Agenda Document Pack - Clydesdale Area Committee - 29/10/2025
South Lanarkshire Council · 29 October 2025
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 21 October 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, 29 October 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. Please note that, following this meeting, there will be a Members’ Awareness Session on Firework Control Zones 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 20 August 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Noting 3 Education Scotland Report - High Mill Primary School, Carluke Report dated 10 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 12 4 Education Scotland Report - Leadhills Primary School Report dated 11 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 13 - 18 5 Community Engagement Team Update 2024/2025 Report dated 15 October 2025 by the Chief Executive. (Copy attached) 19 - 26 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 8 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 27 - 30 Item(s) for Decision 7 Community Grant Applications Report dated 9 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 31 - 34 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 20 August 2025 Chair: Councillor Catherine McClymont Councillors Present: Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Ross Gowland (Depute), Councillor Mark Horsham, Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor David Shearer Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Ian McAllan Attending: Community and Enterprise Resources K Lean, Programmes Manager Finance and Corporate Resources S Jessup, Administration Assistant; S McLeod, Administration Officer Housing and Technical Resources P Newey, Area Housing Manager Social Work Resources C Borden, Fieldwork Manager Also Attending: Police Scotland Chief Inspector S McArthur; Inspector K MacRobert 1 Declaration of Interests The following interest was declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Gowland Community Grant Applications ♦ ISKCON (Scotland) Limited, Lesmahagow (CL/14/25) Known to members of the group 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 21 May 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Local Policing Annual Update Chief Inspector S McArthur and Inspector K MacRobert, Police Scotland, delivered a presentation on various activities in relation to the key priorities within the Local Police Plan:- violent crime and anti-social behaviour serious and organised crime/substance induced harm 2 3
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acquisitive crime road safety public protection domestic abuse – days of action Information was provided on Operation Evolve and the 2030 vision which included:- safer communities less crime supported victims a thriving workforce Inspector K MacRobert responded to members’ questions and, where information was not readily available, undertook to provide that to members. Chief Inspector S McArthur and Inspector K MacRobert were thanked for their informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 25 September 2024 (Paragraph 3)] 4 Unpaid Work Presentation C Borden, Fieldwork Manager, Social Work Resources, delivered a presentation outlining unpaid work hours completed across South Lanarkshire between July 2024 and June 2025, and highlighted some of the recent work undertaken by the team to the benefit of the Clydesdale area. The presentation provided information on:- unpaid work data capture referrals actioned in the Clydesdale area work completed by the young persons’ group and the wellbeing group the Positive Futures Group remote unpaid work projects other activity and work with local partners C Borden, Fieldwork Manager, having responded to members’ questions, was thanked for the informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. 5 Annual Housing and Homelessness Update A report dated 28 July 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) was submitted providing an overview of key housing and homelessness service activity across the Clydesdale area in 2024/2025. The 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 experienced a:- 28% increase in the number of people applying for assistance due to homelessness 38% increase in the number of people recorded as homeless 101% increase in the backlog of urgent-need homeless households awaiting housing 4
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This report provided key information on housing and homelessness in the Clydesdale area, which included:- the stock profile and supply increases allocations and lets rent management homelessness Housing Services would continue to manage its housing stock and support tenants to sustain tenancies across the Clydesdale area, with updates reported to the Housing and Technical Resources Committee. A further update would be provided to this Committee in autumn 2026. P Newey, Area Housing Manager, responded to members’ questions and, where information was not readily available, undertook to provide that to members. P Newey was thanked for the informative report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of South Lanarkshire Council of 12 June 2024 (Paragraph 6)] Councillor Corbett left the meeting during this item of business 6 Participatory Budgeting Micro Grants Update A report dated 4 August 2025 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on the Participatory Budgeting Micro Grant Fund in relation to the Renewable Energy Fund. Following the decision of the Executive Committee on 21 November 2018, a micro grant fund of up to £5,000 per annum was made available to community councils, or equivalent approved organisations, to award and administer small local grants of up to £500. This initiative, originally established for 2 years, was extended beyond 2020/2021 following approval by the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee on 16 February 2021. In the year 2024/2025, a total of £77,331 in micro grant funding had been awarded to 17 community councils in the Clydesdale area, as detailed in the report. The 2025/2026 micro grant allocations were being processed and paid to eligible community councils upon submission of the required documentation. By early July 2025, a total of £115,000 had been awarded to 14 community councils for the period 2025/2026, as detailed in the report. Reminders had been issued to community councils who had not yet submitted the necessary paperwork for the current funding year. K Lean, Programmes Manager, responded to members’ questions and, where information was not readily available, undertook to provide that to members. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of the Executive Committee of 21 November 2018 (Paragraph 19) and Minutes of the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee of 16 February 2021 (Paragraph 7)] 5
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7 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 29 July 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of Clydesdale Area Committee to 10 June 2026. As part of future arrangements, members were invited to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme. The Committee decided: that the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Clydesdale Area Committee to 10 June 2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 21 May 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 8 Community Grant Applications A report dated 4 August 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on 4 applications for community grant. The Committee decided: that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Law OAP Welfare Association (CL/10/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (b) Applicant: Rigside and Douglas Valley Senior Citizens’ Community Golf Group, Douglas Water (CL/12/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Amount Awarded: £250 (c) Applicant: Carnwath Agricultural Society (CL/13/25) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £600 (d) Applicant: ISKCON (Scotland) Limited, Lesmahagow (CL/14/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £600 Councillor Gowland, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration [Reference: Minutes of 21 May 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 9 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 6
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 29 October 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Scotland Report - High Mill Primary School, Carluke 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise of the outcome of the inspection of High Mill Primary School by Education Scotland inspectors [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Education Scotland report on High Mill Primary School be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. High Mill Primary School was inspected in June 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection, the Education Scotland inspectors evaluated the learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment and achievement in the school. 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed class lessons and interviewed groups of pupils, including the pupil council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. 3.4. The report by Education Scotland was published on 9 September 2025. 4. Finding of HM inspectors 4.1. Education Scotland made comment under the following headings:- Learning, teaching, and assessment Raising attainment and achievement 4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- the headteacher and acting principal teacher work well with an enthusiastic and motivated staff team. Together, they have created a very supportive and constructive learning environment. As a result, children feel valued and are encouraged to do their best and aim high in their learning, attainment and achievement 3 7
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children use digital technology very effectively to enhance their learning. They develop a range of digital skills and apply these successfully across the curriculum staff have improved children’s outcomes in numeracy. Teachers use assessment data effectively to identify any gaps in children’s learning 4.3 . Education Scotland identified the following areas for continued improvement:- teachers should develop further approaches to improve the quality of their feedback to children. This should help children understand better the next steps in their learning senior leaders and teachers should develop further their approaches to learning and teaching to ensure they provide appropriate challenge for all children across the curriculum as planned, senior leaders and staff should continue to raise attainment further in literacy. In particular staff should continue to prioritise improving children’s attainment in writing 4.4. The evaluations for the school were awarded were as follows:- As well as welcoming the strengths of the school, it should be noted that the areas for continued improvement are already being incorporated into the school’s improvement planning. 4.5. Education Scotland have intimated that they are confident that the school will be able to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. The school are in a strong position to be able to raise levels of attainment with a particular focus on closing the poverty related attainment gap. 4.6. Additional inspection evidence can be accessed by clicking the following web link:- Education Scotland Report High Mill Primary School 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None 6. Financial Implications 6.1. None 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. None 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no direct risks associated with this report which is provided for information only. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. Quality indicators for the primary school Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment Good Raising attainment and achievement Good 8
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9.2. The content of Education Scotland reports is shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Lyndsay McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 10 September 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers Education Scotland Report of High Mill Primary School 9 September 2025 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact-: Jacqueline Wallace, Head of Education (Clydesdale) Tel: 01698 454468 E-mail: Jacqueline.Wallace@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 9
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1 | High Mill Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8550824 © Crown Copyright 9 September 2025 Dear Parent/Carer In June 2025, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited High Mill Primary School. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • The headteacher and acting principal teacher work well with an enthusiastic and motivated staff team. Together, they have created a very supportive and constructive learning environment. As a result, children feel valued and are encouraged to do their best and aim high in their learning, attainment and achievement. • Children use digital technology very effectively to enhance their learning. They develop a range of digital skills and apply these successfully across the curriculum. • Staff have improved children’s outcomes in numeracy. Teachers use assessment data effectively to identify any gaps in children’s learning. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Teachers should develop further approaches to improve the quality of their feedback to children. This should help children understand better the next steps in their learning. • Senior leaders and teachers should develop further their approaches to learning and teaching to ensure they provide appropriate challenge for all children across the curriculum. • As planned, senior leaders and staff should continue to raise attainment further in literacy. In particular staff should continue to prioritise improving children’s attainment in writing. 3 11
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2 | High Mill Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8550824 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using quality indicators from How good is our school? (4th edition). Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for High Mill Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment good Raising attainment and achievement good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school? (4th edition), Appendix 3: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the Education Scotland website at: High Mill Primary School | Inspection Report | Education Scotland What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Graeme M Brown HM Inspector 12
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 29 October 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: Education Scotland Report - Leadhills Primary School 1. Purpose of Report 1.1 The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise of the outcome of the inspection of Leadhills Primary School by Education Scotland inspectors urpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1 The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Education Scotland report on Leadhills Primary School be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Leadhills Primary School was inspected in April 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection, the Education Scotland inspectors evaluated the leadership of change, learning teaching and assessment, ensuring wellbeing, inclusion and equality and raising attainment and achievement. 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed class lessons and interviewed groups of pupils, including the pupil council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. 3.4. The report by Education Scotland was published on 26 August 2025. 4. Finding of HM inspectors 4.1. Education Scotland made comment under the following headings:- Leadership of change Learning, teaching and assessment Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Raising attainment and achievement 4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- the headteacher’s calm, considered leadership creates a culture where children, parents and staff feel listened to and fully involved in the life of the school. She is held in high regard by the school community. Together with staff she has created 4 13
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a highly inclusive learning environment which is underpinned by a culture of trust and mutual respect children are articulate, kind and compassionate. They are happy at school and participate fully in the life of the school and their local community teachers’ approaches to planning learning experiences that encourage children to be creative, curious and lead their learning. Children are highly motivated, engaged in their learning and experience success staff’s highly effective approaches to checking children’s progress as they move through the school. This is helping to ensure that all children experience learning set at the right level children’s attainment in literacy and numeracy. High levels of attainment are maintained and improved 4.3. Education Scotland identified the following areas for continued improvement:- continue to engage in professional learning and work across the learning community to support continuous improvement continue to work together to maintain high quality learning and teaching 4.4. The evaluations for the school were awarded as follows:- As well as welcoming the strengths of the school, it should be noted that the areas for continued improvement are already being incorporated into the school’s improvement planning. 4.5. Education Scotland have intimated they are confident that the school will be able to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. The school are in a strong position to be able to raise levels of attainment with a particular focus on closing the poverty related attainment gap. 4.6. Additional inspection evidence can be accessed by clicking the following web link:- Education Scotland Report Leadhills Primary School 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None 6. Financial Implications 6.1. None 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. None 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no direct risks associated with this report which is provided for information only. Quality indicators Evaluation Leadership of change Very good Learning, teaching and assessment Very good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Very good Raising attainment and achievement Very good 14
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9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 9.2. The content of Education Scotland reports is shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Lyndsay McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 11 September 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers Education Scotland Report of Leadhills Primary School 26 August 2025 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact-: Jacqueline Wallace, Head of Education (Clydesdale) Tel: 01698 454468 E-mail: Jacqueline.Wallace@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 15
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1 | Leadhills Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8548420 © Crown Copyright 26 August 2025 Dear Parent/Carer In April 2025, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited Leadhills Primary School. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • The headteacher’s calm, considered leadership creates a culture where children, parents and staff feel listened to and fully involved in the life of the school. She is held in high regard by the school community. Together with staff she has created a highly inclusive learning environment which is underpinned by a culture of trust and mutual respect. • Children are articulate, kind and compassionate. They are happy at school and participate fully in the life of the school and their local community. • Teachers’ approaches to planning learning experiences that encourage children to be creative, curious and lead their learning. Children are highly motivated, engaged in their learning and experience success. • Staff’s highly effective approaches to checking children’s progress as they move through the school. This is helping to ensure that all children experience learning set at the right level. • Children’s attainment in literacy and numeracy. High levels of attainment are maintained and improved. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Continue to engage in professional learning and work across the learning community to support continuous improvement. • Continue to work together to maintain high quality learning and teaching. 4 17
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2 | Leadhills Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8548420 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using four quality indicators from How good is our school (4th edition). Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for Leadhills Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Leadership of change very good Learning, teaching and assessment very good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion very good Raising attainment and achievement very good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school (4th edition) Appendix 3: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the Education Scotland website at: Leadhills Primary School | Inspection Report | Education Scotland What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Marion Carlton HM Inspector 18
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 29 October 2025 Report by: Chief Executive Subject: Community Engagement Team Update 2024/2025 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide the Area Committee background and an update on the work of the Community Engagement Team in Clydesdale between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the progress highlighted in the report be noted. 3. Background 3.1. Neighbourhood planning activity was first initiated in South Lanarkshire in 2017, when the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) Board agreed to pilot the use of a new approach to neighbourhood planning. The aim of this work is to tackle inequalities and to improve outcomes for local people living in some of South Lanarkshire’s most deprived areas where poverty statistics are stark, enduring and stubbornly stuck. 3.2. Neighbourhood Planning is a shared statutory duty under the Community Empowerment Act (Scotland) 2015, along with shared duties to meaningfully and proactively involve communities in addressing inequality. This is achieved through an area wide Local Outcome Improvement Plan called the ‘Community Plan’. 3.3. The Community Engagement Team was established in 2019 to develop community empowerment and participation on behalf of South Lanarkshire Council and deliver its duties within the CPP. 3.4. The team has co-produced 9 Neighbourhood Plans in South Lanarkshire’s areas that experience stubborn inequalities. A 10th plan in East Kilbride South is in progress. The CPP defines these areas as those featuring in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) in the top 20% of deprived communities or higher. 3.5. Neighbourhood Plans engage residents at a more local level, where they can more meaningfully get involved in issues that affect them. 5 19
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3.6. The team also coordinates tackling poverty work for both South Lanarkshire Council and the CPP as well as provide a range of community capacity building and supports to further community empowerment more widely. These are outlined in the report below. 4. Neighbourhood Planning 4.1. The Community Planning Partnership do not currently do not undertake neighbourhood planning activities in Clydesdale area. The partnership will review the neighbourhood planning areas through the Marmot Place Programme. 4.2. The Community Engagement Team resource in the locality was re-shaped in 2024/2025 to support the high volume of concessionary asset transfers expected in the Clydesdale area. A Clydesdale dedicated Community Asset Transfer Liaison Officer was assigned for a period of one year, supporting 22 asset transfer inquiries in the area. 4.3. The wider Community Engagement team continue to maintain contact with local groups and organisations through information sharing with community representatives and are responsive to queries and requests for support. 5. Can Do Community Challenge Fund 5.1. For neighbourhoods in the locality that do not have allocated PB funding, the ‘Can Do Community Fund’ was a one -year Investment fund from South Lanarkshire Council. The funding aimed to address specific needs, and targets projects identified through consultation with local communities. The fund was open to all the Clydesdale locality that are not neighbourhood planning areas. 5.2. Successful projects and award amounts were agreed at the Clydesdale Area Committee meeting on 1 May 2024 and have all been paid to recipients. Applicant Project Amount Awarded Coalburn Miners Welfare Village Green Lighting Project £10,000.00 1st Law BB Annual Camp Support £5,045.58 Charlies Old Codgers Care Home and Hospice Activities £9,588.00 Lanark Mens Shed Expansion into new premises for community Workshops and Woodwork activity £9,545.00 Braidwood Community Group Playpark Zip Slide improvements £9475.20 Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Resilience Group Youth Development Project £9,984.00 Forth and District Development Trust Community Connect Volunteer Drivers £10,000.00 Carluke Community Connections Community Fun Day £8,500.00 Lesmahgow Development Trust Community Open Programme events £10,000.00 Elsrickle Community Hub Re-open Community Hall in Biggar £10,000.00 Healthy Valleys Smyllum Community Engagement £9,990.00 20
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Leadhills Golf Club Club House improvements to assist Community use £10,000.00 Clydesdale Community Initiatives Community Arts and Craft Studio £9,999.00 6. Community Asset Transfers 6.1. An additional Community Asset Transfer Liaison Officer was added to the team for the year 2024/2025. This Officer was dedicated exclusively to supporting the high volume of asset transfers due to take place across Clydesdale area during the year. The posted finished in March 2025. 6.2. During the year, the Community Asset Transfer officer received a total of 22 enquiries regarding land or property within this area. 6.3. A total of 5 community asset transfer requests were approved for transfer during this period and are currently undergoing completion. Hollandbush Golf Course, The Fountains Community Hall, McClymont House, Thankerton Hall and Castlebank House Outbuildings. 3 of these were subsequently approved, 1 was delayed (Thankerton Hall) and 1 was refused. The refusal is subject of a formal appeal to the Scottish Ministers (McClymont House). 6.4. A total of 9 one-year concessionary leases (formerly known as CAT Light) were also approved during this period. The majority of these leases should lead to the applicant bodies applying for longer leases or purchase in the next few years:- Pettinain Hall Carstairs Junction Hall Carstairs Community Hall Coulter Village Hall Crossford Hall Tom Craig Hall Elsrickle Hall 33 Smyllum Road Thankerton Hall 7. Community Wish List 7.1. Community wish list is how local communities can make requests, or wishes, for specific support from council suppliers or contractors that will benefit their community, projects, and causes. 7.2. Communities register requests for products, funds or services that they need to take forward activities in their community. Suppliers can choose from the list and offer to grant a wish. Our services match the offers and the suppliers and work with the procurement team to ensure the social benefits are recorded 7.3. Some wish list suppliers are now starting to make offers to communities through the list and smaller, local business that are not providing goods are services to South Lanarkshire Council are also making offers or responding to wishes if they can. 21
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7.4. A wide range of wishes have been matched, including design services, equipment, funds, food and supplies for gardens and activities, even musical instruments. Some examples:- Incoming Wishes Wishes Answered Total Value Hamilton/Blantyre/Larkhall 63 20 £8,825 East Kilbride / Strathaven 58 15 £8,848 Clydesdale 22 7 £11,568 Cambuslang/Rutherglen 42 19 £11,400 South Lanarkshire Wide 28 13 £45,900 7.5. The table below provides details of the wishes granted in Clydesdale locality:- Group Name Answered By What has been Received Value Partnership Group, St John's Primary, Blackwood Lightways Community Benefits slabs, gravel stones and a small path £2,568 St. Andrew’s Church Dementia Hub Carluke. Allied and Clinical Healthcare Poly Tunnel £200 Woodpark Nursery Class BMSI Building sustainable futures 2 x gazebos £200 Friends of Stonehouse Park Findel Storage Boxes £700 Abington Community Development Maxi construction Projector screen £4,250 Larkhall Community Growers Paper shredding Services Shredding truck £2,000 LEAP Project SLLC Furniture Donation £1,000 Healthy Valleys Electrical testing Ltd Financial Donation £650 8. Period Positive in Community Venues 8.1. Period product distribution across South Lanarkshire continues to grow and expand, with demand for products increasing each year since the start of the project in 2019. 22
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8.2. The below table shows the boxed products distribution per each of the 4 localities in South Lanarkshire. There are currently 213 locations in South Lanarkshire provision products, either as emergency provision, Bulk supply and reusable products:- Area Boxed Products Distributed Hamilton 8.373 Clydesdale 16.298 East Kilbride 8.354 Cambuslang Rutherglen 6.441 Services Delivered Locality Wide 12.686 9. Community Partnerships 9.1. The Clydesdale Community Partnership is one of 4 locality level Community Partnerships which have been established to ensure that communities are represented, influential and fully engaged in community planning. 9.2. Community Partnerships are entirely community led and they act as an intermediary, building links between communities in the Clydesdale locality and the work of the South Lanarkshire CPP Board. They are supported by a CPP Development Officer. 9.3. The Partnership ensures opportunities for community involvement and influence in community planning are maximised. This network is formed of community councils, local groups and other area stakeholder from across the Clydesdale locality. It acts as a consultative group for service re-design and new service delivery proposals from partners as well as discussing and raising community issues to the CPP. The Partnership is made up of volunteers and reports directly to the CPP Board. 9.4. During 2024/2025, a new Development Officer was recruited on behalf of the CPP, and they undertook significant engagement activity across all localities to increase awareness and participation in the Community Partnerships. 9.5. The Development Officer has created an improvement plan for Community Partnership and has made good progress in all areas across 2024/2025:- Communications: each Community Partnership now has their own identity; Web pages have been developed for all Community Partnerships. Partnership’s receive monthly information updates on national policy and strategy and local activity and events of interest to their wider communities. Community Leadership: The Clydesdale Community Partnership is being broken down slightly which will consist of 4 smaller community conversation with the hope a strong member will be identified to represent as chair at the CPP board., This decision came from the current members as they agreed the area is large and have different priorities and commonalities were hard to identify and maybe not being heard. CPP Improvement self-assessment: Clydesdale Community Partnership completed their self-assessment with the Improvement Service and improvement actions are now in development. 23
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Engaging Young People: Work continues with key Council leads who work with young people to develop a process for engaging with them at a local level. Ideas are being discussed, and arrangements will be made to have an event with young people to discuss their views on the inequalities that they experience and how we can work better together to enable change. Data and Profiling: a review of the Neighbourhood Planning Profiles and deprivation Profiles will take place across 2024/2025 as part of the Marmot Place Programme actions. Good Governance: All partnership Terms of Reference documents are currently being reviewed by the partnerships. The self-assessment process has highlighted several areas for improvement in terms of supporting Community Partnership volunteers, including improving induction arrangements. Work has started to co- produce an induction process and materials for new members. Monitoring and Reporting: The development of a Community Partnership Performance and Reporting Framework is a longer-term action and will be aligned with planned evaluation work and the wider CPPs Performance Framework. Statutory Remit: As part of the CPP structure, it’s important that the Community Partnerships are focused on tackling inequality, which is the primary purpose of the CPP. The Development Officer always works to increase awareness of statutory CPP duties for the Partnership. Volunteers: A learning and development survey has been developed to better understand the needs of volunteers and better support them to participate in the strategic role of the CPP from a very practical community perspective. A learning and development plan will be created from the feedback for delivery with support from partners. 9.6. Current priority areas for discussion in the Clydesdale Community Partnership are:- Partnership’s Terms of Reference – currently under review establishment of 4 smaller, regional groups to inform the partnership self-assessment outcomes and learning and development needs – an improvement plan is being developed to support further discussions with members to agree actions for implementation update on the Local Police Scotland report water safety and wildfire update from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service new priorities emerging from each community conversation update from VASLan on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) changes – VASLan will attend partnership meetings to share information update on more localised funding opportunities capacity building - continuing to build capacity to support more local group representatives to attend and participate in Community Partnership meetings 10. Tackling Poverty and Inequality 10.1. The tackling poverty work continues across all 4 localities. Challenge Poverty Week (annually held in October) raised awareness of service and support for residents, including over 50 organisations attending the annual networking event and webinars/workshops held throughout the week with partners. 24
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10.2. The Winter Wishes programme worked with 4 local foodbanks, as well as The Promises’ care experienced young people, to provide over 1000 presents for children living in poverty in South Lanarkshire. 10.3. Another successful Welly Swap was run with libraries allowing families and individuals to access free boots for Winter with dignity. 10.4. The Financial Inclusion Network launched its monthly newsletter which has seen training opportunities for staff, job opportunities and information sharing. This is in addition to the 3 poverty subgroups (Living Wage group, Fuel Poverty group and Digital Inclusion group) which all now have individual terms of references, new chairs and ongoing action plans. 10.5. The ‘Money is Not the Only Problem’ booklet has been updated and shared across organisations and venues in South Lanarkshire. 11. Employee Implications 11.1. There are no employee implications associated with this report. 12. Financial Implications 12.1. There are no financial implications associated with this report. 13. Other Implications 13.1. There are no risk or sustainability issues associated with the content of this report. 14. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 14.1. There are no Integrated Impact Assessment or consultation implications associated with this report. Paul Manning Chief Executive 15 October 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Values Focused on people and their needs Working with and respecting others 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 25
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Outcomes Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres Caring, connected, sustainable communities People live the healthiest lives possible Previous References None List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Jen Kerr, Community Engagement Manager Email: Jennifer.Kerr1@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 26
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 29 October 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 9 September 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 9 September 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 9 September 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. 6 27
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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) 8 October 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 20 August 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 28
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APPENDIX CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 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 Housing and Technical Resources Participatory Budgeting Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 10 June 2026 SFRS Presentation SFRS Playscheme Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 9 September 2026 Community Engagement Update Chief Executive’s Service Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 29
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 29 October 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 7 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: Douglas Universal Connections Users Group (CL/11/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £210 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £210 Recommendation: £210 (Max for outing and entrance fees £300) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Lanark Agricultural Discussion Society (CL/15/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £600 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £600 Recommendation: £300 (Standard for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: The Royal Burgh of Lanark Community Council (CL/16/25) 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: £600 (60% of £1,000) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 7 31
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(d) Applicant: Friends of Gowanpark (CL/17/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive 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 (e) Applicant: Coalburn Homing Club (CL/18/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £500 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £500 Recommendation: £300 (Max for sporting organisation) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (f) Applicant: Forth Breast Cancer Support Group (CL/19/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £350 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £350 (Standard for outing and entrance) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (g) Applicant: Kirkfield United Football Club (CL/20/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £500 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £500 Recommendation: £300 (Max for football club) 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 32
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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 £ 6,011 Community grants allocated in this report £ 2,660 Remaining balance £17,079 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. The risk to the Council is that grant funding is not utilised for the purpose for which it was intended. This risk is mitigated by internal controls including audit procedures and conditions of grant agreement. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. All the necessary consultation with the community groups has taken place. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 9 October 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 – 20 August 2025 List of Background Papers Individual application form 33
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