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Council Offices, Almada Street        
Hamilton, ML3 0AA 
Tuesday, 26 November 2024 
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, 04 December 2024
Time:  14:00
Venue: Hybrid - Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton,
ML3 0AA 
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 
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A MEMBERS' CONSULTATION SESSION ON
THE INTEGRATION JOINT BOARD STRATEGIC COMMISSIONING PLAN 2025 TO
2028 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS MEETING
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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
September 2024 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 
3 - 6 
Item(s) for Noting 
3 Routes to Work South Presentation
Presentation by Stephen Barr, Chief Executive, Routes to Work South 
4 Common Good Update Report
Report dated 18 November 2024 by the Executive Director (Finance and
Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 
7 - 14 
Item(s) for Decision 
5 Community Grant Applications
Report dated 18 November 2024 by the Executive Director (Finance and
Corporate Resources).  (Copy attached) 
15 - 18 
Urgent Business 
6 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 
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CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE 
Minutes of meeting held via MS Teams and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street,
Hamilton on 25 September 2024 
Chair:
Councillor Catherine McClymont 
Councillors Present:
Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Ross Gowland (Depute), Councillor Mark Horsham, Councillor
Ross Lambie, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor Julia Marrs,
Councillor Ian McAllan, Councillor David Shearer 
Councillors' Apologies:
Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Lynsey Hamilton 
Attending:
Education Resources
J Armour, Headteacher, Carstairs Junction Primary School and Nursery Class; R James, Lead
Officer; A Jessimer, Lead Officer; P Ross, Headteacher, Robert Owen Memorial Primary Schhool
and Nursery Class; A Stark, Headteacher, Tinto Primary School and Nursery Class
Finance and Corporate Resources
C Lyon, Administration Officer; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant 
Also Attending:
Police Scotland
Inspector K MacRobert; Sergeant S McCabe 
1 Declaration of Interests 
The following interests were declared:- 
Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s)   
Gowland 
Lockhart 
Marrs 
McClymont 
Community Grant Applications
♦ Lesmahagow Parish Historical Association
(CL/14/24) 
♦ Tolbooth Lanark (SCIO) (CL/21/24) 
♦ 2nd Lanark Scout Group (CL/12/24) 
♦ Tolbooth Lanark (SCIO) (CL/21/24) 
♦ Tolbooth Lanark (SCIO) (CL/21/24) 
Member 
Committee Member 
Personal connection to
participants
Personal connection to
group organiser 
Known to applicant 
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting 
The minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 26 June 2024 were
submitted for approval as a correct record. 
The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record.
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3 Local Policing Annual Update
Inspector MacRobert and Sergeant McCabe, Police Scotland, gave a presentation on the
following key priorities of the new 3-year Local Policing Plan:- 
 protecting our communities 
 safeguarding our citizens
 enhancing our service 
Details were provided on initiatives undertaken to support each of those priorities under the
following headings:- 
 violent and anti-social crime  public protection
 serious and organised crime  road safety
 acquisitive crime
 partnership working
 stakeholder engagement
 enhancing our service 
Following a request from a member, Inspector MacRobert advised that he was supportive of
Police surgeries and would be happy for himself or one of his officers to attend if members
advised him of the dates. 
Inspector MacRobert and Sergeant McCabe, having responded to members’ questions, were
thanked for their informative presentation. 
The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. 
[Reference: Minutes of 6 September 2023 (Paragraph 3)] 
4 Education Scotland – Carstairs Junction Primary School and Nursery Class
A report dated 26 August 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted
on the outcome of the inspection of Carstairs Junction Primary School and Nursery Class made
by Education Scotland. 
The inspection had taken place in March 2024 as part of a national sample of primary education
and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 23 April 2024. 
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. 
R James, Lead Officer and J Armour, Headteacher, having spoken on key aspects of the report,
were congratulated on the positive inspection report. 
The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 
5 Education Scotland – Robert Owen Memorial Primary School and Nursery Class
A report dated 26 August 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted
on the outcome of the inspection of Robert Owen Memorial Primary School and Nursery Class
made by Education Scotland. 
The inspection had taken place in April 2024 as part of a national sample of primary education
and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 11 June 2024.
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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. 
R James, Lead Officer and P Ross, Headteacher, having spoken on key aspects of the report,
were congratulated on the positive inspection report. 
The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 
6 Education Scotland – Tinto Primary School and Nursery Class
A report dated 30 August 2024 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted
on the outcome of the inspection of Tinto Primary School and Nursery Class made by Education
Scotland. 
The inspection had taken place in May 2024 as part of a national sample of primary education
and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 27 August 2024. 
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. 
A Jessimer, Lead Officer and A Stark, 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 Community Grant Applications
A report dated 6 September 2024 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)
was submitted on applications for community grant. 
The Committee decided: that community grants be awarded as follows:- 
(a) Applicant: 2nd Lanark Scout Group (CL/12/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment 
Amount Awarded: £350 
Councillor Marrs, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the
meeting during its consideration 
(b) Applicant: Lesmahagow Parish Historical Association (CL/14/24)
Purpose of Grant: Equipment
Amount Awarded: £475 
Councillor Gowland, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from
the meeting during its consideration 
(c) Applicant: Coalburn Brass Band Family (CL/17/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Materials 
Amount Awarded: £325 
(d) Applicant: Carluke Primrose Orchestral Flutes (CL/18/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment 
Amount Awarded: £600
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(e) Applicant: Coulter WRI (CL/19/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Amount Awarded: £300 
(f) Applicant: Lanark Amateur Musical Society (CL/20/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs 
Amount Awarded: £600 
(g) Applicant: Tolbooth Lanark (SCIO) (CL/21/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment 
Amount Awarded: £600 
Councillor Lockhart, Marrs 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 
[Reference:  Minutes of 26 June 2024 (Paragraph 5)] 
8 Urgent Business
There were no items of urgent business. 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee  
Date of Meeting: 4 December 2024
Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)  
Subject: Common Good Update Report 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 provide background information and an update on the Lanark and Biggar
Common Good funds
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that the background information and update on Lanark and Biggar Common
Good funds, be noted.
[1recs]
3. Background
3.1. The Common Good is a fund of money or assets or both and is administered by a
Scottish local authority in respect of each former burgh within the area of the local
authority. 
3.2. Common Good property is owned by the local authority although it is administered
separately from other local authority assets for accounting purposes.  Ownership is
absolute in the strict sense that the authority holds legal title to it.  However, what the
authority can do with the asset is subject to a system of statutory control.  This
control has the potential to limit the extent to which the authority can dispose of or
deal with the asset and on what terms. 
3.3. The Common Good funds held within South Lanarkshire Council are Lanark, Biggar,
Hamilton and Rutherglen.  The Biggar Common Good Account holds cash balances
only.  It does not hold physical assets.  The Lanark Common Good Account holds a
number of properties.  A proactive approach to maintenance supports the viability of
these assets and reduces the risk to greater liability in the future. 
3.4. The Council’s Finance and Corporate Resources (FCR) Committee, at its meeting on
2 October 2013, approved an annual cyclical maintenance plan of £15,000 for
Lanark Common Good properties.  The Executive Director (Finance and Corporate 
Resources) has delegated authority to approve maintenance work up to the value of
£15,000 for each fund.  If inspections highlight requirements to undertake investment
which would be beyond routine maintenance, this will be considered separately for
approval and will be the subject of a report to the FCR Committee.    
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3.5. On 19 February 2008, Finance and Information Technology Committee approved an
annual contribution of up to £2,500 towards the cost of maintaining the St Nicholas
Church Tower. 
3.6.  This report will provide details of the management and administration of the
Common Good funds (sections 4 and 5). 
3.7. Accounts for the Common Good are prepared on an annual basis, as part of the
Council’s year end process.  The position for the year ended 31 March 2024 is
detailed in section 6. 
3.8. An up-to-date position, including planned maintenance and committed projects, is
included in section 7 for Lanark and section 8 for Biggar.  Information on
consultations on Common Good assets is provided at section 9. 
4. Administration of Common Good
4.1. Finance Services administers the Common Good Account.  This includes revenue
monitoring, preparation of annual accounts and seeking Committee approval for
expenditure to be incurred on various projects as and when they are required. 
4.2. If any proposals for common good spend are considered to benefit the local
community in Lanark or Biggar, and the level of funding required is feasible, then
Finance Services will seek approval from the FCR Committee. 
4.3. A Common Good Update report is presented to the FCR Committee at least twice a
year. 
5. Role of South Lanarkshire Council’s Elected Members
5.1. Decisions on the Common Good Accounts are considered by the Council’s Finance
and Corporate Resources Committee.  Elected Members are kept up to date with
any issues affecting the Common Good and are involved in the consideration of
approving spend from the Account.  A report on the management of the Lanark and
Biggar Common Good Accounts will be provided annually to the Clydesdale Area
Committee. 
6. Common Good Annual Accounts 2023/2024
6.1. Appendix 1 to the report shows the 2023/2024 audited accounts for the Lanark and
Biggar Common Good Accounts.  These form part of the Council’s Accounts that
were approved at the Risk and Audit Scrutiny Committee on 24 September 2024. 
6.2. The Appendix shows that as at the end of 2023/2024, the Balance Invested in South
Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund for Lanark and Biggar is £0.301 million.  This is
the cash that is held by the Council on behalf of the Common Good Accounts, and
which is readily available to meet expenditure.  Table 1 provides the details across
the two Accounts at the end of 2023/2024. 
Table 1 - Advances to South Lanarkshire Council Loans Fund 
Lanark Biggar Total 
£m £m £m
Balance at end 2023/2024 0.276 0.025 0.301 
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7. Lanark Common Good Fund
7.1. 2023/2024 Year-end position:  The Lanark Common Good Account holds both
assets and funds.  As noted in section 6.2 (and Appendix 1), the balance invested in
South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund (cash balances available to spend) is
£0.276 million and is the Lanark Common Good Account investment balance. 
7.2. As well as cash balances, the Lanark Common Good Account also holds assets. 
These are detailed in Appendix 2. 
7.3. Expenditure is incurred on the upkeep of Lanark Common Good Assets and cash
balances available can be considered for spend on specific projects.  Income is
generated from rent of particular assets.  A summary of the Income and Expenditure
for 2023/2024 is shown in Table 2. 
Table 2 - Lanark Common Good - Income and Expenditure 2023/2024   
£000
Income 
Rental Income from various properties 39
Capital Funding (Section 7.4) 55
Interest Received 1
Total Income 95  
Expenditure 
Property Costs 12
Administration of Common Good Account 2
Payments to Other Bodies (Section 7.4) 55
Depreciation and Revaluation Losses 37
Total Expenditure 106  
Net Surplus for Year (11) 
7.4. The Payments to Other Bodies costs incurred during 2023/2024 was for the Lanark
Shed Masterplan (£0.055 million).  The project was funded from a contribution of
capital funding from South Lanarkshire Council. 
7.5. Lanark Repairs and Maintenance Budget – Planned Maintenance 2024/2025: 
As noted in 3.4. an annual budget of £15,000 is available for the maintenance of
Common Good properties in Lanark.  As at the last report to Finance and Corporate
Resources Committee (21 August 2024), there are 2 commitments against this
budget noted in sections 7.6 and 7.7. 
7.6. Tolbooth Roof Water Ingress: A recent survey of the roof at the property has
identified a number of defects relating to flashings and coverings. The costs to rectify
the issues are estimated at approximately £10,000. 
7.7. Fence Repair at Cleghorn Road: A section of the fence at Cleghorn Road /
Melvinhall Park requires repair to a damaged section at an estimated cost of £1,500. 
7.8. Lanark Committed Projects:  In addition, there are other projects that have been
approved by the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee:- 
• Lanark Loch Car Park repair: Works are required to repair the bottom car park
at Lanark Loch car park at an approved budgeted cost of £0.060 million. 
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• Gate required at Drove Road Path:  The path is a right of access and has been
being used for dirt bikes. A request to install a gate to deter use of dirt bikes on
the path at an approved budgeted cost of £0.010 million. 
• St Nicholas Church Tower:  As reported to this Committee in February 2024,
Finance and Corporate Resources Committee had approved a contribution from
Lanark Common Good to the cost of a conservation accredited architect to
identify areas requiring repair.  It was then reported to the Finance and Corporate
Resources Committee in May 2024, that the Heritage Architect’s report had been
received and officers from Housing and Technical Resources were reviewing the
document to determine what work was required and how the works could be
progressed jointly with the Church. 
• Unfortunately, no alternative solutions were identified, and the recommendations
remain the same as before being paint applied every 5 years with an annual
washdown in between. 
• The cost relating to the church tower, which would be met from the Lanark
Common Good Fund, is £0.070 million.  This would involve cleaning lichen from
the tower, repainting of the tower walls, works to leadworks, replacement of
rotten timbers, additional surveys, preliminaries, and scaffold. 
• The Church is in discussion with the Heritage Architect regarding which works
can be removed from the project to reduce their costs.  They are also looking at
funding options for the project and do not expect to be in a position to take
forward the project until next calendar year. 
• This project is delayed until such time that the Church is in a position to take
forward the joint project with the Council. 
8. Biggar Common Good Fund
8.1. 2023/2024 Year-end position:  The Biggar Common Good Account holds cash
balances only.  As noted in section 6.2, (and Appendix 1), the balance invested in
South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund (cash balances available to spend) is
£0.025 million and is the Biggar Common Good Account investment balance. 
8.2. There is little expenditure incurred by the Biggar Common Good Account.  The net
expenditure during 2023/2024, was a charge for the administration of the Account
(£193) offset by income received from the Account’s balance being invested in South
Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund (£86). 
8.3. Biggar Committed Projects:  There are no other committed projects to note. 
8.4. Common Good Status of Biggar Public Park and Golf Course:  A report
presented to Community and Enterprise Resources Committee on 18 June 2024
provided an update on work undertaken to secure arrangements for the long-term
financial sustainability for Biggar Public Park and Golf Course. 
8.5. The report noted that a review of the titles to Biggar Public Park and Golf Course
was being undertaken in respect of Common Good land.  
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8.6. The review has concluded that the majority of the title to Biggar Public Park and Golf
Course should be treated as “inalienable” Common Good.  This means that law
relating to Common Good will apply to this area including that if the Council was
considering any proposed changes of use or disposals of the land it would need to
undertake a community consultation as required under the relevant legislation. 
8.7. In addition, the Council might need to successfully petition either the Sheriff Court or
the Court of Session before the land could be disposed of, or the use of the land
changed depending on the land in question. 
8.8. Any change of use or disposal would be managed in line with the Framework for the
Use and Management of Common Good Assets, approved by Finance and
Corporate Resources Committee on 21 August 2024. 
9. Consultation on Common Good Assets
9.1. New Lease Arrangements:  There are currently no consultations on new lease
arrangements. 
9.2. Change of Use:  There are currently no consultations on change of use. 
10. Employee Implications
10.1. None 
11. Financial Implications
11.1. Financial details on the Lanark and Biggar Common Good Accounts are detailed in
sections 6 to 8 of the report.   
12. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
12.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in
terms of the information contained in this report. 
13. Other Implications
13.1. The ongoing repairs and maintenance support the viability of Common Good assets
and reduces the Council’s risk to increased liabilities in the future. 
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. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the
information contained in this report. 
Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 
18 November 2024 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent 
Previous References
 Clydesdale Area Committee, 14 February 2024 
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List of Background Papers
 Finance and Corporate Resources Committee, 21 August 2024 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Lorraine O'Hagan, Head of Finance (Strategy)
Ext:  5637  (Tel:  01698 455637)
E-mail:  lorraine.ohagan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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Appendix 1 
2023/2024 Annual Accounts Lanark Biggar 
£000 £000
Income and Expenditure Accounts  
Income for the Year 95 -
Expenditure for the Year (106) -
Surplus / (Deficit) to the Balance Sheet (11) -   
Balance Sheet  
Fixed Assets   
Property, Plant and Equipment 1,724 -
Investments  
Advances to South Lanarkshire Council Loans Fund 276 25
Total Assets 2,000 25
Current Liabilities  
Creditors (4) -
Total Assets less Current Liabilities 1,996 25   
Represented By:  
Common Good Account 1,214 25
Surplus / (Deficit) from Income and Expenditure Accounts (11) -
Amortisation of Revaluation Reserve 4 -
Gain / Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets - - 
1,207 25
Revaluation Reserve  
Opening Balance 496 -
Gain / Loss on Revaluation 297 -
Amortisation of Revaluation Reserve (4) -
Closing Balance 789 -   
Total 1,996 25 
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Appendix 2
Lanark Common Good Assets 
Asset Name  Address 
13 Delves Road  13 Delves Road, Lanark, ML119DU 
43 High Street  43 High Street, Lanark, ML117LU 
Castlehill Bowling Green  Castlegate, Lanark, ML119EF 
Tolbooth  High Street, Lanark, ML117EX 
Lanark Moor Country Park  Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML119TA 
Lanark Racecourse  Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML119TA 
St Nicholas Church Tower  High Street, Lanark, ML11 
Moorpark Stadium  Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML119BG 
Melvinhall Park  Cleghorn Road, Lanark, ML11 
Lanark Loch Equestrian Centre  Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 9TA 
Braxfield Land And Plantation  Braxfield Terrace, Lanark, MLl119BZ
Castlegate Car Park North  Castlegate, Lanark, ML119E 
Castlegate Car Park South  Castlegate, Lanark, ML119D 
Castlehill Car Park  Castlegate, Lanark, ML119EF 
Newmains Farm/Former  Whitelees Road, Lanark, ML11 
Lanark Golf Club Machine Sheds  Whitelees Road, Lanark, ML11 7RX 
Smyllum Park Grazings  Smyllum Crossing, Lanark, ML117RY
Car Park  Portland Place, Lanark, ML117L 
Lanark Loch Land & Plantations  Whitelees Road, Lanark, ML11 7RX 
Springbank Farm  Lanark, ML118SG 
Railway Solum  Whitelees Road, Lanark, ML11 
Newmains And Bottomlees  Lanark, ML11 
Tote Building  Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee
Date of Meeting: 4 December 2024
Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)  
Subject: Community Grant Applications 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 request approval for the allocation of 5 community grants from the Clydesdale
Area Committee 2024/2025 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: Kirkfield United Football Club (2009),
Lanark (CL/5/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees, equipment,
administration and publicity costs 
Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive 
Estimated Cost: £1,000 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 
Recommendation: £300 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(b) Applicant: Scottish Old People’s Welfare
Committee (Douglas Branch)
(CL/22/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing, entrance fees, administration
and publicity costs 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £770 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £770 
Recommendation: £390 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee
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(c) Applicant: Rigside and Douglas Valley Senior
Citizens Community Golf Group,
Douglas Water (CL/24/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Start-up Costs 
Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible 
Estimated Cost: £420 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £420 
Recommendation: £300 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(d) Applicant: Abington Community Development
Group(CL/25/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment and materials 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £1,000 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 
Recommendation: £600 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(e) Applicant: 5 Platoon Scots Guards Lanark Army
Cadet Force (CL/27/24) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment 
Identified Community Benefits: Inspiring learners, transforming
learning, strengthening partnerships 
Estimated Cost: £486 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £486 
Recommendation: £295 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
3. Background
3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted
community groups and voluntary organisations.  All applications require to be
supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure
accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere
to the conditions of the grant award.  Applications are invited continually throughout
the year. 
3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- 
 fund activities and projects which bring community benefit
 involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational,
recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local
environment 
3.3 Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and
publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance
fees, start-up costs and special events. 
4. Employee Implications
4.1. None.
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5. Financial Implications
5.1. The current position of the community grants for the Clydesdale Area Committee
area in 2024/2025 is as follows:- 
Total allocation for Community Grants  £25,750
Grants previously allocated  £  8,200
Community grants allocated in this report  £  1,885
Remaining balance  £15,665 
6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in
terms of the information contained in this report. 
7. Other Implications
7.1. The risk to the Council is that grant funding is not utilised for the purpose for which it
was intended.  This risk is mitigated by internal controls including audit procedures
and conditions of grant agreement. 
8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements
8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a
change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact
assessment is required. 
8.2. All the necessary consultation with the community groups has taken place. 
Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 
18 November 2024 
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 September 2024 
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
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