Agenda Document Pack - Clydesdale Area Committee - 09/09/2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 01 September 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, 09 September 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 10 June 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 10 Item(s) for Noting 3 Local Policing Update 2026 Presentation by Chief Inspector Sarah McArthur and Inspector Kenny MacRobert, Police Scotland 4 Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 Report dated 25 August 2026 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). (Copy attached) 11 - 16 5 Partcipatory Budgeting - Micro Grants Update Report dated 20 August 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 20 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 24 August 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 21 - 24 Item(s) for Decision 7 Community Grant Applications Report dated 24 August 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 25 - 28 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 10 June 2026 Chair: Councillor Catherine McClymont Councillors Present: Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Ross Gowland (Depute), Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor David Shearer Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor Mark Horsham, Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Ian McAllan Attending: Community and Enterprise Resources A Brown, Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development Education Resources I Fleming, Lead Officer; L Horn, Strategic Lead (Headteacher); S Hughes, Headteacher, Douglas Primary School; J Warden, Headteacher, Lanark Grammar School Finance and Corporate Resources C Lyon, Administration Officer; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant Also Attending: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service A Crawford, Station Commander; B Peat, Lanarkshire Local Authority Liaison Officer South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture M Cryans, Head of Business Development; G Simpson, Head of Strategy and Governance; L Cleland, Area Manager, Operations and Estates (East) 1 Declaration of Interests The following interests were declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Gowland Community Grant Applications:- Lesmahagow Development Trust (CL/11/26) Gokrsna Wellbeing CIC, Lesmahagow (CL/13/26) Member of Trust Known to applicant Marrs Playscheme Grant Application:- Lanark Universal Connections (UC) (PS/CL/1/26) Community Grant Applications:- Kirkfieldbank Homing and Sporting Club, Lanark (CL/1/26) Forth and District Initiative (CL/10/26) Family member attends Lanark UC Known to group Member of group McClymont Clydesdale Community Initiatives, Lanark (CL/4/26) Forth and District Initiative (CL/10/26) Member Known to group 2 3
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Councillor Marrs made a transparency statement in relation to items 5 and 9 on the agenda. In relation to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - Lanark Grammar School, a family member attended the school. In terms of Playscheme Grant Applications 2026/2027, Lanark Universal Connections (PS/CL/1/26), a family member was previously employed there. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 25 March 2026 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service – 2025/2026 Scrutiny Report A Crawford, Station Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) gave a presentation on the 2025/2026 Scrutiny Report for the Clydesdale area. The presentation provided performance information covering the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a comparison against the same period from the previous year, along with trends for the previous 4 years. Information was provided on:- accidental dwelling fires (ADFs) accidental dwelling fire casualties non-fire casualties deliberate fires non-domestic fires unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) road traffic collisions (RTCs) home fire safety visits (HFSVs) fire safety enforcement community safety and engagement A Crawford and B Peat, having responded to members’ questions, were thanked for their informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 21 May 2025 (Paragraph 3)] 4 Community Impact - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) A report dated 5 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on the first area focused impact presentation from South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC), as detailed within the performance framework aligned to the Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC. The Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC was approved by the Executive Committee on 25 June 2025. The first Plan covered the period 2025 to 2027, with future iterations spanning a 5-year period aligned with each new Council Plan. 4
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The Plan identified SLLC as the strategic lead and sole provider of all leisure and culture services on behalf of the Council and defined the strategic ‘ask’ of SLLC over the medium to long term, in support of the Council’s own priorities and outcomes. In response to each new Commissioning Plan, SLLC developed its own 5-year strategy to ensure the resources available to the Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) were directed in the best way, and at the right time, to successfully deliver the Council’s priorities and outcomes. A presentation was given providing information on:- Council outcomes 2022 to 2027 health and wellbeing SLLC objectives 2022 to 2027 connected and engaged SLLC priorities equality and inclusion local partnerships organisational sustainability Clydesdale – did you know? what’s coming up for Clydesdale? Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: that the contents of the report and associated presentation be noted. [Reference: Minutes of the Executive Committee of 3 December 2025 (Paragraph 3)] 5 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - Lanark Grammar School A report dated 18 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of Lanark Grammar School made by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education for Scotland (HMIE). The inspection had taken place in January 2026 as part of a national sample of secondary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 17 March 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. I Fleming, Lead Officer and J Warden, Headteacher, having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at 3.30pm. The meeting reconvened at 3.35pm 6 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) and Care Inspectorate (CI) Reports - Douglas Primary School A report dated 25 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the following inspections:- Douglas Primary made by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) 5
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Douglas Nursery Class made by HMIE and the Care Inspectorate (CI) The inspections had taken place in February 2026 as part of a national sample of primary and early years’ education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 28 April 2026. A number of particular strengths of the school and nursery class had been identified. Areas for continued improvement, agreed with the establishment and education authority, had been incorporated into the establishment’s improvement plan. HMIE and the CI had intimated that they would make no further visits to the school or nursery class in connection with the inspections. I Fleming, Lead Officer and S Hughes, Headteacher, having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 7 Education Resources – Participatory Budgeting A report dated 27 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on Participatory Budgeting (PB) in relation to Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). The process of PB in South Lanarkshire schools continued as core business following the same system and processes as in previous years. Schools within the Clydesdale area had collectively allocated £76,788 (approximately 6.25%) of their £1,431,388 allocation for PB. Appendix 1 to the report summarised the percentage of PEF allocation that individual schools had allocated for PB and the outcome of their consultation with pupils, parents and staff. As an example of good practice, the PB work undertaken by Douglas Primary School was attached as Appendix 2 to the report. 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. PB was now fully embedded into schools within South Lanarkshire through PEF and schools would continue to allocate a minimum of 5% of the PEF to be subjected to PB year on year. The Lead Officer and S Hughes, Headteacher, Douglas Primary School, having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 21 May 2025 (Paragraph 6)] 6
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8 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 14 May 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)] 9 Playscheme Grant Applications 2026/2027 A report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application received from Lanark Universal Connections (PS/CL/1/26) for a playscheme grant for 2026/2027. Playscheme funding allowed an allocation of £660 to be made to playschemes that operated over the summer, October and Easter holiday periods with £440 for the summer period only and £110 for each of the October and Easter periods. The clerk advised that the amount awarded in the recommendation should be £440 and not £550, as the group had applied for the summer period only. The Committee decided: that a playscheme grant of £440 be awarded to Lanark Universal Connections. [Reference: Minutes of 21 May 2025 (Paragraph 7)] Councillor Marrs, having declared an interest in the above item of business, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration 10 Community Grant Applications A report dated 22 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on:- ♦ 12 applications for community grant to be met from the 2026/2027 budget ♦ 1 community grant application which had been dealt with by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair and Depute Chair, during the period 25 March to 31 March 2026 to ensure that the 2025/2026 budget was utilised as fully as possible The clerk advised that the recommendation for application (c) should be £724 and not £725, as the criteria had been updated, therefore, the amounts were no longer rounded up as the recommendation was for the full amount requested. 7
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The Committee decided: (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Kirkfieldbank Homing and Sporting Club, Lanark (CL/1/26) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £230 Councillor Marrs, having declared an interest in the above item of business, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration (b) Applicant: Law Parish Church Guild (CL/2/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (c) Applicant: Clydesdale Community Initiatives, Lanark (CL/4/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £724 Councillor McClymont, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration. Councillor Gowland took the Chair for this application and the application by Forth and District Initiative (CL/10/26) outlined below (d) Applicant: Elsrickle Women’s Rural Institute (WRI), Biggar (CL/5/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (e) Applicant Carnwath Agricultural Society (CL/6/26) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £1,000 (f) Applicant Ravenstruther Women’s Rural Institute (WRI) (CL/7/26) Purpose of Grant: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Amount Awarded: £300 (g) Applicant Waterside Women’s Rural Institute (WRI), Lesmahagow (CL/8/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (h) Applicant Blackwood Victoria Bowling Club (CL/9/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £300 (i) Applicant Forth and District Initiative (CL/10/26) Purpose of Grant: Materials Amount Awarded: £1,000 Councillors Marrs and McClymont, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration 8
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(j) Applicant Lesmahagow Development Trust (CL/11/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £1,000 Councillor Gowland, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration (k) Applicant ISKCON (Scotland) Limited, Lesmahagow (CL/12/26) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £1,000 (l) Applicant Gokrsna Wellbeing CIC, Lesmahagow (CL/13/26 Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs Amount Awarded: £300 Councillor Gowland, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration (2) that the action taken during the period 26 March to 31 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve the award of a community grant of £300 for start-up costs to Douglas Valley Men’s Shed (CL/34/25) from the 2025/2026 budget, be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 25 March 2026 (Paragraph 7)] 11 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: 9 September 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) Subject: Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide an annual housing and homelessness update covering Clydesdale for 2025/2026 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the overview of key housing and homelessness service activity across Clydesdale in 2025/2026, be noted. [1purpose] 3. Background 3.1. A Housing Emergency was declared by South Lanarkshire Council on 12 June 2024 in response to significant and sustained pressures on housing and homelessness services. Regular reports are provided to Housing and Technical Resources Committee providing details of progress made and issues of ongoing demand, with the latest report to Committee on 18 March 2026 noting that while:- the number of people applying to the Council continues to reduce from its peak in 2023/2024, rates remain higher than pre-pandemic levels the active homelessness caseload at year-end rose by two-thirds between 2022 and 2025, there was a slight decrease at end March 2026 the number of children associated with applications assessed as homeless or at risk of homelessness in South Lanarkshire is reducing following a peak in 2023/2024, the numbers of dependent children in temporary accommodation remains high 3.2. This report sets out key information on housing and homelessness in the Clydesdale division, including:- current stock profile and increasing supply allocations and lets rent management homelessness delivery of the Estate Improvement Budget 2026/2027 4 11
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4. Stock Profile 4.1. As of financial year-end 2025/2026, South Lanarkshire Council owns 4,934 residential properties in Clydesdale. This represents 19% of the Council’s total housing stock. 4.2. Table 1 below shows the breakdown of properties across the ‘Mainstream’, ‘Amenity’, and ‘Sheltered’ categories. Table 1: Mainstream Amenity Sheltered Total Clydesdale 4458 (90%) 291 (6%) 185 (4%) 4,934 (100%) 4.3. In relation to the size of homes the Council provides across Clydesdale, table 2 below illustrates the proportion by number of bedrooms. Table 2: Number of bedrooms Number of properties % of stock 0 19 <1% 1 1240 25% 2 2378 48% 3 1186 24% 4 108 2% 5 1 <1% 6 2 <1% Total 4934 100% 4.4. As at April 2026, 90 properties in Clydesdale were void, representing 2% of the total housing stock in the division, and 24% of all council voids across South Lanarkshire. Work continues to ensure that voids are returned and ready to let as soon as possible. 4.5. Through the Council’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme, work is underway to increase the number of Council homes available across Clydesdale. During 2025/2026, 16 existing homes were purchased through the Market Purchase Scheme, helping to meet identified need across the area. These acquisitions added the following properties to the stock:- 3 x 1-bedroom properties 7 x 2-bedroom properties 5 x 3-bedroom properties 1 x 4-bedroom property 4.6. In addition, planning permission was granted for 18 new Council homes at Priory Avenue in Lesmahagow, currently comprising 10 semi-detached houses and 8 cottage flats. The timescale for construction programme will be agreed later this year. 4.7. Any other new build sites for development in the area will be included in the annual update of the Strategic Housing Investment Plan, with the next update scheduled for Housing and Technical Resources Committee in November 2026. 5. Allocations and Lets 5.1. During 2025/2026 there were 383 Council housing lets in Clydesdale, 7% fewer than in 2024/2025. The 383 lets represent 21% of all lets in South Lanarkshire, similar to 2024/2025. 12
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5.2. Table 3 below sets out the breakdown of lets across the division by size of property:- Table 3: Number of Bedrooms Number of Lets % of Lets 0 7 2% 1 143 37% 2 193 50% 3 38 10% 4 2 <1% Total 383 100% 5.3. The average number of days to let properties in 2025/2026 was 16.47 days, up from 15.24 days in 2024/2025. This is 9% lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 18.11 days. 5.4. Performance in relation to allocations and lets, alongside stock provision and letting targets is reported to Housing and Technical Resources Committee as part of the annual updates to the Local Letting Plans. The 2025/2026 Local Letting Plans were approved at Housing and Technical Resources Committee on 18 March 2026. 6. Rent Management 6.1. Through its rent management approach, Housing Services aims to maximise rent collection. 99.19% of rent due in Clydesdale was collected during 2025/2026, down 1% compared to 2024/2025 due to the additional rent free week during the financial year which occurs every 5-6 years. The proportion of the total rent collected in Clydesdale was slightly higher than the South Lanarkshire collection rate of 98.55%. 6.2. The gross rent arrears including current and former tenants in Clydesdale during 2025/2026 remained static at 6.54%. This is lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 7.05%. 6.3. There were no instances of evictions for rent arrears in Clydesdale during 2025/2026, matching performance in 2024/2025. 6.4. Performance in relation to rent management is reported twice per year to Housing and Technical Resources Committee through the Resource Plan, and annually to the Scottish Housing Regulator through the Scottish Social Housing Charter. 7. Homelessness 7.1. During 2025/2026 the number of homelessness presentations in Clydesdale reduced by 7% to 335. This accounts for 14% of the South Lanarkshire total of 2,325 presentations. 7.2. As at financial year-end 2025/2026, the number of priority homeless households awaiting an offer of housing in Clydesdale reduced by 10% to 122. This accounts for 8% of the South Lanarkshire total of 1,589 households. 7.3. At financial year-end 2025/2026, the number of households living in temporary accommodation located in Clydesdale increased by 44% to 124, equating to 13% of all households in temporary accommodation across South Lanarkshire (993). Of these 124 households, there were 30 households containing 61 dependent children. This represents 11% of the of the 541 children in temporary accommodation across South Lanarkshire at year-end 2026, and an 85% rise in the number of dependent children in temporary accommodation in Clydesdale at financial year-end 2024/2025. 13
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7.4. During 2025/2026, the average time to close a homelessness case in Clydesdale decreased by 23% to 150 days, which is 46% lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 277 days. 7.5. During 2025/2026, the repeat homelessness rate in Clydesdale (measured as a homelessness application being made within one year of the previous one closing) rose from 7.2% to 11.04%, which is higher than the repeat homelessness rate for the whole of South Lanarkshire of 5.89%. 7.6. During 2025/2026, 85% of households sustaining their permanent tenancy for more than 12 months following a period of homelessness reduced from 87.6% to 85%. This is lower than the South Lanarkshire tenancy sustainment rate for homeless households of 90.8%. Support to assist tenants in sustaining their tenancy is provided by Housing Services, including advice and signposting to other support agencies that can assist as well as utilising the Tenancy Sustainment Fund. 8. Estate Improvement Budget 2026/2027 8.1 Housing Services co-ordinate an annual Estate Improvement Budget as part of the wider Housing Investment Programme. This is allocated evenly across each of the four housing divisions and spent on priority projects identified in conjunction with tenants. 8.2 The South Lanarkshire Council Budget setting process for 2026/2027 concluded on 25 February 2026 and included a one-off investment of £0.500 million allocated to the Estate Improvement Budget with the purpose of further improving areas surrounding the Council’s housing estate. 8.3 Following engagement with tenant representatives across the four divisions, the enhanced one-off funding projects were approved at Housing and Technical Resources Committee on 3 June 2026. 8.4. The additional funding for Clydesdale will be used to:- deliver a programme of environmental works at the back courts of 1-19A and 21- 27A Monks Way in Lesmahagow, including the creation of bin cages and improving the drying area, enhancing the local area and bringing the blocks in line with others in the area. The estimated cost of the upgrades is £0.100 million. landscaping the common areas of the Blackwood Court Sheltered Housing Site in Douglas, building on previous investment works and improving the garden area. The estimated cost of the works is £0.080 million. 8.5. Delivery of the Estate Improvement Budget will continue to be reported annually to Clydesdale Area Committee, with summary updates also provided to Housing and Technical Resources Committee as part of regular Resource Plan updates, and Executive Committee as part of the Local Housing Strategy and Participatory Budgeting updates. 9. Next Steps 9.1. Routine monitoring of performance across key housing issues detailed within this report will continue to be monitored at both a local and strategic level as well Housing and Technical Resources Committee. 9.2. The annual housing and homelessness report covering 2026/2027 will be presented to Clydesdale Area Committee in September 2027. 14
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10. Employee Implications 10.1. There are no implications for employees arising from the information presented in this report. 11. Financial Implications 11.1. The additional estate improvement funding provided through the Council budget will be managed by Housing Services, with existing financial monitoring arrangements utilised to ensure adequate and appropriate spend, utilising the £0.500 million additional budget. 12. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 12.1. There are no climate change or environmental implications as a result of this report. 13. Risk and Other Implications 13.1. There are no other implications as a result of this report. 14. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 14.1. 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. 14.2. Ongoing consultation takes place with relevant tenant groups, including the Tenant Participation Co-ordination Group, with regards to ongoing service performance including void management, the housing investment programme and the participatory budget process. As noted at 8.3, engagement with relevant tenants’ groups also took place to identify and allocate the additional estate management funding. Stephen Gibson Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) 25 August 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Values Focused on people and their needs Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Ambitious, self-aware and improving Fair, open and sustainable Priorities We will work to put people first and reduce inequality We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places We will work to recover, progress and improve Outcomes Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres Caring, connected, sustainable communities 15
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Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 20 August 2025 (Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2024/2025) Housing and Technical Resources Committee - 18 March 2026 Housing and Technical Resources Committee - 3 June 2026 List of Background Papers Clydesdale North Local Letting Plan 2025/2026 Clydesdale South Local Letting Plan 2025/2026 South Lanarkshire Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2025 to 2030 South Lanarkshire Homelessness Strategic Plan Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Pamela Newey, Area Housing Manager E-mail: Pamela.Newey@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 16
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Participatory Budgeting – Update for Area Committee Service Area Clydesdale Lead Officer Kenny Lean Stage 1 : Pre Consultation : • What are we asking the public for their view on (what service is it / description etc)? • How much funding are we asking about? • Who are we asking, • How are we doing this ? • When are we doing this ? • When will we report back ? Stage 2 : Post Consultation • The outcome of the PB activity • What happens next ? • Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval) At the Executive Committee on 21 November 2018 a series of amendments to the Renewable Energy Fund were approved. One of these was the introduction of a micro grant fund in 2019/2020 of up to £5,000 per annum available to community councils or equivalent approved community organisations to award and administer small grants of up to £500 locally. This was established for an initial 2-year period and at the Community and Enterprise Committee of 16 February 2021 it was agreed to continue the micro grants after 2020/2021. The SSE SLC Clyde windfarm panel agreed to increase the microgrant available to community councils within its eligible area to a maximum of £10,000 which is reflected in the awards below. In 2025/2026 the following awards were made to community councils in Clydesdale and reported to the Community and Enterprise Committee in June 2026 as part of the annual Renewable Energy Fund report. 5 17
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In the year 2025/2026 a total of 17 community councils were awarded grants to administer at a total value of £129,750 they are listed below. Community Council Award 2025/2026 Biggar CC £10,000.00 Black Mount CC £5,000.00 Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill & Boghead £4,750.00 Carluke CC £5,000.00 Carmichael CC £10,000.00 Coalburn CC £5,000.00 Crawford & Elvanfoot (CEDAR) £10,000.00 Douglas CC £10,000.00 Duneaton CC £10,000.00 Forth & District Development Trust £5,000.00 Lanark CC £5,000.00 Leadhills CC £10,000.00 Pettinain CC £5,000.00 Rigside & Douglas Water CC £10,000.00 Symington CC £10,000.00 Tarbrax Woolford Auchengray & District CC £5,000.00 Quothquan & Thankerton CC £10,000.00 £129,750.00 The 2026/2027 awards to community councils are currently being processed and paid to each individual community council to administer as they submit the required evidence which includes, a list of grants made in 2025/2026, evidence through the bank account for spend in 2025/2026 and declaration of any conflicts of interests. At the start of August, 18 community councils had been awarded grants to administer totalling £127,899 they are listed below. Community Council Award 2026/2027 Biggar CC £7,761.24 Black Mount CC £5,480.00 Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill & Boghead £4,500.00 Carmichael CC £9,135.00 Carstairs CC £4,500.00 Coalburn CC £5,000.00 Crawford & Elvanfoot (CEDAR) £10,000.00 Douglas CC £10,000.00 Duneaton CC £10,000.00 Forth & District Development Trust CC £5,000.00 Lanark CC £5,000.00 Leadhills CC £10,000.00 Lesmahagow CC £5,000.00 18
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Pettinain CC £5,000.00 Rigside & Douglas Water CC £7,398.10 Symington CC £9,175.00 Tarbrax Woolford Auchengray & District CC £5,000.00 Quothquan & Thankerton CC £9,950.00 £127,899.34 Reminders are being sent to all community councils who have not returned all the paperwork for the 2026/2027 year and there will be a deadline for applications and paperwork from community councils of December 2026 for this financial year. 19
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 9 September 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. Risk and Other Implications 7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 6 21
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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) 24 August 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 10 June 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 22
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APPENDIX CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 18 November 2026 Community Engagement Update Common Good Update Community Grants Chief Executive’s Service Finance and Corporate Resources Finance and Corporate Resources 10 February 2027 Housing and Technical Resources Participatory Budgeting Community Grants Housing and Technical Resources Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 23
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 9 September 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 8 community grants from the Clydesdale Area Committee 2026/2027 community grant budget [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that a community grant be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Rigside and Douglas Valley Senior Citizens Community Golf Group, Douglas Water (CL/16/26) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £350 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £300 (max for sporting group is £300) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Coalburn Homing Club (CL/17/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £300 (max for sporting group is £300) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Law OAP Welfare Association (CL/18/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £900 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 (standard for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 7 25
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(d) Applicant: Lanark and District U3A (CL/19/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £500 Recommendation: £300 (standard for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: Lanark Community Development Trust (CL/20/26) 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 (f) Applicant: 1st Lesmahagow Cubs and Beavers (CL/21/26) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £304 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £304 Recommendation: £304 (max for uniformed organisation is £350) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (g) Applicant: Law and District Amateur Athletic Club, Law (CL/22/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £392 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £392 Recommendation: £300 (max for sporting group is £300) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (g) Applicant: 5 Platoon Scots Guards Lanark Army Cadet Force, Lanark (CL/25/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £400 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £400 Recommendation: £350 (max for uniformed organisation is £350) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere 26
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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 2026/2027 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants previously allocated £ 7,245 Community grants allocated in this report £ 3,154 Remaining balance £15,351 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. Risk and Other Implications 7.1. The risk to the Council is that grant funding is not utilised for the purpose for which it was intended. This risk is mitigated by internal controls including audit procedures and conditions of grant agreement. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. All the necessary consultation with the community groups has taken place. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 24 August 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 27
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Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 10 June 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 28