset Transfer Update Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 17 December 2025 Routes to Work South Presentation Community and Enterprise Resources Common Good Update Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 18 March 2026 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Update Community and Enterprise Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 3 June 2026 Playscheme Grants Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 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: 13 August 2025 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 2025/2026 community grant budget [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: Overton Tenants and Residents Association, Cambuslang (CR/23/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing, equipment and administration costs Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £970 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £970 Recommendation: £665 (£200 outing + 60% of £770) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Cambuslang Youth Committee (CR/5/25) Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs – Entrance fees and equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £600 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £600 Recommendation: £300 (£300 start-up costs) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Go Ahead Club (CR/6/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £600 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £600 Recommendation: £300 (£300 outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 8 21
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(d) Applicant: Young at Heart Senior Club, Cambuslang (CR/7/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £400 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £400 Recommendation: £350 (£350 entrance fees) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: Cambuslang Bowling Club Ladies Section (CR/8/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £350 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £300 (£300 outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (f) Applicant: Fernhill Soccer School, Rutherglen (CR/13/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £300 (£300 sporting group) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 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. 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 2025/2026 is as follows:- 22
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Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants previously allocated £2,175 Grants allocated in this report £2,215 Remaining balance £21,360 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) 29 July 2025 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 – 14 May 2025 List of Background Papers Individual application forms 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 23
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