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South Lanarkshire Council · 28 January 2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 20 January 2026 Dear Councillor Clydesdale Area Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid - Jerviswood Room, Memorial Hall, 13 St Leonard Street, Lanark, ML11 7AB, The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Catherine McClymont (Chair), Ross Gowland (Depute Chair), Alex Allison, Ralph Barker, Poppy Corbett, Lynsey Hamilton, Mark Horsham, Ross Lambie, Richard Lockhart, Eileen Logan, Julia Marrs, Ian McAllan, David Shearer 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 29 October 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Noting 3 Delivering a Lasting Impact - Routes to Work South Presentation Presentation by N McNaughton, Deputy Chief Executive, Routes to Work South 4 Common Good Update Report Report dated 6 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 14 5 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 15 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 15 - 18 Item(s) for Decision 6 Community Grant Applications Report dated 12 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 19 - 22 Urgent Business 7 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 29 October 2025 Chair: Councillor Catherine McClymont Councillors Present: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Ross Gowland (Depute), Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor Julia Marrs Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Mark Horsham, Councillor Ian McAllan, Councillor David Shearer Attending: Education Resources A French, Headteacher, Leadhills Primary School; M Hendry, Quality Link Officer; A Jessimer, Lead Officer; K McDonald, Headteacher, High Mill Primary School; K Neil, Lead Officer Finance and Corporate Resources J Kerr, Community Engagement Manager; C Lyon, Administration Officer; I Mulholland, Community Participation Development Officer; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant 1 Declaration of Interests The following interests were declared:- Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Marrs Community Grant Applications ♦ The Royal Burgh of Lanark Community Council (CL/16/25) ♦ Kirkfield United Football Club (CL/20/25) Ex officio Member of the Community Council and connection to participants/recipients Connection to participants/recipients Councillors Lockhart and McClymont made a transparency statement in relation to item 7 on the agenda – Community Grant Applications, “The Royal Burgh of Lanark Community Council (CL/16/25),” as they attended its meetings. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Clydesdale Area Committee held on 20 August 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 Education Scotland – High Mill Primary School, Carluke A report dated 10 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of High Mill Primary School, Carluke made by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in June 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 9 September 2025. 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. K McDonald, Headteacher and M Hendry, Quality Link Officer, having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 4 Education Scotland – Leadhills Primary School A report dated 11 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of Leadhills Primary School made by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in April 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 26 August 2025. 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 French, Headteacher and A Jessimer, Lead Officer, having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 5 Community Engagement Team Update 2024/2025 A report dated 15 October 2025 by the Chief Executive was submitted providing an update on the work of the Community Engagement Team in Clydesdale between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. Neighbourhood planning activity was first initiated in South Lanarkshire in 2017 and aimed to tackle inequalities and improve outcomes for local people living in some of South Lanarkshire’s most deprived areas. The Community Engagement Team was established in 2019 to develop community empowerment and participation on behalf of the Council and deliver its duties within the Community Planning Partnership (CPP). The team had co-produced 9 neighbourhood plans in South Lanarkshire’s areas that experienced inequalities. A 10th plan, in East Kilbride South, was currently in progress. The CPP defined the areas as those featuring in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) in the top 20% of deprived communities or higher. The CPP did not currently undertake neighbourhood planning activities in the Clydesdale area. The partnership would review the neighbourhood planning areas through the Marmot Place Programme. 4
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The wider Community Engagement Team continued to maintain contact with local groups and organisations through information sharing with community representatives and was responsive to queries and requests for support. For neighbourhoods in the locality that did not have allocated Participatory Budgeting (PB) funding, the ‘Can Do Community Fund’ was a one-year Investment fund from the Council. The funding aimed to address specific needs and target projects identified through consultation with local communities. At its meeting on 1 May 2024, the Committee approved funding to various groups, as outlined in paragraph 5.2 of the report. An additional Community Asset Transfer Liaison Officer was added to the team for the year 2024/2025 to support the high volume of concessionary asset transfers expected in the Clydesdale Area. The Officer was dedicated to supporting 22 asset transfer enquiries in the area. The post ended in March 2025. A total of 5 community asset transfer requests had been approved for transfer during this period, as detailed in paragraph 6.3 of the report, and were currently undergoing completion. A total of 9 one-year concessionary leases, formerly known as CAT Light, had also been approved during this period, as detailed in paragraph 6.4 of the report. Other projects that the team were involved in were:- community wish list period positive in community venues community partnerships The Community Engagement Manager responded to members’ questions on various aspects the report and was thanked for her comprehensive report. The Community Asset Transfer Liaison Officer and the Community Participation Development Officer were thanked for their work in terms of Community Asset Transfers in the area. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 1 May 2024 (Paragraph 7)] 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 8 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of Clydesdale Area Committee to 9 September 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 9 September 2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 20 August 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 7 Community Grant Applications A report dated 9 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on 7 applications for community grant. 5
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The Committee decided: that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Douglas Universal Connections Users’ Group (CL/11/25) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Amount Awarded: £210 (b) Applicant: Lanark Agricultural Discussion Society (CL/15/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (c) Applicant: The Royal Burgh of Lanark Community Council (CL/16/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £600 Councillor Marrs, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration (d) Applicant: Friends of Gowanpark, Crossford (CL/17/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £600 (e) Applicant: Coalburn Homing Club (CL/18/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £300 (f) Applicant: Forth Breast Cancer Support Group (CL/19/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (g) Applicant: Kirkfield United Football Club, Lanark (CL/20/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £300 Councillor Marrs, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration [Reference: Minutes of 20 August 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 8 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: 28 January 2026 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; (2) that the accounts for Common Good for the year ended 31 March 2025 (section 6 and 7), 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. 4 7
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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 2025 is detailed in section 6. 3.8. An up-to-date position, including planned maintenance and committed projects, is included in sections 7 - 9 for Lanark and section 10 for Biggar. 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 FCR 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 2024/2025 6.1. Appendix 1 to the report shows the 2024/2025 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 30 September 2025. 6.2. The Appendix shows that as at the end of 2024/2025, the Balance Invested in South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund for Lanark and Biggar is £0.344 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 2024/2025. Table 1 - Advances to South Lanarkshire Council Loans Fund Lanark Biggar Total £m £m £m Balance at end 2024/2025 0.318 0.026 0.344 8
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7. Lanark Common Good Fund 7.1. 2024/2025 Year-end position: The Lanark Common Good Account holds both assets and funds. As noted in Table 1 (and Appendix 1), the balance invested in South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund (cash balances available to spend) is £0.318 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 2024/2025 is shown in Table 2. Table 2 - Lanark Common Good - Income and Expenditure 2024/2025 £000 Income Rental Income from various properties 39 Capital Funding (Section 7.4) 688 Interest Received 13 Total Income 740 Expenditure Property Costs 8 Administration of Common Good Account 2 Payments to Other Bodies (Section 7.4) 688 Depreciation and Revaluation Losses 16 Total Expenditure 714 Net Surplus for Year 26 7.4. The Payments to Other Bodies costs incurred during 2024/2025 was for the Lanark Shed Masterplan (£0.688 million). The project was funded from a contribution of capital funding from the Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Fund. 8. Lanark Repairs and Maintenance Budget – Planned Maintenance 2025/2026 8.1. As noted in 3.5. an annual budget of £15,000 is available for the maintenance of Common Good properties in Lanark. As at the last report to the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee (September 2025) there is currently one commitment against this budget for 2025/2026. This is noted below. 8.2. Lanark Racecourse Equestrian Centre: The previous tenant vacated the property at the end of their lease in July 2025. Alternative use for the site is currently being considered, and whilst this is ongoing the site has been secured for health and safety purposes. A request to purchase fencing and to board up and secure the buildings has been given approval by the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Resources from the planned maintenance budget at a cost of £5,540. 8.3. As reported to Finance and Resources Committee in August 2024, and this Committee in December 2024, there were two projects approved from the 2024/2025 planned maintenance budget (section 8.4 and 8.5). An update on these two projects is provided below along with details of further work carried out under the 2024/2025 budget. 9
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8.4. Tolbooth Roof Water Ingress: A survey of the roof at the property had identified a number of defects relating to flashings and coverings. The costs to rectify the issues were quoted at £8,600 and were carried out in September 2025. An update on the final cost will be provided to Finance and Corporate Resources Committee. 8.5. Fence Repair at Cleghorn Road: The section of the fence at Cleghorn Road / Melvinhall Park which required repair to a damaged section has been undertaken by Community and Enterprise Resources and is now complete, with no charge to the common good fund. 8.6. Tote Building Replacement of three Boarded Windows: Following storm damage, three of the boarded windows of the Tote building required replacement at a cost of £1,000. This work was carried out and completed in May 2025 and was approved from the remaining planned maintenance budget carried forward from 2024/2025. 9. Lanark Common Good – Additional Funding Requests 9.1. A number of requests for funding have been received that are either not for repairs and maintenance or which cannot be approved under delegated authority due to level of the expected costs. 9.2. St Nicholas Church Tower: As reported to the Finance and Resources Committee in August 2024 and September 2025, 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. 9.3. Unfortunately, no alternative solutions were identified, and the recommendations remain the same as before, paint applied every 5 years with an annual washdown in between. 9.4. The cost relating to the church tower (£0.070 million) would be met from the Lanark Common Good Fund. This would involve cleaning lichen from the tower, re-painting of the tower walls, works to leadworks, replacement of rotten timbers, additional surveys, preliminaries, and scaffold. 9.5. Housing and Technical Resources have recently met with the Church for an update on how the joint project could move forward. The Church has advised that they have not yet secured the funding required and are looking to review the cost of the works. Any revisions to this cost that will impact on the Common Good, will be brought forward to the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee for consideration. 9.6. Lanark Racecourse Equestrian Centre: As previously stated in section 8.2, the stable buildings within the Equestrian Centre are to be reviewed, in order to determine whether any of the buildings require demolition or refurbishment. The outcome of the review will be provided in an update to the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee and this Committee. 9.7. Lanark Loch Car Park repair: Works required to repair the bottom car park at Lanark Loch car park at an estimated cost of £0.060 million, were approved by Finance and Corporate Resources Committee in August 2024. 10
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9.8. Drainage investigations carried out by the Council’s flood management section are now complete, with further works identified to be progressed alongside the resurfacing of the car park. The current drainage arrangement is unsuitable to be used going forward and it is recommended that the car park drainage is diverted into the Scottish Water scour pipe located beneath the car park. These findings have been passed to the Roads section in order to plan the next phase of work. 9.9. Gate required at Drove Road Path: A request to install a gate to deter use of dirt bikes on the Drove Road path estimated to cost £10,000 was approved by the Finance and Corporate Resources Committee in August 2024. The gate has now been installed at a lower cost of £3,190. 9.10. Lanark Common Good Fund currently has a cash balance held by the Council, and which is readily available to meet expenditure of £0.318 million. Excluding the £0.015 million set aside for planned maintenance, £0.303 million is available to meet the proposed costs of £0.070 million (section 9.2 to 9.5), and the approved costs of £0.060 million (section 9.7). This would leave a balance of £0.173 million. 10. Biggar Common Good Fund 10.1. 2024/2025 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 £0.026m and is the Biggar Common Good Account investment balance. 10.2. There is little expenditure incurred by the Biggar Common Good Account. The net expenditure during 2024/2025, was a charge for the administration of the Account (£134) offset by income received from the Account’s balance being invested in South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund (£1,129). 10.3. Biggar Committed Projects: There are no other committed projects to note. 11. Employee Implications 11.1. None 12. Financial Implications 12.1. All costs identified will be met from the Common Good funds held for Lanark and Biggar. 13. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 13.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 14. Other Implications 14.1. The ongoing repairs and maintenance support the viability of Common Good assets and reduces the Council’s risk to increased liabilities in the future. 15. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements 15.1. 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. 11
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15.2. 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) 6 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee, 4 December 2024 List of Background Papers Finance and Corporate Resources Committee, 10 September 2025 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 12
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Appendix 1 2024/2025 Annual Accounts Lanark Biggar £000 £000 Income and Expenditure Accounts Income for the Year 740 1 Expenditure for the Year (714) - Surplus / (Deficit) to the Balance Sheet 26 1 Balance Sheet Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment 1,659 - Investments Advances to South Lanarkshire Council Loans Fund 318 26 Total Assets 1,977 26 Current Liabilities Creditors (4) - Total Assets less Current Liabilities 1,973 26 Represented By: Common Good Account 1,207 25 Surplus / (Deficit) from Income and Expenditure Accounts 26 1 Amortisation of Revaluation Reserve 6 - Gain / Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets (58) - 1,181 26 Revaluation Reserve Opening Balance 790 - Gain / Loss on Revaluation 8 - Amortisation of Revaluation Reserve (6) - Closing Balance 792 - Total 1,973 26 13
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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 Tote Building Hyndford Road, Lanark, ML11 14
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 28 January 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Forward Programme for Future Meetings 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise members of the forward programme for the meetings of the Clydesdale Area Committee to 18 November 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 18 November 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 18 November 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. 5 15
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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) 15 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 29 October 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 16
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APPENDIX CLYDESDALE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 25 March 2026 Housing and Technical Resources Participatory Budgeting Housing and Technical Resources Youth, Family and Community Learning Service Update Education Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 10 June 2026 SFRS Presentation SFRS South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Update SLLC Playscheme Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 9 September 2026 Police Scotland Presentation Police Scotland Community Engagement Update Chief Executive’s Service Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 18 November 2026 Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 17
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Clydesdale Area Committee Date of Meeting: 28 January 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of 8 community grants from the Clydesdale Area Committee 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: Lanark and District Archaeological Society, Lanark (CL/9/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Estimated Cost: £700 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £350 (standard for outing and entrance fees) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Lanark Amateur Musical Society (CL/22/25) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £2,214 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000* Recommendation: £600 (60% of £1,000) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee * as advised in the guidance, the maximum award available for any one application is normally limited to £1,000 6 19
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(c) Applicant: Coulter WRI (CL/23/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £550 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 (standard for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (d) Applicant: Coalburn Brass Band Family (CL/25/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £300 (standard for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: Lanark Community Development Trust (CL/26/25) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £350 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £210 (60% of £350) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (f) Applicant: Lanark, Biggar and Peebles Foal Society (CL/27/25) 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 (60% of £500) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (g) Applicant: Blackmount Community Council (CL/28/25) 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 20
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(h) Applicant: Black Mount Community Development Trust (CL/30/25) 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 £1,00) 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 £ 8,671 Community grants allocated in this report £ 3,260 Remaining balance £13,819 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. 21
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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) 12 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Clydesdale Area Committee – 29 October 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 22