Agenda Document Pack - Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee - 17/12/2025
South Lanarkshire Council · 17 December 2025
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 09 December 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, 17 December 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 8 October 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Noting 3 Delivering a Lasting Impact - Routes to Work South Presentation Presentation by D Hashagen, Employability Manager, Community and Enterprise Resources and N McNaughton, Deputy Chief Executive, Routes to Work South 4 Clyde Gateway Update Report dated 2 December 2025 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 10 5 Rutherglen 900 Presentation Presentation by Councillor Robert Brown and R O'Neill, Project Lead, Rutherglen 900 6 Education Scotland Report - Hallside Primary, Cambuslang Report dated 20 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 11 - 16 7 Rutherglen Common Good - Update Report Report dated 2 December 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 20 8 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 24 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 21 - 24 Item(s) for Decision 9 Community Grant Applications Report dated 28 November 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 25 - 28 Urgent Business 10 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 Teams and in Rutherglen Town Hall, Tower Room, Main Street, Rutherglen on 8 October 2025 Chair: Councillor Carol Nugent Councillors Present: Councillor Walter Brogan, Councillor Robert Brown, Councillor Andrea Cowan, Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Alistair Fulton, Councillor Katy Loudon, Councillor Norman Rae, Councillor Margaret B Walker Councillors' Apologies: Councillor John Bradley (Depute), Councillor Janine Calikes, Councillor Martin Lennon Attending: Education Resources M Farr, Lead Officer; L Torrance, Head Teacher, St Bride’s Primary School, Cambuslang Finance and Corporate Resources J Kerr, Community Engagement Manager; C Lyon, Administration Officer; K McLeod, Administration Assistant; I Opatha, Administration Officer; I Strachan, Head of Administration and Legal Services 1 Declaration of Interests The following interests were declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Cowie Community Grant Applications Fernhill Communities Together, Rutherglen (CR/11/25) Fernhill Kids Playscheme, Rutherglen (CR/12/25) Chairperson of the group Chairperson of the group The following members made connection and transparency statements in relation to Item 4, Rutherglen 900 - Civic Event:- Councillor Brown stated that he was the Chairperson of Rutherglen 900 - Civic Event Councillors Cowie and Cowan stated that they were members of the Rutherglen 900 - Civic Event 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee held on 13 August 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Education Scotland - St Bride's Primary School, Cambuslang A report dated 10 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of St Bride’s Primary School, Cambuslang, by Education Scotland. 2 3
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The inspection had taken place on 12 May 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education, and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 16 September 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. L Torrance, Headteacher and M Farr, Lead Officer, having spoken on key aspects of the report and having responded to members’ various questions, were congratulated on the positive inspection. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 4 Rutherglen 900 - Civic Event A report dated 24 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted advising that a civic function would be held to mark the 900th anniversary of the Charter of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen in 2026. Rutherglen was one of Scotland’s oldest Royal Burghs, with 2025 marking 900 years since its Charter was granted. Following consultation with the Provost, it was agreed that a civic function be held to commemorate this significant milestone and recognise the town’s historical and cultural contributions. The event would provide an opportunity to engage with local stakeholders and celebrate Rutherglen’s heritage. Details of the planned event were provided in paragraph 4.1 of the report. The Committee decided: that it be noted that a civic function would be held in Rutherglen Town Hall to celebrate Rutherglen 900, on a date to be finalised in 2026. 5 Community Engagement Team Update 2024/2025 A report dated 24 September 2025 by the Chief Executive was submitted providing an update on the work of the Community Engagement Team in Cambuslang and Rutherglen between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. Neighbourhood planning activity was first initiated in South Lanarkshire in 2017 and aimed to tackle inequalities and improve outcomes for local people living in some of South Lanarkshire’s most deprived areas. The Community Engagement Team was established in 2019 to develop community empowerment and participation on behalf of the Council and deliver its duties within the CPP. The team had co- produced 9 neighbourhood plans in South Lanarkshire’s areas that experienced inequalities. A 10th plan in East Kilbride South was currently in progress. The CPP defined these areas as those featuring in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) in the top 20% of deprived communities or higher. Details were provided on the other areas of work the team undertook in relation to tackling poverty and community capacity building. 4
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Neighbourhood planning was currently taking place in the following areas:- Burnhill Cambuslang East Fernhill Springhall and Whitlawburn An annual report for all neighbourhood plans was attached as Appendix 1 to the report and would be branded with a graphic-designed version for sharing with local communities. Participatory Budgeting (PB) was a key feature of neighbourhood planning. The funds were an empowerment tool used to meaningfully engage residents in neighbourhood planning priority areas, increasing local decision-making through a fair, democratic process and encouraging community-led delivery of neighbourhood plans. The PB awards were aligned to the delivery of the locally identified priorities that formed the basis of the neighbourhood plans. A significant investment was made in PB in 2024/2025, with 9 neighbourhood planning areas benefiting from PB at the same time. This was the largest-scale PB exercise undertaken to date. The summary of the awards was detailed in section 5.6 of the report. For neighbourhoods in the locality that did not have allocated PB funding, the ‘Can Do Community Fund’ was a one-year Investment fund from the Council. The funding aimed to address specific needs and target projects identified through consultation with local communities. At its meeting on 24 April 2024, the Committee approved funding for Kirkhill Bowling Club for a project, as outlined in paragraph 6.2 of the report. Other projects that the team were involved in were:- community asset transfers community wish list period positive in community venues community partnerships The Community Engagement Manager responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report and, in relation to a question on where free period products could be sourced, undertook to provide a breakdown by ward level. The Chair thanked the Community Engagement Manager for her comprehensive report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 24 April 2024 (Paragraph 5)] 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 18 September 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 2 September 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 Committee to 2 September 2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 13 August 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 5
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7 Community Grant Applications A report dated 18 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on 5 applications for community grants. The Committee decided: that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Fernhill Communities Together, Rutherglen (CR/11/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment and administration costs Amount Awarded: £330 (b) Applicant: Fernhill Kids Playscheme, Rutherglen (CR/12/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees and equipment Amount Awarded: £410 Councillor Cowie, having declared an interest in the above 2 applications, withdrew from the meeting during their consideration (c) Applicant: Enable (Rutherglen District Branch), Cambuslang (CR/14/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £920 (d) Applicant: 2nd Cambuslang Girls’ Brigade (CR/15/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees and materials Amount Awarded: £420 (e) Applicant: Upstairs Kids Klub, Cambuslang (CR/16/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment and materials Amount Awarded: £600 [Reference: Minutes of 27 August 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 8 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 6
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 17 December 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Clyde Gateway Update 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- to provide an overview of Clyde Gateway’s (CG) activities in the area including capital projects, child poverty interventions, business support and engagement with community groups 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) the update provided on the breadth of activities being undertaken within the area by Clyde Gateway, be noted. 3. Background 3.1. CG delivers regeneration in the east end of Glasgow and parts of South Lanarkshire through investment in people, place and jobs. Within South Lanarkshire, CG covers Rutherglen including Shawfield, Burnhill, Farme Cross and Cuningar Loop Park. In addition to delivering ambitious place changing projects, CG also works with schools, partner organisations and local businesses to enhance opportunities for people in the area. The organisation is in the process of preparing a 10-year business plan focussed on continuing these regeneration efforts. 4. Capital Projects 4.1. Work is ongoing in relation to National Business District (NBD) Shawfield Phase 1 and 2 projects which are being supported by a variety of funding sources, including South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) funding of £0.8 million, resulting in a total works programme of £29.1 million. 4.2. A sizeable part of this funding is the commitment from the UK Government (UKG) of £14.67 million Levelling Up Funding Round 3, delivered in partnership with SLC. 4.3. The project components being delivered as part of Shawfield Phase 2 are the remediation strategy for Shawfield and Polmadie Burn works which are both in progress, along with the development of two new industrial units (2,700m2 / 29,000ft2) as part of the Shawfield Innovation project aimed at attracting High Value Manufacturing (HVM) jobs and investment to the area. Both units were completed in summer 2025 and letting of these is in progress. 4 7
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4.4. These works are overseen by the Shawfield Project Delivery Board managed by CG which is the primary form of governance for 7 concurrent NBD Shawfield projects, providing visibility and accountability to SLC and UKG along with other funders and stakeholders on all activities. 4.5. To date CG has delivered around £60 million of remediation, infrastructure, and development investment in NBD Shawfield. The overall cost of the current NBD Shawfield programme of works either committed or underway is £29.1 million, with £23.3 million of partner match funding secured against a SLC contribution of £0.8 million, and around £5 million CG contribution. 4.6. As part of the CG Innovation proposal there are several projects planned for Shawfield which include Shawfield Innovation 1.0 (Magenta Business Park), Shawfield Innovation 2.0, Red Tree Labs, and Technology Terrace. 4.7. Other capital projects in the South Lanarkshire area are Shawfield Gateway Road infrastructure project, Cuningar Loop Park Phase 3 and Shawfield Riverbank stabilisation works. 5. Business and Community Growth 5.1. In terms of building community capacity, CG works in partnership with a number of community-based organisations delivering interventions that meet local need and those in the South Lanarkshire area set out below. 5.2. Healthy n Happy who continue to provide free activity to enhance health and wellbeing and to give residents the opportunity to take part in activity which would not normally be possible. One example is the opportunity to be involved with CamGlen radio where a team of volunteers broadcast from their studios in Rutherglen 7 days per week. A significant proportion of these volunteers have additional support needs and/or long- term health conditions and with the support of Healthy n Happy they are able to play an active role in planning, creating, producing and presenting live programmes. 5.3. Funding in 2024/2025 enabled LEAP Enterprise to refurbish their Rutherglen shop, allowing them to increase sales and sustainability by introducing their “thrift and gift” concept to this store. Throughout the year they provided residents with volunteering and training opportunities and were pleased to report that three of their volunteers had moved on due to securing further education/employment opportunities. Local primary schools were supported with “back to school” events and “eco sessions”. 5.4. Transition to Net Zero (TNZ) work continues with local schools and further and higher education partners to strengthen place-based learning and pathways into green careers. In CG schools, the current focus is the evolving Gateway to Renewable Energy programme, delivered in partnership with the Engineering Development Trust and aligned with employer engagement through CG’s capital delivery programme. In the Further and Higher Education space, collaboration is progressing through the TNZ Education & Skills Working Group. In June 2025, CG hosted an interactive tour and visit with two local colleges; Glasgow Kelvin College and South Lanarkshire College, alongside Skills Development Scotland, and focused on ‘Skills for Place-Based Innovation: Strengthening Our Partnership for Impact’. 6. Child Poverty Interventions 6.1. CG interventions address child poverty and unlock opportunities as set out below. 8
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6.2. Supporting Families, a CG developed and implemented project was fully mainstreamed by SLC from 1 April 2025. This milestone confirms the success of the pilot model and ensures long term sustainability for families across Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Larkhall and Rigside. Integration planning was achieved across Education, Housing, Social Work, Employability and Health and Social Care, demonstrating the value of CG’s approach to aligning services around family outcomes. Mainstreaming is critical because it embeds learning from innovation into the core system, delivering lasting change for families and supporting wider public service reform. 6.3. CG is collaborating with South Lanarkshire College to develop interventions that address both innovation and child poverty. Work is underway developing an ESOL related engineering sector pathway, complimenting Glasgow Kelvin College’s focus on care. This will connect families to high value, future orientated jobs. South Lanarkshire College’s Vice Principal recently attended CG’s Business Support Working Group to discuss how to link more businesses in the area with college services. One favoured option, currently being explored is running “innovation clinics” for CG businesses, commencing with a pilot in Red Tree Magenta in Shawfield. 6.4. CG is collaborating with the British Geological Survey, Stonelaw High School, and Trinity High School to deliver the Heat from Coal Mines Programme. This is a 3-year initiative raising awareness of geothermal energy within the local community. Through workshops involving pupils and community representatives, the programme promotes understanding of geothermal technology’s role in the transition to net zero and highlights related career pathways and opportunities. Now at its midpoint, the programme has received positive feedback from pupils, teachers, and stakeholders alike. 6.5. CG continues to work in partnership with Routes to Work South (RTWS) to deliver employability interventions to local families within the community. Parents have the opportunity to attend various sessions locally including targeted jobs fairs, job hubs for parents and sector specific training. RTWS’s What I Need (WIN) in Life programme is effectively providing support to CG residents and is filling an identified need for additional support for those who are workless due to long term ill health. 7. Support for Community Organisations 7.1. CG’s Community Committee distributes funding three times per year to groups and organisations within the CG area. Grants are provided up to a maximum of £500. 7.2. Within the Rutherglen area recipients during 2025 include Rutherglen Cenotaph Committee who have received two grants to support the upkeep of the Cenotaph in Rutherglen as well as providing improvements such as planters, benches and the erection of flagpoles. 7.3. Healthy n Happy also based in Rutherglen have received a grant to support their Give a Gift of Joy giveaway which runs over the festive period to provide gifts and packages for people of various ages who may not be able to afford to purchase these themselves. 8. Employee Implications 8.1. There are no employee implications for the Council in respect of this report. 9
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9. Financial Implications 9.1. In 2025/2026, the Council made a final contribution to CG of £0.8 million as set out in paragraph 4.5, which has levered significant partner/external funding. 9.2. As CG moves into the next 10-year business plan, there will be continued ‘ask’ for a financial contribution from the Council. 10. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 10.1. CG has a focus on sustainability and striving towards net zero in all of their projects with the most recent examples being the Transition to Net Zero projects and works at Cuningar Loop Park. 11. Other Implications 11.1. None 12. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 12.1. CG has embedded consultation into all its projects working to engage with all communities. David Booth Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 2 December 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs. We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places. We will work to recover, progress and improve. Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live. Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres. Caring, connected, sustainable communities. People live the healthiest lives possible. Previous References None List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Alison Brown, Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services Email: alison.brown@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 10
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 17 December 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Scotland Report - Hallside Primary, Cambuslang 1. Purpose of Report 1.1 The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise of the outcome of the inspection of Hallside Primary, Cambuslang by Education Scotland inspectors [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1 The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Education Scotland report on Hallside Primary School, Cambuslang be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Hallside Primary School was inspected during the week beginning 15 September 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection, Education Scotland inspectors evaluated leadership of change, learning, teaching and assessment, ensuring wellbeing, inclusion and equality and raising attainment and achievement. 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed class lessons and interviewed groups of pupils, including the pupil council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. 3.4. The report by Education Scotland was published on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. 4. Findings of HM Inspectors 4.1. Education Scotland made comment under the following headings: leadership of change learning, teaching, and assessment ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion raising attainment and achievement 4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- 6 11
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The very effective leadership of the headteacher and leadership team. They work together successfully to create a strong culture of empowered teamwork at all levels, including partners. Staff that are committed to research-informed professional learning that helps them support and improve outcomes for children. The respectful and responsible children who are supportive towards each other. They are highly motivated and trusted to undertake leadership roles that lead to improvements in their school. The calm, purposeful and understanding ethos and culture, underpinned by high expectations of children. Staff foster very strong and trusting relationships that result in a highly inclusive environment where children are nurtured and cared for. The work with the wider community to help children learn about, understand, and appreciate diversity in meaningful ways. These opportunities enable children, their parents and staff to have a greater understanding of the rich community in which they live and work 4.3. Education Scotland identified the following areas for continued improvement:- Staff should continue to develop their approaches to delivering high-quality learning and teaching. As planned, they should develop their approaches to providing feedback on children’s work. This should help children to understand better what they need to do next and be more independent in their learning. The leadership team should work with staff to make sure all children are provided with learning opportunities and activities that provide sufficient challenge and enable them to achieve their best across the curriculum. Staff should continue to work together to raise attainment across the curriculum, particularly in literacy and numeracy. 4.4. The evaluations for the school were awarded as follows:- As well as welcoming the strengths of the school, it should be noted that the areas for continued improvement are already being incorporated into the school’s improvement planning. 4.5. Education Scotland have intimated they are confident that the school will be able to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. The school are in a strong position to be able to raise levels of attainment with a particular focus on closing the poverty related attainment gap. 4.6. Additional inspection evidence can be accessed by clicking the following web link:- Hallside School inspection report, South Lanarkshire Council 18/11/25 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None Quality indicators for the primary school Evaluation Leadership of change Very Good Learning, teaching and assessment Good Ensuring well-being, equality and inclusion Very Good Raising attainment and achievement Good 12
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6. Financial Implications 6.1. None 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. None 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no direct risks associated with this report which is provided for information only. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 9.2. The content of Education Scotland reports is shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Lynsey McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 20 November 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers Education Scotland Report of Hallside Primary School - 18 November 2025 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Aisling Boyle, Head of Education (Cambuslang/Rutherglen) Tel: 01698 454379 E-mail: aisling.boyle@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 13
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1 | Hallside Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8456429 © Crown Copyright 18 November 2025 Dear Parent/Carer In September 2025, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited Hallside Primary School. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • The very effective leadership of the headteacher and leadership team. They work together successfully to create a strong culture of empowered teamwork at all levels, including partners. Staff that are committed to research informed professional learning that helps them support and improve outcomes for children. • The respectful and responsible children who are supportive towards each other. They are highly motivated and trusted to undertake leadership roles that lead to improvements in their school. • The calm, purposeful and understanding ethos and culture, underpinned by high expectations of children. Staff foster very strong and trusting relationships that result in a highly inclusive environment where children are nurtured and cared for. • The work with the wider community to help children learn about, understand, and appreciate diversity in meaningful ways. These opportunities enable children, their parents and staff to have a greater understanding of the rich community in which they live and work. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Staff should continue to develop their approaches to delivering high-quality learning and teaching. As planned, they should develop their approaches to providing feedback on children’s work. This should help children to understand better what they need to do next and be more independent in their learning. • The leadership team should work with staff to make sure all children are provided with learning opportunities and activities that provide sufficient challenge and enable them to achieve their best across the curriculum. Staff should continue to work together to raise attainment across the curriculum, particularly in literacy and numeracy. 6 15
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2 | Hallside Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8456429 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using four quality indicators from How good is our school (4th edition). Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for Hallside Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Leadership of change very good Learning, teaching and assessment good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion very good Raising attainment and achievement good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school (4th edition) Appendix 3: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the Education Scotland website at: Find an inspection report | Find an inspection report | Inspection and review | Education Scotland What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Liz Sommerville HM Inspector 16
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 17 December 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Rutherglen Common Good - Update Report 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide background information and update on the Rutherglen Common Good Account [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the background information and update on Rutherglen Common Good Account be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Common Good Account is a fund of money or assets or both and is administered by a Scottish local authority in respect of each former burgh within the area of the local authority. 3.2. Common Good property is owned by the local authority although it is administered separately from other local authority assets for accounting purposes. Ownership is absolute in the strict sense that the authority holds legal title to it. However, what the authority can do with the asset is subject to a system of statutory control. This control has the potential to limit the extent to which the authority can dispose of or deal with the asset and on what terms. 3.3. The Common Good Accounts held within South Lanarkshire Council are Lanark, Biggar, Hamilton and Rutherglen. The subject of this report is the Rutherglen Common Good Account. 3.4. The Rutherglen Common Good Account holds cash balances only. It does not hold any physical assets. 3.5. This annual update report will provide details of the administration of the Rutherglen Common Good Account (sections 4 and 5). The Annual Accounts position for 2024/2025 is covered in section 6 with section 7 detailing the position on consultations in relation to the Account. 4. Administration of Common Good 4.1. Finance Services administers the Common Good Account. This includes revenue monitoring, preparation of annual accounts and seeking Committee approval for 7 17
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expenditure to be incurred on various projects as and when they are required. It also includes information on consultations on Common Good assets, where appropriate. 4.2. If any proposals for Common Good spend are considered to benefit the local community in Rutherglen, and the level of funding required is available, then Finance Services will present the proposal for approval to the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee. 4.3. A Common Good Update report is presented to the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee at least twice a year. A report on the annual accounts of all Common Good Accounts was presented to the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee on 10 September 2025. 5. Role of South Lanarkshire Council’s Elected Members 5.1. Decisions on the Common Good Accounts are considered by the Council’s Finance and Corporate Resources Committee. Elected Members are kept up to date with any issues affecting the Common Good and are involved in the consideration of approving spend from the Account. A report on the management of the Rutherglen Common Good Account is provided annually to this Area Committee. 6. Rutherglen Common Good Annual Accounts 2024/2025 6.1. Appendix 1 to the report shows the audited Accounts for the Rutherglen Common Good for 2024/2025. These form part of the Council’s audited Accounts that were approved at the Risk and Audit Scrutiny Committee on 30 September 2025. 6.2. Appendix 1 shows that as at the end of 2024/2025, the Balance Invested in South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund for Rutherglen is £0.133 million. This is the cash that is held by the Council on behalf of the Rutherglen Common Good Account, and which is readily available to meet expenditure. 6.3. Since there are no assets to maintain, there is little expenditure incurred by the Rutherglen Common Good Account. The net expenditure during 2024/2025 was a charge for the administration of the Account (£696) offset by income received from the Account’s balance being invested in South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund (£5,861). 7. Consultation on Rutherglen Common Good 7.1. The Finance and Corporate Resources Committee are advised of consultation in relation to New Lease Arrangements and Change of Use in relation to Common Good Assets. In the case of Rutherglen Common Good Account, there are no consultations ongoing. 8. Employee Implications 8.1. None 9. Financial Implications 9.1. The Rutherglen Common Good Account has cash balances of £0.133 million, as noted in paragraph 6.2. There are currently no commitments against this balance. 10. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 10.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 18
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11. Other Implications 11.1. The ongoing repairs and maintenance support the viability of Common Good assets and reduces the Council’s risk to increased liabilities in the future. 12. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 12.1. 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. 12.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 2 December 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee, 27 November 2024 List of Background Papers Finance and Corporate Resources Committee, 10 September 2025 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Lorraine O'Hagan, Head of Finance (Strategy) Ext: 5637 (Tel: 01698 455637) E-mail: lorraine.ohagan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 19
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Appendix 1 2024/2025 Annual Accounts Rutherglen £000 Income and Expenditure Accounts Income for the Year 6 Expenditure for the Year (1) Surplus / (Deficit) to the Balance Sheet 5 Balance Sheet Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment 0 Investments Advances to South Lanarkshire Council Loans Fund 133 Total Assets 133 Current Liabilities Creditors 0 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 133 Represented By: Common Good Account opening balance 128 Surplus / (Deficit) from Income and Expenditure Accounts in year 5 Total 133 20
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 17 December 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 11 November 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 11 November 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 the Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee to 11 November 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. 8 21
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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) 24 November 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee, 8 October 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 22
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APPENDIX CAMBUSLANG AND RUTHERGLEN AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 18 March 2026 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Update Community Grants Housing and Technical Resources Participatory Budgeting Youth, Family and Community Learning Service Update Community and Enterprise Resources Finance and Corporate Resources Housing and Technical Resources Education Resource 3 June 2026 Playscheme Grants Community Grants SFRS Presentation South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Performance Update Finance and Corporate Resources Finance and Corporate Resources Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Community and Enterprise Resources 2 September 2026 Community Partnership Update Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 Community Grants Community and Enterprise Resources Housing and Technical Resources Finance and Corporate Resources 11 November 2026 Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note: - Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to the Committee as and when they are available 23
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee Date of Meeting: 17 December 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 5 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: Halfway and District Bowling Club, Cambuslang (CR/17/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £953 Recommendation: £300 (Bowling Club) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: LEAP Project, Cambuslang (CR/18/25) 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: £600 (60% of £1000) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Cambuslang and District Voluntary Care Club (CR/19/25) Purpose of Grant: Specialist transport and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £703 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £350 (£150 specialist transport cost + £200 entrance fee) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 9 25
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(d) Applicant: Burnside in Bloom (CR/20/25) Purpose of Grant: Environmental project Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £ 600 (60% of £1000) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: Fernhill Senior Citizens Men's Bowling Club, Rutherglen (CR/21/25) 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/Bowling Club) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 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:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants previously allocated £7,070 Grants allocated in this report £2,150 Remaining balance £16,530 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. 26
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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) 28 November 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 – 8 October 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 27
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