Agenda Document Pack - Clydesdale Area Committee - 20/08/2025
South Lanarkshire Council · 20 August 2025
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 12 August 2025 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, 20 August 2025 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 21 May 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 8 Item(s) for Noting 3 Local Policing Annual Update Presentation by Chief Inspector Sara McArthur and Inspector Kenny MacRobert 4 Unpaid Work Presentation Presentation by G Booth, Justice Service Manager (Children and Justice Services), Social Work Resources 5 Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2024/2025 Report dated 28 July 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). (Copy attached) 9 - 14 6 Partcipatory Budgeting - Micro Grants Update Report dated 4 August 2025 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 15 - 18 7 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 29 July 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 19 - 22 Item(s) for Decision 8 Community Grant Applications Report dated 4 August 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 23 - 26 Urgent Business 9 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Stuart McLeod Clerk Telephone: 07385 370117 Clerk Email: stuart.mcleod@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 21 May 2025 Chair: Councillor Catherine McClymont Councillors Present: Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Ross Gowland (Depute), Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor Ian McAllan, Councillor David Shearer Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Mark Horsham, Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Richard Lockhart Attending: Education Resources I Fleming, Lead Officer Finance and Corporate Resources C Lyon, Administration Officer; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant Also Attending: Care and Repair Lanarkshire J Burgess, Chief Executive Scottish Fire and Rescue Service T Keay, Group Commander 1 Declaration of Interests The following interests were declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Marrs ♦ Playscheme Grant Applications 2025/2026 ♦ Lanark Universal Connections ♦ Community Grant Applications ♦ Kirkfieldbank Homing and Sporting Club, Lanark (CL/3/25) Personal connection to those participating/ benefiting from the playscheme and community grants The following members made connection and transparency statements in relation to Item 4, Care and Repair Lanarkshire Presentation:- Councillor Shearer stated that he was the Chairperson of Care and Repair Lanarkshire Councillor McClymont stated that she was a member on the Board of Care and Repair Lanarkshire 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 5 March 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 2 3
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3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 2024/2025 Annual Performance and Activity Report T Keay, Group Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) gave a presentation on the 2024/2025 Annual Performance and Activity Report for the Clydesdale area. The presentation provided performance information covering the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, 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 T Keay, having responded to members’ questions, was thanked for his informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 26 June 2024 (Paragraph 3)] 4 Care and Repair Lanarkshire Presentation J Burgess, Chief Executive, Care and Repair Lanarkshire gave a presentation on:- ♦ the background of Care and Repair in Lanarkshire, including the team, clients and aims of the service ♦ the number of home visits completed since 2018 ♦ funding ♦ current and other projects ♦ projects commenced in 2025 J Burgess, having responded to members’ questions, was thanked for his informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. 5 Participatory Budgeting - Education Resources A report dated 6 May 2025 by the Interim 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 £80,485 (approximately 5.5%) of their £1,431,388 PEF 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. 4
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As an example of good practice, the PB work undertaken by Underbank Primary School was attached as Appendix 2 to the report. The case study illustrated the school’s PB journey for 2024/2025 and demonstrated that even in a small school with a limited PB budget, the process made a difference to the young people involved. 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. Optional PB training was planned for August for schools which had new PB leads or required a refresh. The Lead Officer responded to members’ questions on the report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 1 May 2024 (Paragraph 4)] 7 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 28 April 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of Clydesdale Area Committee to 25 March 2026. As part of future arrangements, members were invited to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme. The Committee decided: that the outline forward programme for the meetings of Clydesdale Area Committee to 25 March 2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 5 March 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 7 Playscheme Grant Applications 2025/2026 A report dated 22 April 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application received from Lanark Universal Connections (PS/CL/1/25) for a playscheme grant for 2025/2026. 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 Committee decided: that a playscheme grant of £550 be awarded to Lanark Universal Connections. [Reference: Minutes of 26 June 2024 (Paragraph 4)] Councillors Marrs, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration 5
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8 Community Grant Applications A report dated 6 May 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on:- ♦ 10 applications for community grant to be met from the 2025/2026 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 5 March to 31 March 2025 to ensure that the 2024/2025 budget was utilised as fully as possible The Committee decided: (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Carluke and District Community Connections, Carluke (CL/37/24) Purpose of Grant: Materials, equipment and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £680 (b) Applicant: Forest Kirk Guild (Carluke) (CL/38/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (c) Applicant: Law Parish Church Guild (CL/1/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (d) Applicant: Lanark and District U3A, Lanark (CL/2/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (e) Applicant: Kirkfieldbank Homing and Sporting Club, Lanark (CL/3/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £250 Councillors Marrs, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration (f) Applicant: Windy Wonders, Rigside (CL/4/25) Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs Amount Awarded: £300 (g) Applicant: Crawford and Elvanfoot SWI (CL/5/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Amount Awarded: £256 (h) Applicant: Carstairs Senior Citizens’ Association (CL/6/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing, equipment, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £625 (i) Applicant: Elsrickle WRI (CL/7/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (j) Applicant: Waterside WRI (CL/8/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 6
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(2) that the action taken during the period 5 March to 31 March 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve the award of a community grant of £350 for outing and entrance fees to Hawksland Scottish Women’s Institute (CL/36/24) from the 2024/2025 budget, be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 5 March 2024 (Paragraph 8)] 9 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 7
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2025 Report by: Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) Subject: Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2024/2025 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide an annual housing and homelessness update for 2024/2025 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 2024/2025, be noted. [1purpose] 3. Background 3.1. South Lanarkshire Council declared a Housing Emergency on 12 June 2024 in response to a significant and sustained increase in demand for homelessness services. Between 2020/2021 and 2022/2023 the Council has experienced a:- 28% increase in the number of people applying to the Council for assistance due to homelessness 38% increase in the number of people recorded by the Council as homeless 101% increase in the backlog of urgent need homeless households awaiting housing 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 4. Stock Profile 4.1. As of 31 March 2025, South Lanarkshire Council owns 4,921 residential properties in Clydesdale. This represents 19% of the Council’s total housing stock. 5 9
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4.2. The table below provides an overview of Council homes across the ‘Mainstream’, ‘Amenity’, and ‘Sheltered’ categories. Mainstream Amenity Sheltered Total Clydesdale 4,447 (90%) 289 (6%) 185 (4%) 4,921 (100%) 4.3. In relation to the size of homes the Council provides across Clydesdale, the table below illustrates the proportion by number of bedrooms. Number of bedrooms Number of properties % of stock 0 19 <1% 1 1,238 25% 2 2,372 48% 3 1,182 24% 4 107 2% 5 1 <1% 6 2 <1% Total 4,921 100% 4.4. As of March 2025, 89 properties in Clydesdale were void, representing 2% of the total housing stock in the division, and 23% 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 2024/2025, 16 existing homes were purchased through the Market Purchase Scheme, helping to meet identified need in priority areas. These acquisitions added six 1-bedroom properties, six 2-bedroom properties, and four 3-bedroom properties to the stock in the division. 4.6. Any 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 December 2025. 5. Allocations and Lets 5.1. During 2024/2025 there were 414 Council lets in Clydesdale, accounting for 21% of all lets in South Lanarkshire. 5.2. The table below sets out the breakdown of lets across the division by the size of the property:- Number of Bedrooms Number of Lets % of Lets 0 6 2% 1 155 38% 2 186 45% 3 61 15% 4 1 <1% Total 414 100% 5.3. The average number of days to let properties in Clydesdale was 15.24 days, which is lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 18.87 days. 10
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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. 6. Rent Management 6.1. Through its rent management approach, Housing Services aims to maximise rent collection performance. 100.40% of rent due in Clydesdale was collected during 2024/2025, which is slightly higher than the South Lanarkshire average of 100.21%. 6.2. Gross rent arrears, including current and former tenants in Clydesdale, was 6.73%, lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 7.10%. 6.3. During 2024/2025, there were no instances of eviction for rent arrears. 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 2024/2025 there were 361 homelessness presentations in Clydesdale, accounting for 15% of the South Lanarkshire total of 2,467. 7.2. As off 31 March 2025, the number of households awaiting their offer of housing in Clydesdale was 136, accounting for 9% of the South Lanarkshire total of 1,543. This is an 11% decrease on the number of homeless households awaiting their offer of housing as of 31 March 2024. 7.3. As of the same period, there were 86 households in temporary accommodation in Clydesdale, accounting for 11% of the South Lanarkshire total of 798 households. Of the 86 households, 18 contain a total of 33 dependent children. This represents 7% of the 441 children in temporary accommodation across South Lanarkshire at year end. 7.4. During 2024/2025, the average time to close a homelessness case in Clydesdale was 196 days. This is 31% lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 285 days. 7.5. During 2024/2025, the repeat homelessness rate in Clydesdale (measured as a homelessness application being made within one year of the previous one closing) was 7.2%. This is 56% higher than the repeat homelessness rate for the whole of South Lanarkshire of 4.6%. 7.6. During 2024/2025, 87.6% of households sustained their tenancy for more than 12 months following a period of homelessness, which is lower than the South Lanarkshire tenancy sustainment rate for homeless households of 91.3%. Support to assist tenants in sustaining their tenancy is provided by the Local Housing Office, including through the use of the dedicated Tenancy Sustainment Fund. 8. Next Steps 8.1. Housing Services will continue to manage their housing stock and support tenants to sustain their tenancies across Clydesdale. Updates and performance across the service will be reported to Housing and Technical Resources Committee. 8.2. A housing and homelessness update will be provided to Clydesdale Area Committee annually. 11
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9. Employee Implications 9.1. There are no implications for employees arising from the information presented in this report. 10. Financial Implications 10.1. There are no financial implications arising from the information presented in this report. 11. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 11.1. There are no climate change or environmental implications as a result of this report. 12. Other Implications 12.1. There are no other implications as a result of this report. 13. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 13.1. 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. Sharon Egan Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) 28 July 2025 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 Previous References None List of Background Papers Clydesdale North Local Letting Plan 2024/2025 Clydesdale South Local Letting Plan 2024/2025 South Lanarkshire Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2025 to 2030 South Lanarkshire Homelessness Strategic Plan 12
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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 13
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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. In 2024/2025 the following awards were made to Community Councils in Clydesdale and reported to the Community and Enterprise Committee in May 2025 as part of the annual Renewable Energy Fund report In the year 2024/2025 a total of 17 Community Council were awarded grants to administer at a total value of £77,331 they are listed below. 6 15
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Biggar CC £ 2,473 Black Mount CC £ 4,994 Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill & Bogend CC £ 4,890 Carluke CC £ 3,650 Carmichael CC £ 5,000 Carstairs CC £ 4,650 Crawford & Elvanfoot CC £ 4,922 Douglas CC £ 4,356 Duneaton CC £ 5,000 Forth & District Development Trust £ 5,000 Lanark CC £ 5,000 Leadhills CC £ 5,000 Pettinain CC £ 2,397 Rigside & Douglas Water (Residents Assoc) £ 5,000 Symington CC £ 5,000 Tarbrax Woolford Auchengray & District CC £ 5,000 Quothquan & Thankerton CC £ 5,000 £ 77,331 The 2025/2026 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 2024/2025, evidence through the bank account for spend in 2024/2025 and declaration of any conflicts of interests. 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. At the start of July, 14 Community Councils had been awarded grants to administer totalling £115,000 they are listed below. Biggar CC £10,000 Black Mount CC £5,000 Carluke CC £5,000 Carmichael CC £10,000 Crawford & Elvanfoot (CEDAR) £10,000 Douglas CC £10,000 Duneaton CC £10,000 Forth & District Development Trust CC £5,000 Lanark CC £5,000 Leadhills CC £10,000 Pettinain CC £5,000 Rigside & Douglas Water CC £10,000 Symington CC £10,000 Quothquan & Thankerton CC £10,000 £115,000 16
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Reminders are being sent to all Community Councils who have not returned all the paperwork for 2025/2026. . 17
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Forward Programme for Future Meetings 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise members of the forward programme for the meetings of the Clydesdale Area Committee to 10 June 2026 invite members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the report and the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Clydesdale Area Committee to 10 June 2026, attached as an appendix to the report, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it was agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform future agendas. The outline forward programme for Clydesdale to 10 June 2026 is attached, for members’ information, as an appendix to the report. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. There are no financial implications. 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no Climate Change, Sustainability or Environmental implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7 19
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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) 29 July 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee - 21 May 2025 List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Carol Lyon, Administration Officer Tel: 07385 370065 E-mail:- carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 20
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APPENDIX CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 29 October 2025 Community Engagement Update Chief Executive’s Service Community Asset Transfer Update Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 28 January 2026 Routes to Work South Presentation RTWS Common Good Update Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 25 March 2026 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Update SLLC Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 10 June 2026 Playscheme Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 21
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 20 August 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of 4 community grants from the Clydesdale Area Committee 2025/2026 community grant budget [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that a community grant be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Law OAP Welfare Association (CL/10/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £450 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £450 Recommendation: £300 (standard for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Rigside and Douglas Valley Senior Citizens’ Community Golf Group, Douglas Water (CL/12/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives Estimated Cost: £250 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £250 Recommendation: £250 (max for sporting group is £300 – only requested £250) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Carnwath Agricultural Society (CL/13/25) 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: £600 (60% of £1,000) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 8 23
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(d) Applicant: ISKCON (Scotland) Limited, Lesmahagow (CL/14/25) 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: £600 (60% of £1,000) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere to the conditions of the grant award. Applications are invited continually throughout the year. 3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- fund activities and projects which bring community benefit involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment 3.3 Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community grants for the Clydesdale Area Committee area in 2025/2026 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Grants previously allocated £ 4,261 Community grants allocated in this report £ 1,750 Remaining balance £19,739 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. 24
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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) 4 August 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent. We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 21 May 2025 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 25
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