Agenda Document Pack - Clydesdale Area Committee - 25/03/2026
South Lanarkshire Council · 25 March 2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 17 March 2026 Dear Councillor Clydesdale Area Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Wednesday, 25 March 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid - Jerviswood Room, Memorial Hall, 13 St Leonard Street, Lanark, ML11 7AB, The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Catherine McClymont (Chair), Ross Gowland (Depute Chair), Alex Allison, Ralph Barker, Poppy Corbett, Lynsey Hamilton, Mark Horsham, Ross Lambie, Richard Lockhart, Eileen Logan, Julia Marrs, Ian McAllan, David Shearer 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 28 January 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Noting 3 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - Crawforddyke Primary School, Carluke Report dated 18 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 12 4 Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Activity in the Clydesdale Area Report dated 13 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 13 - 24 5 Housing and Technical Resources Participatory Budgeting Report dated 9 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). (Copy attached) 25 - 28 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 2 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 29 - 32 Item(s) for Decision 7 Community Grant Applications Report dated 9 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 33 - 36 Urgent Business 8 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Carol Lyon Clerk Telephone: 07385 370065 Clerk Email: carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Microsoft Teams and in the Jerviswood Room, Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark on 28 January 2026 Chair: Councillor Catherine McClymont Councillors Present: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Ross Gowland (Depute), Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Ian McAllan, Councillor David Shearer Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Mark Horsham Attending: Community and Enterprise Resources D Hashagen, Youth Employability Manager Finance and Corporate Resources G Booth, Finance Manager (Strategy); C Lyon, Administration Officer; N Tollan, Administration Assistant Also Attending: N McNaughtan, Deputy Chief Executive, Routes to Work South 1 Declaration of Interests The following interests were declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Marrs Lockhart, Marrs and McClymont Community Grant Applications Lanark and District Archaeological Society, Lanark (CL/9/25) ♦ Lanark Community Development Trust (CL/26/25) Connection to group Advisers to the Trust 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 29 October 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Delivering a Lasting Impact – Routes to Work South Presentation N McNaughtan, Deputy Chief Executive, Routes to Work South (RTWS) gave a presentation on the work of RTWS. RTWS was a registered charity and an arms length external organisation (ALEO) of South Lanarkshire Council and was committed to:- preventing and alleviating poverty through work 2 3
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supporting the people of South Lanarkshire to gain and sustain employment and local businesses to grow and develop Details were provided on the following aspects of RTWS:- the impact and achievements of the organisation over the last 20 years investment, innovations and partnership challenges and opportunities responding to local needs – WIN (What I Need in Life) delivering improved outcomes – WIN Pilot Impact highlights future challenges and opportunities An invitation was extended to members to visit the RTWS services/premises. N McNaughtan and D Hashagen responded to members’ questions, following which N McNaughtan was thanked for her informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. 4 Common Good Update Report A report dated 6 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted providing background information and an update on the Lanark and Biggar Common Good funds. The Common Good was a fund of money or assets, or both, and was administered by a Scottish local authority in respect of each former burgh within the area of the local authority. Common Good property was owned by the local authority and administered separately from other local authority assets for accounting purposes. The Common Good funds held within South Lanarkshire Council were Lanark, Biggar, Hamilton, and Rutherglen. Finance Services administered the Common Good Account and accounts were prepared on an annual basis as part of the Council’s year end process. The position at 31 March 2025 for Lanark and Biggar was detailed in Appendix 1 to the report. As at 31 March 2025, Biggar Common Good Account had cash balances amounting to £0.026 million. The Biggar Common Good Account held cash balances only and had no physical assets. As there were no assets to maintain, little expenditure was incurred by the Common Good Account. The position on the Lanark Common Good Account, as at 31 March 2025, showed that the fund had cash balances amounting to £0.318 million. As well as cash balances, the Lanark Common Good Account also held assets, as detailed in Appendix 2 to the report. An annual budget of £15,000 was available for the maintenance of Common Good properties in Lanark. As reported to the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee on 10 September 2025, there was currently one commitment against this budget, as detailed at paragraph 8.2 of the report. An update was also provided on the 2 projects approved by the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee on 21 August 2024, as detailed at paragraphs 8.4 and 8.5 of the report. In addition, there was one other project, as detailed at paragraph 8.6 of the report, that had been approved from the remaining planned maintenance budget carried forward from 2024/2025. 4
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There were also a number of requests for funding from the Lanark Common Good that were either not repairs and maintenance or which could not be approved under delegated authority due to the level of the expected costs, as detailed at section 9 of the report. Lanark Common Good Fund currently had a cash balance of £0.318 million. Excluding the £0.015 million set aside for planned maintenance, £0.303 million was available to meet the proposed costs of £0.070 million, as detailed at paragraphs 9.2 to 9.5 of the report, and the approved costs of £0.060 million, as detailed at paragraph 9.7 of the report. This would leave a balance of £0.173 million. The Finance Manager (Strategy) responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. In response to a question from a member in respect of correspondence received in relation to Biggar Common Good, he advised that the correspondence had been received and would be responded to in due course. The Committee decided: (1) that the background information and update on the Lanark and Biggar Common Good funds be noted; and (2) that the accounts for Common Good for the year ended 31 March 2025, as detailed at sections 6 and 7 of the report, be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 4 December 2024 (Paragraph 4)] 5 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 8 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of Clydesdale Area Committee to 18 November 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 Clydesdale Area Committee to 18 November 2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 29 October 2025 (Paragraph 6)] 6 Community Grant Applications A report dated 12 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on 8 applications for community grant. The Committee decided: that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Lanark and District Archaeological Society, Lanark (CL/9/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 Councillor Marrs, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration 5
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(b) Applicant: Lanark Amateur Musical Society (CL/22/25) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £600 (c) Applicant: Coulter WRI (CL/23/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (d) Applicant: Coalburn Brass Band Family (CL/25/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (e) Applicant: Lanark Community Development Trust (CL/26/25) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £210 Councillors Lockhart, Marrs and McClymont, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration (f) Applicant: Lanark, Biggar and Peebles Foal Society (CL/27/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £300 (g) Applicant: Black Mount Community Council, Biggar (CL/28/25) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £600 (h) Applicant: Black Mount Community Development Trust, Biggar (CL/30/25) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £600 [Reference: Minutes of 29 October 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 7 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 6
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 25 March 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - Crawforddyke Primary School, Carluke 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- advise of the outcome of the inspection of Crawforddyke Primary School, Carluke by HMIE 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the HMIE report on Crawforddyke Primary School, Carluke be noted. 3. Background 3.1. Crawforddyke Primary School was inspected week beginning 5 January 2026, as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection (2016), HMIE evaluated, learning teaching and assessment, and raising attainment and achievement using the national quality improvement framework for schools, How good is our school? (fourth edition). 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed learning and interviewed groups of learners, 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 HMIE was published on 10 February 2026. 4. Findings of HMIE inspectors for the school. 4.1. HMIE made comment under the following headings:- Learning, teaching, and assessment Raising attainment and achievement 4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- ♦ led ably by the headteacher, all staff have created a warm, welcoming ethos and culture across the school based firmly on children’s rights and the school values. All staff and children are fully included in the life and work of the school 3 7
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♦ children are enthusiastic learners, are proud of their school and behave well. They demonstrate the values of kindness, caring, self-confidence, determination, courage and respect in their behaviour and interactions with adults and with each other. They are highly-motivated and making good progress in their learning ♦ teachers have developed highly-inclusive learning spaces. They provide children with learning which meets their needs well. As a result, children engage well in consistently high-quality, meaningful and relevant learning 4.3. HMIE identified the following areas for continued improvement:- ♦ all staff should continue to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy across the school. They should continue to focus on improving children’s writing skills in all genres ♦ teachers should now have a clearer focus on supporting children to identify, recognise and track the skills they are developing across the curriculum. This should help children understand how they are developing skills for learning life and work 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. HMIE have intimated they are confident that the school will continue to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. The school is 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:- Crawforddyke Primary School Inspection Report 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None. 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. Quality indicators for the primary school Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment Very Good Raising attainment and achievement Good 8
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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 HMIE reports is shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Lyndsay McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 18 February 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers HMIE Report of Crawforddyke Primary School - 10 February 2026 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact-: Jacqueline Wallace Head of Education (Clydesdale) Tel: 01698 454468 E-mail: Jacqueline.Wallace@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 9
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1 | Crawforddyke Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8547025 © Crown Copyright 10 February 2026 Dear Parent/Carer In January 2026, a team of HM Inspectors of Education visited Crawforddyke 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. • Led ably by the headteacher, all staff have created a warm, welcoming ethos and culture across the school based firmly on children’s rights and the school values. All staff and children are fully included in the life and work of the school. • Children are enthusiastic learners, are proud of their school and behave well. They demonstrate the values of kindness, caring, self-confidence, determination, courage and respect in their behaviour and interactions with adults and with each other. They are highly-motivated and making good progress in their learning. • Teachers have developed highly-inclusive learning spaces. They provide children with learning which meets their needs well. As a result, children engage well in consistently high-quality, meaningful and relevant learning. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • All staff should continue to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy across the school. They should continue to focus on improving children’s writing skills in all genres. • Teachers should now have a clearer focus on supporting children to identify, recognise and track the skills they are developing across the curriculum. This should help children understand how they are developing skills for learning life and work. 3 11
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2 | Crawforddyke Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8547025 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using two 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 HMIE’s evaluations for Crawforddyke Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment 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 HMIE website at: Crawforddyke PS | His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in 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. Katharine Crombie HM Inspector On behalf of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland 12
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 25 March 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) activity in the Clydesdale Area 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- provide an update on delivery of Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Service provision 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (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. 3. Background 3.1. The YFCL Service delivers a range of Community Learning and Development (CLD) programmes, projects and activities across South Lanarkshire. CLD is an educational practice that supports individuals and groups in improving their skills and reaching their full potential. 3.2. CLD is rooted in a commitment to the principles of social justice, empowerment, inclusion, and access to services and opportunities, regardless of life circumstances. It is 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: Community Learning and Development’. Under the requirements of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, local authorities are mandated to work with partners and communities to publish and deliver a plan of agreed CLD actions over a three- year period and to report on progress through the Council’s structures. 3.3. CLD has recently been subject to a national review ‘Learning: For All. For Life. A Report on the independent review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) (2024)’. It highlighted the impact of CLD, its value to learners, and that CLD is “…delivering positive outcomes and improved life chances for marginalised and vulnerable learners…” (Volunteering for All: national framework). 3.4. YFCL Service uses a range of delivery methods, initiatives and interventions to deliver CLD outcomes:- youth work and family learning within communities and educational establishments, including Universal Connections buildings 4 13
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early intervention work with children, young people and families diversionary and transitional programmes partnership working community based adult learning, including adult literacies and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) volunteer development learning support and guidance in the community community development (building the capacity of communities to meet their own needs, engaging with and influencing decision makers) 3.5. This paper presents an overview of the range of engagement, impact, and services delivered across the Clydesdale locality. It also apprises members of developments in service delivery. 4. Centre based youth work and outreach activity 4.1. Universal Connections Centres, deeply embedded within 9 South Lanarkshire communities, serve as the primary vehicle for much of YFCL’s youth work. Leveraging strong local partnerships and relationships, YFCL adopts a need-led approach, utilising local intelligence to tailor opportunities and experiences that are relevant, resonant and attractive to our young people. To extend the impact of youth work beyond the centres and enhance the support provided, an outreach offer of youth work is undertaken to develop and nurture relationships with young people who may not already use our services but would benefit from them. There are 3 Universal Connections establishments in the area: Carluke Universal Connections, Lanark Universal Connections, and Douglas Universal Connections. 4.2. Carluke Universal Connections is nestled within the local community and works in partnership with a local third sector organisation ‘Street Level’, hence the facility being called Street Level with Universal Connections. In tandem with the wider YFCL service it delivers a range of youth work, family learning, and adult education programmes. It is open 5 days and evenings a week. 4.3. Lanark Universal Connections is located in the heart of the town and similarly offers a range of youth work, family learning, and adult education programmes. It also works very closely with Lanark High School. Lanark Universal Connections is open 5 days and evenings per week, and two Saturdays per month. 4.4. Douglas Universal Connections is based within the local community offering youth work as well as adult and family learning. There are specific needs within a rural area such as Douglas, and learners receive tailored, bespoke and needs led support. There is provision 5 days and evenings per week, and 2 Saturdays per month. 4.5. YFCL cater to a diverse range of groups, including but not limited to, those with additional support needs, young carers, those requiring diversionary activities, health and wellbeing groups, creative learning groups (music, drama, media, sports) and issue-based groups when the need arises. 14
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5. Adult learning 5.1. Community-based adult learning is delivered with, and for, adults in their communities. It is not usually determined through a curriculum. Instead, the Social Practice model is widely used to respond to learners’ goals and aspirations. This model acknowledges that adult learners bring skills, experiences and assets to be built on. ‘Community-based adult learning is often the first step back into education for many adult learners and offers pathways to Scotland’s further and higher education system.’ Adult Learning Strategy (2022 to 2027) 5.2. The adult learning offer from YFCL can broadly be categorised into literacy; numeracy; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); parenting; personal development, creative learning; and issue-based activities based on specified needs. In addition, YFCL provide a space for people to access social experiences free of charge, where they can build positive relationships and networks with peers. Activity is delivered across a range of settings, including Universal Connections. Non- stigmatised access to food for all service users is a feature of most of YFCL programmes for all age groups. This is supported through access to local opportunities via supermarkets and businesses who provide ‘end of day’ and other food donations. 6. Adult Literacy and Numeracy (ALN) 6.1. YFCL Service’s Adult Literacy and Numeracy Team work within the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area to improve functional literacy skills. YFCL’s strong partnerships with locally based organisations help us to raise awareness and attract new learners. In addition, strong relationships with Social Work and the Department of Work and Pensions ensure a steady flow of referrals. 6.2. There are many ALN groups across South Lanarkshire and learners work on a range of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Individuals work towards their own goals (within a group setting) with the support of an ALN tutor and fully trained volunteers. Learning takes place in a variety of venues on different days and times to suit learners’ needs. 6.3. Achievements are celebrated and adult learners are featured in the YFCL Boost! newsletter which also gives information on how learners can self-refer to programmes. 7. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 7.1. The YFCL Service offers ESOL classes across all localities within South Lanarkshire, catering to different proficiency levels based on learner needs. These levels include Literacies, Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate. 7.2. Language classes are designed to assist learners in everyday communication. In addition, the YFCL Service provides:- Qualifications Scotland Core Skills qualifications Communication and ICT Level 2 – Level 4 Employability skills ESOL Family Learning ESOL drop-in Café and Chat ESOL Summer Programmes (based around learners needs) ESOL Learning trips and educational visits 15
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7.3. YFCL programmes aim to create an accessible, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. They help learners improve their English, enhance employability skills, boost mental and physical well-being, and build confidence for further education, employment, and community integration. Working closely with the Resettlement Team, YFCL offers support to refugees to assist them to become members of the community. 7.4. The YFCL ESOL team collaborate with various organisations, businesses and charities including NHS Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire College, South Lanarkshire employability, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, the Red Cross, Larkhall District Volunteer Group, Skills Development Scotland, Routes to Work South, Aspire, Healthy Valleys, Camglen Radio, Eva Burrows Centre and the Blue Triangle. These partnerships are essential in providing better opportunities for learners. 7.5. All ESOL learners have commented on how much the classes have helped improve their physical and mental wellbeing and decreased the risk of social isolation. “Classes are a lifeline for us.” (ESOL Learner) “You help us not to feel alone in this country.” (ESOL Learner) 8. YFCL Work in Schools 8.1. Pathfinders 8.1.1. The Pathfinders Programme is currently embedded within 6 schools in South Lanarkshire, with 12 YFCL Pathfinder Officer posts. The 6 schools are: Stonelaw High School; Lanark Grammar; Calderside Academy; St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School, Carluke High School and Hamilton Grammar School. This is currently funded through a blend of Whole Family Wellbeing Funding (WFWF) and Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). 8.1.2. Pathfinder support is bespoke and delivered through individual and group work programmes. Home visits and parental engagement are key elements of the role. Pathfinder staff are well connected to key partners in the wider community to ensure appropriate referrals into and out of the provision. 8.1.3. By August 2026 all South Lanarkshire mainstream secondary schools will have a Pathfinder. YFCL are intensively working on recruitment and to upscale the project. ‘Pathfinders have had an enormously positive impact on my daughter’s life. To have someone who will always be there to support and reinforce that she has talents has been very important to my daughter, to have someone who can provide opportunities which fit her needs, talents and interests has been life affirming for her. (Pathfinder Name) has been pivotal in bringing my daughter back to a place of happiness after the struggles she has had, and my husband and I are eternally grateful’. (Parent of Young Person)’ 8.2. KEAR/Inclusion and Wellbeing Service 8.2.1. KEAR have a dedicated team of YFCL staff who work collaboratively with the school to deliver outcomes and experiences within the Curriculum for Excellence. The team are committed to engaging with pupils and their families to build positive relationships and to explore the development of learning opportunities. 16
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8.2.2. The extensive work that YFCL undertakes in the school and the community, highlights the importance of community support in positively influencing the lives of young people and their families. 8.2.3. YFCL have staff deployed across the 4 Inclusion and Wellbeing Service SEBN primary schools. They offer a nurturing, preventative, and empowering role and the work helps strengthen essential skills, boosts confidence, and promotes wellbeing. This work complements teaching and support staff by focusing on relationships, inclusion, and wider life contexts rather than solely classroom attainment. 8.3. YFCL Provision for Pupils during the School Day 8.3.1. YFCL also deliver a range of learning programmes in partnership with schools to support the curriculum in primary and secondary educational establishments. The aim of the School Learning Provision is to:- support young people with their education and wellbeing using youth work as an approach Support young people to create and apply their learning and describe their learning sand achievements assist young people to set realistic and meaningful goals provide relevant and up to date information regarding issues that affect young people encourage young people to broaden their horizons and increase aspirations and ambitions increase attainment by supporting young people to achieve accredited awards Provision includes targeted activity for young people at secondary school who may be at risk of disengaging. This varies across localities and is adapted based on identified need. Current examples of this activity are the ‘Platform’ programme in East Kilbride and the bespoke programmes provided in Carluke such as the ‘Blueprint’ programme. 8.3.2. The Cambuslang and Rutherglen area have a small-scale pilot where a Primary Pathfinder is working in both Bankhead Primary and James Aiton Primary. Both are schools who feed into Stonelaw High, and both have catchments close to Rutherglen Universal Connections and Cambuslang Universal Connections and in areas of multiple deprivation, where territorialism and gang affiliations can be a barrier. The pilot although in early stages has been reported on by those involved positively. The Pathfinder is working in each school 1.5 days per week, with young people and their families. The aim is that the member of YFCL staff will work with both groups collectively, in partnership with the Universal Connections facilities, ensuring that the young people are part of the summer transition and also link in parents/carers to family provision in both Universal Connections facilities. 8.3.3. YFCL also have staff temporarily deployed to primary schools using Pupil Equity Funds, to support family learning to improve educational outcomes for children through parental engagement. The addition of YFCL staff provides a range of supports and programmes for learners and families, delivered by CLD professionals, in areas such as health and wellbeing, achievement, securing attendance, improving relationships and removing barriers to learning. 17
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9. Awards 9.1. The Awards and Outdoor Learning Team promote the use of awards to recognise achievement as well as attainment, and they deliver across a range of educational establishments and community settings. The team also work Universal Connections staff teams, community groups, and volunteers to build the capacity to deliver awards and bespoke outdoor learning programmes. 9.2. A wide range of awards are delivered through the Awards team, both for young people and adults, including Duke of Edinburgh (from Bronze through to Gold), Youth Scotland, Awards Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), National Navigation, Discovery, and John Muir. Environmental awards such as John Muir and National Navigation Awards Scheme help learners to connect better with the natural environment, bringing benefits to both physical and mental health wellbeing. 9.3. The team also delivers structured non- accredited programmes of outdoor learning, which help learners to develop teamworking, self-confidence and wellbeing. These are delivered as stand-alone programmes with partner schools as well as within Universal Connections buildings to enhance personal development programmes run within YFCL. Activities include a range of bushcraft, outdoor cooking, shelter building, navigation and hillwalking. 9.4. YFCL manages the Youth Scotland delivery hub for South Lanarkshire, which involves creating and implementing effective and efficient verification and standardisation systems, promoting the awards and finding ways to raise capacity for the service to increase delivery. As well as working on direct delivery, the Awards team also oversees awards provision by supporting and offering guidance to staff to enhance the delivery processes across the service. This includes delivering training to staff, schools, and partner organisations. Furthermore, the team aids the creation and implementation of effective delivery procedures and creates professional development opportunities across the service. 10. Participation and Volunteering 10.1. Participation is an embedded process within the YFCL Service that is taken seriously and delivered effectively. Learners can develop their engagement with democratic processes, build their confidence to explore and understand the issues affecting young people, adults, and communities and to take action to challenge and present ideas to improve ways of addressing issues. 10.2. Taking forward CLD values of self-determination, inclusion, empowerment and working collaboratively, to involve learners in consultative engagement and to support learners to influence decision making processes that affect them, structures such as user committees, South Lanarkshire Youth Council, the Scottish Youth Parliament and Political Literacy are all valuable ways for young people and adults to contribute to their communities. As a result of participation across these opportunities, young people and adults have progressed issues and concerns in South Lanarkshire and added weight to the voices of their peers such as:- peer engagement and national debate - taking a lead on behalf of their peers, members of South Lanarkshire Youth Council and the Scottish Youth Parliament are consulting their peers on a wide range of youth issues, with some members chairing and leading national committees within the Scottish Youth Parliament. This continues to progress debate as well as improved routes to engagement with decision making structures 18
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user Committees representing adult and young people across YFCL are supporting the delivery of learning opportunities through effective fund raising, helping to develop engagement with learners to shape learning and holiday programmes, volunteering their time to develop the life and shape of Universal Connections facilities, and broaden the knowledge and understanding of the offer to the wider community Scottish Youth Parliament elections. Young people volunteered to staff the count of ballot papers, further developing their understanding of democratic processes Climate Change and Nature Loss Community Planning (CP) Board Development Session - members of South Lanarkshire Council Youth Forum on Climate Change and South Lanarkshire Youth Council delivered a development session to the CP Board to inform and improve discussion and debate with lived experience and perspectives, towards exploring ideas on how the evolving focus on climate change and nature loss can be used as a catalyst to engage and stimulate new ideas to impact on climate change and nature loss Cambuslang Youth Committee, currently creating and developing a children and young person’s version of the Children’s Services Plan Report (Comic book/graphic novel) 10.3. In addition, there are volunteers who are supported by the YFCL Service. The Service recognises and understands that volunteering has several benefits, in terms of skills development, well-being, community empowerment and strengthening public services. “Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy…when you volunteer you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in”. Volunteering for All: national Framework 10.4. Supporting volunteering is an important factor in tackling poverty and disadvantage and this is reflected in South Lanarkshire’s Single Outcome Agreement where volunteering is recognised as a significant component in community inclusion, development and integration and a principal factor in the building of skills, confidence and experience to support people who have been out of the workplace. 11. Workforce Development 11.1. Staff within the YFCL Service are engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance service delivery, supported by a comprehensive Learning and Development Plan aligned with the Community Learning and Development (CLD) Standards Council’s strategy. 11.2. YFCL staff work with national partners and organisations including YouthLink Scotland, Youth Scotland, CLDMS, Education Scotland, Qualifications Scotland and others to meet CPD requirements and advise on QS qualifications. Participation in a range of networks allows us to benefit from and shape future CPD developments in line with emerging needs. 11.3. YFCL work at a national level with the CLD Standards Council to develop training and qualifications for CLD staff across Scotland. They have worked closely in partnership with the CLD Standards Council and SQA on the refresh of the Modern Apprenticeships in Youth Work SCQF Levels 6 and 7 and the Modern Apprenticeships in Community Development SCQF Levels 5 and 6. 19
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11.4. YFCL staff have continued to work with the National CPD Network to establish training needs, delivery methods and sharing of practice for CLD practitioners across Scotland. YFCL have been chairing the West Alliance forum that feeds into the National CPD Network and have also been working with the West Partnership in relation to training. YFCL staff have been working with Education Scotland to develop and deliver input at the West Alliance ‘Winter Festival’. 11.5. YFCL has led the development of a course of four community engagement units for SLC Learn online aimed at CLD staff and community volunteers. YFCL has also led the development of a community engagement unit for SLC Learn online aimed at all SLC staff who engage with the public. 11.6. YFCL have been fully involved in the development of bespoke trauma training aimed at displaced people and refugees and the trauma these people face. The training was developed out of identified need for staff working with Ukrainian people who experience ongoing trauma while living in this country. This training is now being replicated for other local authorities and Third Sector Organisations due to the demand for this bespoke training. 12. Locality Reporting 12.1. Each of the 4 localities produce activity reports highlighting the impacts of the specific interventions in place which have been designed and implemented according to locally identified needs. These reports are shared locally and are also available on request from local teams. 12.2. Carluke Universal Connections – Summary Carluke Universal Connections (UC) is a CLD centre nestled within the local community and works in partnership with a local third sector organisation ‘Street Level’, hence the facility being called Street Level with Universal Connections. In tandem with the wider YFCL service it delivers a range of youth work, family learning, and adult education programmes. It is open 5 days and evenings a week. Through a range of partnerships (for example, Street Level, NHS, Social Work, South Lanarkshire Leisure, and Health Valleys) there is integrated support for young people at risk, addressing issues such as low attainment, participation, mental health, nurture, and behavioural challenges. Family learning is an important component of the Carluke YFCL offer. It many cases it is a starting point for young children to access additional supports under the supervision of a parent and carer. Learning as a family is our primary focus in a fun and safe environment. Learners are better able to support their child's or family members health and wellbeing at key transitions. Community based YFCL adult learning is delivered with and for adults from the Carluke district. Community based adult learning is often the first step back into a social setting or educational activity for many adult learners and offers pathways to further education, community activities and employment. Carluke UC has a very strong school offer, primarily with Carluke High School, that is delivering very strong outcomes and is drawing a lot of interest from both a local authority and national perspective. YFCL and school staff co-deliver a wide range of provision both within and out with the school setting, ensuring that vulnerable pupils are being well supported. The centre successfully delivers a range of accredited awards (for example, Sports Leader, D of E, Get S.E.T.). These initiatives extend 20
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learning beyond traditional classroom settings. Teachers deliver a variety in centre attainment recovery sessions within the facility to ensure SEBN learners have the appropriate supports. School-based groups often lead to participation in evening/weekend and after-school sessions, supporting sustained engagement and progression. A range of mentor and young leadership opportunities also foster sustained involvement and maximise impacts. Carluke UC’s approach and partnerships extensively improves young people’s readiness to learn, attainment, and life chances. The provision compliments the inclusion and equality framework and ensures learners are present, participating, supported and achieving. The combination of targeted interventions and universal provision ensures that learning is both accessible and meaningful. 12.3. Lanark Universal Connections – Summary Lanark Universal Connections (UC) operates as a CLD centre embedded within the local community, providing both universal and targeted learning opportunities. The service demonstrates a clear commitment to inclusion and equity, ensuring that those most in need receive bespoke support. Similarly to other UC’s, it offers a range of youth work, family learning, and adult learning opportunities. Lanark UC is open 5 days and evenings per week, and 2 Saturdays per month. Programmes are co-created with learners and partners, ensuring relevance and responsiveness. This approach fosters engagement and promotes transformative learning experiences. The centre successfully delivers accredited awards (for example, Dynamic Youth Awards) and innovative projects, such as research with Napier University on girls’ mental health and social media. There is a strong partnership with Lanark Grammar School, and a school and community-based learning offer that supports young people at risk, addressing issues such as mental health, nurture, and behavioural challenges. School-based groups often lead to participation in evening and after-school sessions, supporting sustained engagement and progression. There is also positive collaboration with agencies such as NHS, South Lanarkshire Leisure, and Health Valleys. Lanark UC’s approach improves young people’s readiness to learn, attainment, and life chances. The combination of targeted interventions and universal provision ensures that learning is both accessible and meaningful. In this last year there have been 2 celebration events, one in the community and one in school, to celebrate learners’ achievements. This included 48 Dynamic Youth Awards across 4 groups (ASN groups from the school, Jnr/Snr Young Reporters and Strategy Gaming) as well as a Youth Scotland National Youth Work Award in the STEM and Digital Category won by the Snr Young Reporters group. This group also hosted the YFCL Conference in September 2025 at the Banqueting Hall in Council Offices, winning praise both locally and nationally for their efforts. 12.4. Douglas Universal Connections – Summary Douglas Universal Connections is a CLD centre, based within the local community offering youth work as well as adult and family learning. There are specific needs within a rural area such as Douglas, and learners receive tailored, bespoke and needs led support. There is provision 5 days and evenings per week, and 2 Saturdays per month. Programmes are designed with learners and partners at the forefront, and consultation ensures that learners needs are met. This approach encourages engagement and commitment and promotes positive earning experiences. The centre successfully 21
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delivers accredited awards (for example, Dynamic Youth Awards) supported by the YFCL Awards Team, SQA awards during our adult weekly employability group supported by the YFCL Adult Literacy and Numeracy team, as well as volunteering opportunities. These initiatives extend lifelong learning and enhance more opportunities for learners. There is a positive approach to partnership working through Douglas Primary School and other organisations and agencies such as Health Valleys, Banks Renewables, Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Resilience Group, Scottish Fire and Rescue, DWP, Police, and Social Work. These partnerships enable continuous support for young people and adults at risk, addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, health and well- being, behavioural challenges and encourages a more positive use of recreational time. Douglas UC also work in the wider community beyond Douglas and run an area-based youth club in Kirkmuirhill in partnership with Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Resilience Group, ensuring that youth provision is available where it is needed most. There is also currently a limited offer within the Lesmahagow area, primarily through Lesmahagow High School, but there is a recognition that this community needs more YFCL support in terms of both school and community-based offer. We are currently exploring the feasibility of re-directing provision from Douglas to Lesmahagow whilst still offering a satellite provision to Douglas and surrounding communities. This is based on several factors including population density, socio economic factors, and proximity to Lesmahagow High School. 13. Employee Implications 13.1. None. 14. Financial Implications 14.1. None. 15. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 15.1. There are no significant implications for climate change, sustainability and the environment arising from the recommendations in this report. 16. Other Implications 16.1. None. 17. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 17.1. 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. 17.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Lyndsay McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 13 March 2026 22
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Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Our children and young people thrive People live the healthiest lives possible Caring, connected, sustainable communities We will work to put people first and reduce inequality 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:- Lianne Grieve, Youth, Family and Community Learning Manager Ext:4466 (Tel: 01698 454466 ) E-mail: lianne.grieve@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 23
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Update for Clydesdale Area Committee Participatory Budgeting 2025/26 – Update for Area Committee Service Area Estate Improvement Budget/Housing Investment Plan (HIP) - Environmental Programme Lead Officer Pamela Newey, Area Housing Manager 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? Estate Improvement Budget The Estate Improvement Budget totals £80,000 and is split evenly across the 4 housing divisions of South Lanarkshire. Each Local Housing Management Team can direct the funding towards projects or improvements highlighted as a priority by customers. Although limited in value, the budget is ideally suited to a participatory budgeting approach as it often funds a number of smaller projects that are important to customers and can affect their quality of life. Following discussions with local tenants, four projects have been delivered within the Clydesdale division in relation to:- • Close cleaning and removal of rubbish at Limpetlaw in Lanark • Improving parking provision at Union Street in Carluke • Upgrade works to road at Kilmory Gardens in Carluke • Close cleaning at Smyllum Road and Smyllum Park in Lanark Housing Revenue Account budget for 2025/26 - Housing Investment Programme Engagement with tenants on the overall Housing Revenue Account budget for the 2025/26 period, and the proposed level and focus of the Housing Investment Programme, took place as part of the annual resource budgetary consultation process, which included a series of focus groups and meetings with customers, and an online survey that received 1,335 responses. The Environmental aspect of the Housing Investment Programme (the ‘Environmental Programme’) is a significant budget area that covers a wide range of projects that seek to improve the quality and energy efficiency of the Council’s domestic housing stock. Examples of projects within this budget area can include replacement doors and windows within properties, or redevelopment of communal areas in multi-storey buildings or sheltered housing facilities. Not all projects included within this budget area are suitable for participatory budgeting approach, however for those that are officers will ensure the required element of choice and voting opportunities are offered to customers and appropriately recorded. Two participatory budgeting projects have been delivered in the Clydesdale division:- • External fabric upgrades in Rigside • External fabric upgrades in Forth 5 25
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Stage 2: Post Consultation • The outcome of the PB activity • What happens next? • Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval) Estate Improvement Budget A total of £15,284.80 from the Estate Improvement Budget has been spent so far in the Clydesdale division during 2025/26 on a range of tenant priorities:- • In response to feedback from tenants about the cleanliness of the close at Limpetlaw in Lanark, the close is being deep cleaned and rubbish being removed from the bin areas. • Following requests from elderly and disabled residents in Union Street in Carluke, bollards have been installed to improve local parking provision. • In response to concerns about the poor condition of the pavement and road at Kilmory Gardens, outside Carluke Primary School, a series of upgrade works are being undertaken with Housing Services contributing half of the costs through the Estate Improvement Budget. • Following engagement with tenants and Smyllum Road and Smyllum Park, a series of deep cleans of closes is being carried out. With the remainder of the Estate Improvement Budget, plans are being made for a further deep cleaning of closes to be carried out. Housing Revenue Account budget for the 2025/26 - Housing Investment Programme (Environmental) External Fabric Upgrade Works in Rigside and Forth Following engagement with resident, a programme of external upgrades to 62 properties in Rigside and 68 properties in Forth are underway. In both villages this includes replacing windows, doors, roofs, loft and cavity wall insulation, and external fabrics. Additionally, in Forth work includes new ventilation systems in kitchens and bathrooms, and improvements to external steps and metal railings. The upgrade works in Rigside had originally been scheduled for 2026/27, but following feedback from tenants about issues heating their homes it was agreed to bring the works forward to 2025/26, and they are due for completion by end March 2026. The upgrade works in Forth are almost complete, with the external wall insulation due by summer 2026. The total cost of the works in Rigside is £1,698,800 and £1,900,802.52 in Forth. Officers from Housing and Technical Resources will continue to take forward opportunities within Clydesdale to ensure tenants and other customers can determine the outcome of budgets within the Environmental Programme and Estate Improvement Budget, with further updates provided to Committee. 26
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 25 March 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 Clydesdale Area Committee to 10 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 Clydesdale Area Committee to 10 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 Clydesdale to 10 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. 6 29
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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. 8.2. 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) 2 March 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 28 January 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:- Carol Lyon, Administration Officer Tel: 07385 370065 E-mail:- carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 30
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APPENDIX CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 10 June 2026 SFRS Presentation SFRS South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Performance Update SLLC Education Resources Participatory Budgeting Education Resources Playscheme Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 9 September 2026 Police Scotland Presentation Police Scotland Community Engagement Update Chief Executive’s Service Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 Housing and Technical Resources Micro Grants Update Community and Enterprise Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 18 November 2026 Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 10 February 2027 Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 31
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 25 March 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 3 community grants from the Clydesdale Area Committee 2025/2026 community grant budget request 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 [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: Forth and Wilstontown Bowling Club, Forth (CL/31/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £700 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £700 Recommendation: £300 (maximum for sporting organisation) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Hawksland Scottish Women’s Institute, Lesmahagow (CL/32/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,129 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,129* Recommendation: £350 (standard for outing and entrance fees) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee * as advised in the guidance, the maximum award available for any one application is normally limited to £1,000 7 33
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(c) Applicant: Tolbooth Lanark (SCIO) (CL/33/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £800 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £800 Recommendation: £480 (60% of £800) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (2) 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 from the 2025/2026 budget. 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 Clydesdale Area Committee area in 2025/2026 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants previously allocated £11,931 Community grants allocated in this report £ 1,130 Remaining balance £12,689 5.2 In view of the fact that this is the last meeting of the Committee in the current financial year, and to allow any further applications submitted prior to the end of the current financial year to be considered, it is 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. Information on those grants awarded would be reported to a future meeting. 34
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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 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 Arrangements 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) 9 March 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 Clydesdale Area Committee – 28 January 2026 List of Background Papers Individual application form Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Jennifer Hilston, Clerical Assistant Ext: 4822 (Tel: 01698 454822) E-mail: jennifer.hilston@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 35
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