Agenda Document Pack - Clydesdale Area Committee - 10/06/2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 02 June 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, 10 June 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid - Cargill 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 25 March 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 5 - 10 Item(s) for Noting 3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 2025/2026 Scrutiny Report Presentation by A Crawford, Station Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 4 Community Impact - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) Report dated 5 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 11 - 12 5 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - Lanark Grammar School Report dated 18 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 13 - 20 6 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) and Care Inspectorate (CI) Reports - Douglas Primary School Report dated 25 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 21 - 26 7 Education Resources - Participatory Budgeting Report dated 27 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 27 - 32 8 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 14 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 33 - 36 Item(s) for Decision 9 Playscheme Grant Applications 2026/2027 Report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 37 - 38 10 Community Grant Applications Report dated 22 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 39 - 44 Urgent Business 11 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- 2
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Clerk Name: Carol Lyon Clerk Telephone: 07385 370065 Clerk Email: carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 3
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CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Microsoft Teams and in the Jerviswood Room, Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark on 25 March 2026 Chair: Councillor Catherine McClymont Councillors Present: Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Ross Gowland (Depute), Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor David Shearer Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor Mark Horsham, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Ian McAllan Attending: Education Resources A Gibson, Headteacher, Crawforddyke Primary School; M Lennon, Locality Manager; K McNeil, Lead Officer Finance and Corporate Resources C Lyon, Administration Officer 1 Declaration of Interests The following interests were declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Lockhart and McClymont Community Grant Applications Tolbooth, Lanark (SCIO) (CL/33/25) Connection to group 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 28 January 2026 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report – Crawforddyke Primary School, Carluke A report dated 18 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of Crawforddyke Primary School, Carluke made by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education for Scotland. The inspection had taken place in January 2026 as part of a national sample of primary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 10 February 2026. 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. 2 5
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A Gibson, Headteacher and K McNeil, Lead Officer, having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. Councillor Hamilton joined the meeting during this item of business 4 Youth Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Activity in the Clydesdale Area A report dated 13 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the delivery of Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Service provision and activity in the Clydesdale area. The YFCL Service delivered a range of Community Learning and Development (CLD) programmes, projects and activities across South Lanarkshire. CLD was an educational practice that supported individuals and groups in improving their skills and reaching their full potential. CLD was rooted in a commitment to the principles of social justice, empowerment, inclusion, and access to services and opportunities, regardless of life circumstances. It was delivered within a framework of legislation and statutory guidance, particularly as defined in ‘The Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013’ and the ‘CLD Strategic Guidance for Community Planning Partnerships: CLD’. The YFCL Service used a range of delivery methods, initiatives and interventions to deliver CLD outcomes, as detailed in paragraph 3.4 of the report. Sections 4 to 12 of the report provided detailed information on the following range of engagement, impact and services delivered within the Clydesdale communities, together with developments in service delivery:- centre-based youth work and outreach activity adult learning adult literacy and numeracy (ALN) English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) YFCL work in schools awards participation and volunteering workforce development locality reporting The Locality Manager responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report and members expressed their thanks to the team. The Committee decided: (1) that the scale and scope of services delivered by the Youth, Family and Community Learning Service be noted; and (2) that the activities and impact of services delivered to meet the needs of targeted young people, adults and families be noted. 6
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5 Housing and Technical Resources’ Participatory Budgeting A report dated 9 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) was submitted on Participatory Budgeting (PB) in relation to the Estate Improvement Budget and the Housing Investment Programme (HIP) Environmental Programme. The Estate Improvement Budget totalled £80,000 and was split across the 4 housing divisions of South Lanarkshire. Each Local Housing Management Team could direct funding towards projects or improvements highlighted as a priority by customers of Housing and Property Services. Although not a significant value, the budget was ideally suited for conversion to PB and funded a number of smaller projects that had been highlighted as a priority by customers. A total of £15,284.80 from the Estate Improvement Budget had been spent in the Clydesdale area during 2025/2026 on a range of tenant priorities which included:- ♦ deep cleaning of the close at Limpetlaw in Lanark and removal of rubbish from bin areas ♦ installation of bollards to improve local parking provision at Union Street in Carluke ♦ upgrading the pavement and road at Kilmory Gardens in Carluke ♦ deep cleaning of closes at Smyllum Road and Smyllum Park in Lanark The remainder of the Estate Improvement Budget would be used for further deep cleaning of closes. Engagement with tenants on the overall Housing Revenue Account budget for 2025/2026, and the proposed level and focus of the Housing Investment Programme (HIP) within this, had taken place as part of the Annual Resource 2025/2026 budgetary consultation process. The environmental aspect of the HIP (Environmental Programme) was a significant budget area that covered a wide range of projects that sought to improve the quality and energy efficiency of the Council’s domestic housing stock. To date, 2 PB projects had been undertaken for external fabric upgrades to 62 properties in Rigside and 68 properties in Forth during 2025/2026 where tenants were consulted on a programme of external upgrades. The upgrades in both areas included replacement windows, doors, roofs, loft and cavity wall installation and external fabrics. Additionally, in Forth, work included new ventilation systems in kitchens and bathrooms and improvements to external steps and railings. The upgrade works in Rigside had originally been scheduled for 2026/2027 but, following feedback from tenants about issues heating their homes, it had been agreed to bring the works forward to 2025/2026. The works were due for completion by the end of March 2026 at a total cost of £1,698,800. The upgrade works in Forth were almost complete, with the external wall insulation due by the summer of 2026, at a total cost of £1,900,802.52. Officers from Housing and Technical Resources would continue to take forward opportunities within Clydesdale to ensure tenants and other customers had the opportunity to determine the outcome of budgets within the Environmental Programme and Estate Improvement Budget, with further updates provided to this Committee in due course. Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report and members expressed their thanks to the team. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 5 March 2025 (Paragraph 6)] 7
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6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 2 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of Clydesdale Area Committee to 10 February 2027. As part of future arrangements, members were invited to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme. The Committee decided: that the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Clydesdale Area Committee to 10 February 2027 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 28 January 2026 (Paragraph 5)] 7 Community Grant Applications A report dated 9 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted:- ♦ on applications for community grant ♦ requesting authorisation for the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2026 from the 2025/2026 budget In view of the fact that this was the last meeting of the Committee in the current financial year and to allow best use to be made of the remaining 2025/2026 community grant budget, it was proposed that the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve any further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2026. Those grants awarded would be reported to a future meeting for noting. The Committee decided: (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Forth and Wilsontown Bowling Club, Forth (CL/31/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £300 (b) Applicant: Hawksland Scottish Women’s Institute, Lesmahagow (CL/32/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (c) Applicant: Tolbooth, Lanark (SCIO) (CL/33/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £480 Councillors Lockhart and McClymont, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration. Councillor Gowland took the Chair for this application only (2) that, to ensure that the remaining 2025/2026 community grant budget was utilised as fully as possible, the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve community grant applications in the period to 31 March 2026 subject to the applications meeting the Council’s criteria for the receipt of funding; and 8
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(3) that the details of those applications approved be reported to a future meeting for noting. [Reference: Minutes of 28 January 2026 (Paragraph 6)] 8 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 9
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 10 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Community Impact - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] introduce the first area focused impact presentation from South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC), as detailed with the performance framework aligned to the Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the contents of the report and associated presentation, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC, was approved at the Executive Committee on 25 June 2025. The first Plan covers the period 2025 to 2027, with future iterations to span a 5-year period to align with each new Council Plan. 3.2. The Plan holds SLLC as the strategic lead and sole provider of all leisure and culture services on behalf of the Council and defines the strategic ‘ask’ of SLLC over the medium to long term, in support of the Council’s own priorities and outcomes. 3.3. In response to each new Commissioning Plan, SLLC will develop its own 5-year strategy to ensure the resources available to the SCIO are directed in the best way and at the right time to successfully deliver on the Councils’ priorities and outcomes. 4. Performance Framework 4.1. On 3 December 2025, the Executive Committee approved a new outcome focused performance framework aligned to the Commissioning Plan, consisting of:- an annual report to Community and Enterprise Resources Committee in November/ December each year interim area-focused presentations to each of the Area Committees in May/June each year 4.2. This is the first of the area focused presentations for the Clydesdale area. It is intended to provide local Elected Members with a snapshot of the impact that SLLC is having within these communities aligned to the key strategic objectives for SLLC and the Council. 4 11
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5. Employee Implications 5.1. There are no employee implications as a result of this report. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. The new Commissioning Plan will help to facilitate longer term financial planning and ensure a financially sustainable relationship between the Council and SLLC. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability ort the environment in terms of the information contained within this report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no other implications or risks in terms of the information contained within this report. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. An Integrated Impact Assessment was undertaken as part of the development of the Commissioning Plan and is available to view on the Council website. Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 5 May 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Caring, connected, sustainable communities People live the healthiest lives possible Previous References None List of Background Papers Executive Committee Report 25 June 2025: Commissioning Plan for Services Delivered by SLLC Executive Committee Report 3 December 2025: Commissioning Plan for Services Delivered by SLLC – Performance Framework Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Gillian Simpson, Head of Strategy and Governance, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Tel: 01698 454319 E-mail: gillian.simpson2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 12
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 10 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - Lanark Grammar School 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- advise of the outcome of the inspection of Lanark Grammar School by HMIE 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the HMIE report on Lanark Grammar School be noted. 3. Background 3.1. Lanark Grammar School was inspected in the week beginning Monday, 12 January 2026 as part of a national sample of secondary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection (2016), HMIE evaluated the leadership of change, learning teaching and assessment, ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion, 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/carers, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed learning, interviewed groups of learners (including the pupil council), and interviewed groups of staff. Members of the inspection team also talked to parents/carers and pupils and worked closely with the headteacher and his staff. 3.4. The report by HMIE was published on Tuesday, 17 March 2026. 4. Findings of HMIE inspectors for the school. 4.1 HMIE 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:- the headteacher’s strong and compassionate leadership, ably supported by his depute headteachers, has fostered a culture of nurture and respect. This is evident in the strong, supportive relationships across the school 5 13
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young people are polite, confident ambassadors for the school. They reflect well the values of the school both in classes and around the school community staff know young people well as learners. As a result, young people engage productively in lessons and are very clear about their next steps in learning staff work very effectively with a range of well-considered partners to improve young people’s wellbeing, achievements and post school destinations. They provide a wide range of effective supports which enable young people to attend and make progress in their learning the ASN Provision is very well led by senior and middle leaders. They effectively lead a motivated staff team who take a balanced approach that promotes the wellbeing, achievement and attainment of young people 4.3. HMIE identified the following areas for continued improvement:- continue to work with staff and young people to develop further high-quality approaches to learning, teaching and assessment. This should include a specific focus on pace and challenge in all lessons continue to review the curriculum to ensure it meets the needs and entitlements for all young people continue to develop strategic whole school approaches to leading inclusion, including monitoring planned interventions to ensure all young people are supported effectively to achieve their full potential continue to work with staff to raise attainment for all young people, with a focus on young people in S4 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: - Lanark Grammar School │ Inspection Report │ His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland 5 Employee Implications 5.1 None. 6 Financial Implications 6.1 None. Quality indicators for the secondary school Evaluation Leadership of change Good Learning, teaching and assessment Good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Good Raising attainment and achievement Satisfactory 14
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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 HMIE reports is shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Lyndsay McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 18 March 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 Lanark Grammar School published on Tuesday, 17 March 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 15
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1 | Lanark Grammar School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8550034 © Crown Copyright 17 March 2026 Dear Parent/Carer In January 2026, a team of HM Inspectors of Education visited Lanark Grammar School. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and young people and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • The headteacher’s strong and compassionate leadership, ably supported by his depute headteachers, has fostered a culture of nurture and respect. This is evident in the strong, supportive relationships across the school. • Young people are polite, confident ambassadors for the school. They reflect well the values of the school both in classes and around the school community. • Staff know young people well as learners. As a result, young people engage productively in lessons and are very clear about their next steps in learning. • Staff work very effectively with a range of well-considered partners to improve young people’s wellbeing, achievements and post school destinations. They provide a wide range of effective supports which enable young people to attend and make progress in their learning. • The ASN Provision is very well led by senior and middle leaders. They effectively lead a motivated staff team who take a balanced approach that promotes the wellbeing, achievement and attainment of young people. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Continue to work with staff and young people to develop further high-quality approaches to learning, teaching and assessment. This should include a specific focus on pace and challenge in all lessons. • Continue to review the curriculum to ensure it meets the needs and entitlements for all young people. • Continue to develop strategic whole school approaches to leading inclusion, including monitoring planned interventions to ensure all young people are supported effectively to achieve their full potential. 5 17
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2 | Lanark Grammar School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8550034 © Crown Copyright • Continue to work with staff to raise attainment for all young people, with a focus on young people in S4. 18
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3 | Lanark Grammar School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8550034 © 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 HMIE’s evaluations for Lanark Grammar School Quality indicators Evaluation Leadership of change good Learning, teaching and assessment good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion good Raising attainment and achievement satisfactory 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: Lanark Grammar School | Inspection Report | His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland 19
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4 | Lanark Grammar School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8550034 © Crown Copyright 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. Donny MacDonald HM Inspector On behalf of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland 20
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 10 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) and Care Inspectorate (CI) Reports - Douglas Primary School 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- advise of the outcome of the inspection of Douglas Primary School and Nursery 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the HMIE report on Douglas Primary School be noted; and (2) that the HMIE/CI report on Douglas Primary Nursery be noted. 3. Background 3.1. Douglas Primary School and Nursery was inspected during the week beginning Monday, 9 February 2026 as part of a national sample of primary and early years’ education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach (2016) to inspection, HM Inspectors evaluated leadership of change, learning teaching and assessment, ensuring wellbeing, inclusion and equality and raising attainment and achievement in the school using the national quality improvement framework for schools, How good is our school? (fourth edition). 3.3. As part of a revised approach to inspection in the early learning and childcare sectors (2025), HM Inspectors and the CI jointly evaluated staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment, learning, teaching and assessment, nurturing, care and support and children’s progress in the nursery using the sector-specific, Early learning and childcare quality improvement framework. 3.4. 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. 3.5. The school report by HMIE and the nursery report by HMIE and CI were published on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. 6 21
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4. Findings of HMIE inspectors for the school. 4.1. HMIE 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:- children and staff build strong, positive relationships which are underpinned by the school community’s shared values. Children are happy, settled and know that they are cared for the headteacher fosters an ethos of collaboration and empowers children and staff to lead school-wide change. Staff work well together as a team. Children are supported effectively by all staff to plan improvements and make decisions about their school children engage in regular high-quality outdoor learning. Staff make highly effective use of well-designed spaces outdoors and the local natural environment. This supports children’s confidence and helps them to develop transferable skills staff and partners provide a wide range of engaging experiences indoors and outdoors which support children very well to be active. Children also plan and lead clubs and activities for their peers. The school’s approach is helping children to create healthy habits and to grow in confidence 4.3. HMIE identified the following areas for continued improvement:- strengthen systems and processes that support the work of the school in improving outcomes for children improve learning and teaching approaches to ensure children receive high-quality experiences across the school continue to develop teachers’ shared understanding of children’s progress and achievement against national standards increase children’s progress and raise attainment 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 establishment’s improvement planning. Quality indicators for the primary school Evaluation Leadership of change Good Learning, teaching and assessment Satisfactory Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Good Raising attainment and achievement Satisfactory 22
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5. Findings of HMIE and Care Inspectorate for the nursery. 5.1. HMIE and CI made comment under the following headings:- Staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment Learning, teaching, and assessment Nurturing care and support Children’s progress 5.2. Key inspection findings for the nursery are as follows:- children are highly motivated and engage enthusiastically in a wide range of learning experiences indoors and outdoors. They are making good progress in early communication and language, early numeracy and mathematics and health and wellbeing staff should continue to refine approaches to plan and monitor children’s learning clearly across all areas of the curriculum. This should help all children to make the best possible progress strong, nurturing relationships between staff, children, and families enabled children to thrive a strong team culture created an ethos where everyone worked collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes for children and families the service would benefit from reviewing and strengthening its secure entry procedures to ensure children remain safe 5.3. The evaluations for the nursery were awarded as follows:- As well as welcoming the strengths of the nursery, it should be noted that the areas for continued improvement are already being incorporated into the establishment’s improvement planning. 6. HMIE and Care Inspectorate - next steps 6.1. HMIE and Care Inspectorate have intimated they are confident that the school and nursery will continue to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. The establishment is in a strong position to be able to raise levels of attainment with a particular focus on closing the poverty related attainment gap. 7. Additional inspection evidence 7.1. Additional inspection evidence for the establishment can be accessed by clicking the following web link-: Douglas Primary School & Nursery Inspection Reports 8. Employee Implications 8.1. None Quality indicators for the nursery Evaluation Staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment Good Learning, teaching and assessment Good Nurturing care and support Very good Children’s progress Good 23
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9. Financial Implications 9.1. None 10. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 10.1. None 11. Other Implications 11.1. There are no direct risks associated with this report which is provided for information only. 12. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 12.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 12.2. The content of Inspection reports is shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Lyndsay McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 25 May 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 Douglas Primary School and HMI/Care Inspectorate Report of Douglas Primary Nursery - Tuesday, 28 April 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 24
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1 | Douglas Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8547521 © Crown Copyright 28 April 2026 Dear Parent/Carer In February 2026, a team of HM Inspectors of Education visited Douglas 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. • Children and staff build strong, positive relationships which are underpinned by the school community’s shared values. Children are happy, settled and know that they are cared for. • The headteacher fosters an ethos of collaboration and empowers children and staff to lead school-wide change. Staff work well together as a team. Children are supported effectively by all staff to plan improvements and make decisions about their school. • Children engage in regular high-quality outdoor learning. Staff make highly effective use of well-designed spaces outdoors and the local natural environment. This supports children’s confidence and helps them to develop transferable skills. • Staff and partners provide a wide range of engaging experiences indoors and outdoors which support children very well to be active. Children also plan and lead clubs and activities for their peers. The school’s approach is helping children to create healthy habits and to grow in confidence. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Strengthen systems and processes that support the work of the school in improving outcomes for children. • Improve learning and teaching approaches to ensure children receive high-quality experiences across the school. • Continue to develop teachers’ shared understanding of children’s progress and achievement against national standards. • Increase children’s progress and raise attainment in literacy and numeracy. 6 25
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2 | Douglas Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8547521 © 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 HMIE’s evaluations for Douglas Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Leadership of change good Learning, teaching and assessment satisfactory Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion good Raising attainment and achievement satisfactory 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: https://educationinspectorate.gov.scot/find-an-inspection-report/details/?id=2368 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. Lisa Marie McDonnell HM Inspector On behalf of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland 26
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Participatory Budgeting – Update for Clydesdale Area Committee June 2026 Service Area Education Lead Officer Laura Horn Stage 1 : Pre Consultation : • What are we asking the public for their view on (what service is it / description etc)? • How much funding are we asking about? • Who are we asking, • How are we doing this ? • When are we doing this ? • When will we report back ? Progress update since last Area Committee 2025/2026 PB Activity within Education Resources: The implementation of Participatory Budgeting (PB) within South Lanarkshire schools continues to operate as an established element of core business, following the systems and processes adopted in previous years. Prior to the summer break, Head Teachers were advised that PB would continue into session 2025/2026. They were instructed to allocate a minimum of 5% of their 2025/2026 Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) to PB and to nominate a staff member responsible for leading and facilitating this work. Schools were also reminded that PB principles apply across the full PEF allocation, in line with the PEF National Operational Guidance, and were therefore encouraged to allocate more than the minimum 5% where appropriate. On 2 September 2025, a PB training session was delivered to Head Teachers and PB Leads who either required a refresher or were new to the role. Participants received an overview of the PB process and were guided through a presentation outlining expectations, timelines, and available support. The session also highlighted key learning from the previous year and signposted schools to resources and examples of effective practice. Following the event, the presentation was shared with all schools via the PB Teams page and email. Subsequently, Head Teachers confirmed the proportion of their 2025/2026 PEF allocation to be committed to PB. This information was submitted to Education Resources as part of the 2025/2026 PEF Profile of Spend on 10 October. The PB Teams page continues to play a central role in promoting effective practice across schools and providing ongoing, real-time support to PB Leads. 2025/2026 PB Activity within the Clydesdale Area: Schools across the Clydesdale area have collectively allocated £76,788.10, representing approximately 6.25% of their total £1,431,388 Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) allocation, to support Participatory Budgeting (PB) activity during session 2025/2026. This demonstrates a strong and consistent commitment across schools to embedding PB as a key mechanism for enabling meaningful stakeholder engagement in decision-making. Learning Community Amount of PEF Approx % to PB Amount of PB Biggar £155,850 Av 9% £11,014.95 Carluke £549,398.00 Av 5% £29,080.40 Lanark £398,290.00 Av 6% £20,300.75 Lesmahagow £327,850.00 5% £16,392.00 7 27
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This data demonstrates ongoing commitment across Learning Communities to integrating PB principles within their PEF planning, with some schools choosing to exceed the minimum 5% requirement based on local priorities. Appendix 1 provides further detail on PB allocations at an individual school level, highlighting the percentage of PEF each school has committed to PB for session 2025/2026. Stage 2 : Post Consultation: Douglas Primary School Case Study • What happens next ? • Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval) Case Study: Douglas Primary School implemented a participatory budgeting project focused on enhancing outdoor learning, with a total allocation of £1,960. A diverse working group of pupils, staff, parents, and community members collaborated regularly to gather ideas and set priorities. Suggestions included outdoor learning resources, trips, extracurricular activities, and sports provisions. Following a school-wide consultation and voting process—engaging pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community—the Outdoor Learning Equipment and Resources project was selected. The chosen project aimed to improve pupils’ physical and mental wellbeing while enriching curriculum experiences through hands-on outdoor activities. It emphasised sustainability, healthy eating, teamwork, and community engagement. Expected outcomes included increased outdoor learning opportunities, improved health and wellbeing, and the development of practical skills such as gardening and cooking. Evaluation methods included pupil feedback, staff observations, and participation levels, supported by evidence such as photographs and examples of pupil work. Parental involvement was strengthened through open events where pupils showcased their learning and shared food grown and prepared at school. The project had a positive impact, boosting confidence, teamwork, and practical abilities, while strengthening community links. It has created sustainable learning opportunities embedded in the school curriculum for future pupils. Next Steps: PB is now fully embedded in SLC schools through the Pupil Equity Funding. Schools will continue to allocate a minimum of 5% of their Pupil Equity Funding to be subject to PB year on year. 28
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Appendix 1: PB Allocation per school and final project Biggar Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Abington Primary £3,240.00 5% £162.00 Whole school educational excursion Auchengray Primary £3,240.00 18% £583.20 Whole school educational excursion Biggar High £51,450.00 5% £2,572.50 Wellbeing support Biggar Primary £20,825.00 5% £1,041.25 Whole school educational excursion Black Mount Primary £5,400.00 10% £540.00 Educational excursion Carnwath Primary £34,300.00 5% £1,715.00 Educational excursions Coulter Primary £4,320.00 10% £432.00 Educational excursions Crawford Primary £3,675.00 5% £183.75 Educational excursions Leadhills Primary £7,350.00 5% £367.50 Swimming for the all pupils Libberton Primary £12,250.00 5% £612.50 Educational excursion Tinto Primary £8,575.00 32% £2,744.00 Residential/trips and transport to facilitate these Wiston Primary £1,225.00 5% £61.25 Scooters £155,850 Av 9% £11,014.95 Carluke Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Braidwood Primary £12,250.00 6% £735.00 Educational excursions Carluke High £129,850.0 0 5% £6,492.50 Support for inclusion of all pupils in trips and excursions. Carluke Primary £67,375.00 6% £4042.00 Educational excursions Crawforddyke Primary £101,675.0 0 5% £5,083.75 Educational excursions Forth Primary £62,475.00 5% £3186.00 Educational excursions High Mill Primary £47,148.00 5% £2,357.40 School trips and wider curriculum events Kirkton Primary £17,150.00 5% £857.50 Lunchtime and afterschool clubs - Coaches and Resources Law Primary £36,750.00 7% £2,590.00 Playground Equipment Victoria Park £74,725.00 6% £3,736.25 Educational excursion £549,398 Av 5% £29,080.40 29
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Lanark Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Braehead Primary £1,225.00 10% £122.50 Educational excursions Carmichael Primary £7,350.00 5% £367.50 Educational excursions or school event Carstairs Junction Primary £30,625.00 5% £1,531.25 Educational excursions Carstairs Primary 25,725.00 5% £1,286.25 Douglas Primary £39,200.00 5% £1,960.00 Developing the outdoors Kirkfieldbank Primary £9,800.00 5% £490.00 Educational excursions Lanark Grammar £113,925.00 5% £5600.25 School Fair - Fun event with free food and games Lanark Primary £48,600.00 5% £2,430.00 Educational excursions New Lanark Primary £14,040.00 8% £1123.00 Educational excursions Rigside Primary £39,200.00 5% £1,960.00 Educational excursions Robert Owen Memorial Primary £60,025.00 5% £3,001.25 Educational excursions Underbank Primary £8,575.00 5% £428.75 Times Table Rockstars and Numbots £398,290.00 Av 6% £20,300.75 Lesmahagow Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Bent Primary £42,875.00 5% £2,143.75 PE Equipment (Netball Hoops & Team Uniforms) Blackwood Primary £60,025.00 5% £3,001.25 Educational excursion Coalburn Primary £25,725.00 5% £1,286.25 Educational excursions Lesmahagow High £85,750.00 5% £4,287.00 Summer Merit Excursion Milton Primary £21,600.00 5% £1,080.00 STEM/Science resources for each class Woodpark Primary £91,875.00 5% £4,593.75 Educational Experiences £327,850.00 5% £16,392.00 30
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 10 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Forward Programme for Future Meetings 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise members of the forward programme for the meetings of the 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. 8 33
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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) 14 May 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 25 March 2026 List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Carol Lyon, Administration Officer Tel: 07385 370065 E-mail:- carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 34
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APPENDIX CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 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 35
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 10 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Playscheme Grant Applications 2026/2027 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of the following playscheme grants in the Clydesdale area for 2026/2027 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the following playscheme grant be awarded:- (a) Applicant: Lanark Universal Connections (PS/CL/1/26) Amount Awarded: £550 [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Council’s community grants scheme includes provision for funding for playschemes operating over the Summer, October and Easter school holiday periods. Applications have been invited from individual playschemes for 2026/2027. 3.2. The recommendations reflect the Council’s decision to allocate grant funding on the following basis:- £660 to playschemes that operate over the Summer, October and Easter periods £440 for summer period only £110 for each of the October and Easter periods 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The overall total approved to support Playschemes and Community Grants in the Clydesdale area in 2026/2027 was £25,750. The proposed amount of £550 recommended for a playscheme grant in this report for approval will be met from the Area Committee’s playscheme and community grant budget, leaving £25,200 to administer community grants for the remainder of 2026/2027. 9 37
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6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. The risk associated with grant support is that the resources provided are not utilised for the purposes for which they were intended. This is mitigated by information received from the application form, the sign off of a Conditions of Grant form and by the implementation of an audit process. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and therefore no integrated impact assessment is required. 8.2. All the necessary consultation with each group has taken place. Appropriate consultation has also taken place with other Council Resources. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 13 April 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Improve the quality of lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire Focused on people and their needs We will work to put people first and reduce inequality Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 21 May 2025 List of Background Papers Individual playscheme grant application forms Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Nicola Tollan, Administration Assistant Ext: 4149 (Tel: 01698 454149) E-mail: nicola.tollan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 38
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 10 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of 12 community grants from the Clydesdale Area Committee 2026/2027 community grant budget advise on community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria approved by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair and Depute Chair, in the period from the last Area Committee on 25 March 2026 to the end of the financial year on 31 March 2026 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that a community grant be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Kirkfieldbank Homing and Sporting Club, Lanark (CL/1/26) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £230 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £230 Recommendation: £230 (sporting club) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Law Parish Church Guild (CL/2/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £400 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 (outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 10 39
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(c) Applicant: Clydesdale Community Initiatives, Lanark (CL/4/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £724 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £724 Recommendation: £725 (rounded up to the nearest £5, for equipment and material) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (d) Applicant: Elsrickle Women’s Rural Institute (WRI), Biggar (CL/5/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £350 (outing and entrance fees) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: Carnwath Agricultural Society (CL/6/26) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 (administration and publicity costs) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (f) Applicant: Ravenstruther WRI (CL/7/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £500 Recommendation: £300 (outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (g) Applicant: Waterside WRI, Lesmahagow (CL/8/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £450 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £450 Recommendation: £300 (outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 40
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(h) Applicant: Blackwood Victoria Bowling Club (CL/9/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £446 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £446 Recommendation: £300 (bowling club) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (i) Applicant: Forth and District Initiative (CL/10/26) Purpose of Grant: Materials Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 (materials) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (j) Applicant: Lesmahagow Development Trust (CL/11/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 (equipment) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (k) Applicant: ISKCON (Scotland) Limited, Lesmahagow (CL/12/26) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 (materials, administration and publicity costs) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (l) Applicant: Gokrsna Wellbeing CIC, Lesmahagow (CL/13/26) Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £300 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 (start-up cost) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 41
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(2) that the action taken by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair and Depute Chair, be approve the award of community grants in the period from the last Area Committee to the end of the financial year 2025/2026 to the groups detailed in Appendix 1, be noted. 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. Applications Approved Under Delegated Authority 5.1. At its meeting held on 25 March 2026, the Area Committee authorised the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve any further community grant applications in the period from 26 March to 31 March 2026. This was subject to applications meeting the Council’s criteria for receipt of funding. It was also agreed that a report on any awards made would be submitted to the next meeting of the Area Committee for noting. 5.2. In line with the decision taken at the previous meeting of the Committee, 1 application, as detailed in Appendix 1, for £300 was approved by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, during the period 26 March to 31 March 2026. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. The current position of the community grants for the Clydesdale Area Committee area in 2026/2027 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Community grants allocated in this report £ 6,805 Remaining balance *£18,945 42
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*see paragraph 6.2 below 6.2 On the basis that the playscheme grant detailed in a separate report on this agenda amounting to £550 is approved, the remaining balance for allocation through the year is £18,395. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. 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. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 9.1. 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. 9.2. All the necessary consultation with the community groups has taken place. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 22 May 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 25 March 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 43
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Appendix 1 Community grants approved by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) in consultation with the, in the period from 26 to 31 March 2026 (a) Applicant: Douglas Valley Men’s Shed (CL/34/25) Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs Amount Awarded: £300 44