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Council Offices, Almada Street        
Hamilton, ML3 0AA 
Friday, 22 May 2026 
Dear Councillor 
Community and Enterprise Resources Committee 
The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be
held as follows:- 
Date:  Tuesday, 02 June 2026
Time:  14:00
Venue: Hybrid - Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton,
ML3 0AA 
The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. 
Yours sincerely 
Paul Manning
Chief Executive 
Members
Robert Brown (Chair), Maureen Devlin (Depute Chair), Joe Fagan (ex officio), John
Anderson, Ralph Barker, Walter Brogan, Andy Carmichael, Gerry Convery, Andrea Cowan,
Margaret Cowie, Colin Dewar, Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Ross Gowland, Graeme Horne, Cal
Johnston-Dempsey, Susan Kerr, Martin Lennon, Richard Lockhart, Hugh Macdonald, Ian
McAllan, Kenny McCreary, Davie McLachlan, Carol Nugent, Kirsten Robb, Helen Toner,
David Watson 
Substitutes
Alex Allison, Ross Clark, Margaret Cooper, Allan Falconer, Alistair Fulton, Lynsey Hamilton,
Elaine McDougall, Mark McGeever, Richard Nelson, Graham Scott, David Shearer 
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BUSINESS 
1 Declaration of Interests 
2 Minutes Previous Meeting
Minutes of the meeting of the Community and Enterprise Resources
Committee held on 17 March 2026 submitted for approval as a correct
record.  (Copy attached) 
5 - 20 
Monitoring Item(s) 
3 Community and Enterprise Resources – Workforce Monitoring – 1 January
to 31 March 2026
Joint report dated 28 April 2026 by the Executive Directors (Finance and
Corporate Resources) and (Community and Enterprise Resources). 
(Copy attached) 
21 - 28 
4 Community and Enterprise Resource Plan - Quarter 4 Progress Report
2025/2026
Report dated 1 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and
Enterprise Resources).  (Copy attached) 
29 - 68 
Item(s) for Decision 
5 Community and Enterprise Resource Plan 2026/2027
Report dated 5 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources).  (Copy attached) 
69 - 98 
6 2026/2027 Employability Annual Investment Plan
Report dated 1 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources).  (Copy attached) 
99 - 104 
7 Hagshaw Energy Cluster – Extension of Economic Development Post
Joint report dated 5 May 2026 by the Executive Directors (Community and
Enterprise Resources) and (Finance and Corporate Resources).  (Copy
attached) 
105 - 108 
8 Community Benefit Funds – Renewable Energy Fund - Grant Applications
Report dated 6 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and
Enterprise Resources).  (Copy attached) 
109 - 118 
Item(s) for Noting 
9 Business Gateway Lanarkshire – 2025/2026 Performance Report
Report dated 6 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources).  (Copy attached) 
119 - 126 
10  Community Benefit Funds – Annual Report 2025/2026
Report dated 1 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and
Enterprise Resources).  (Copy attached) 
127 - 142
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11  Community and Enterprise Resources - Notification of Contracts Awarded
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
Report dated 1 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and
Enterprise Resources).  (Copy attached) 
143 - 156 
Urgent Business 
12  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 370 117
Clerk Email: stuart.mcleod@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCES COMMITTEE 
Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street,
Hamilton on 17 March 2026 
Chair:
Councillor Robert Brown 
Councillors Present:
Councillor John Anderson, Councillor Ralph Barker, Councillor Andy Carmichael, Councillor Gerry
Convery, Councillor Andrea Cowan, Councillor Margaret Cowie, Councillor Maureen Devlin
(Depute), Councillor Colin Dewar, Councillor Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Councillor Ross Gowland,
Councillor Cal Johnston-Dempsey, Councillor Susan Kerr, Councillor Richard Lockhart, Councillor
Hugh Macdonald, Councillor Ian McAllan, Councillor Kenny McCreary, Councillor Davie McLachlan,
Councillor Carol Nugent, Councillor Kirsten Robb, Councillor David Shearer (substitute for
Councillor Helen Toner), Councillor David Watson 
Councillors' Apologies:
Councillor Walter Brogan, Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Graeme Horne, Councillor
Martin Lennon, Councillor Helen Toner 
Attending:
Community and Enterprise Resources
K Carr, Executive Director; A Brown, Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services; F
Carlin, Head of Planning and Regulatory Services; E Jordan, Economic Development Officer; K
McGuire, Waste Services Manager; E Millar, Bereavement Services Manager; D Molloy, Team
Leader, Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services; S O’Sullivan, Economic Development Officer; C
Park, Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services; C Reid, Grounds Manager; I Ross,
Economic Development Manager
Finance and Corporate Resources
G Booth, Finance Manager (Strategy); J Davitt, Communications Adviser; L Harvey, Finance
Manager (Resources); S McLeod, Administration Officer; E Maxwell, HR Business Manager; N
Tollan, Administration Assistant 
Chair’s Opening Remarks
The Chair congratulated Kevin Carr on his recent appointment and welcomed him to his first
meeting as the Executive Director. 
1 Declaration of Interests 
No interests were declared. 
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting 
The minutes of the meeting of the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee held on 16
December 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. 
The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record.
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3 Community and Enterprise Resources - Revenue Budget Monitoring 2025/2026 
A joint report dated 16 February 2026 by the Executive Directors (Finance and Corporate
Resources) and (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on the actual
expenditure measured against the revenue budget for the period 1 April 2025 to 23 January
2026 and providing a forecast for the year to 31 March 2026 for Community and Enterprise
Resources. 
A Service Analysis Statement, which outlined key highlights by Service for the Resource, was
provided at Appendix A to the report.  The detailed financial position, with variance explanations
by budget category, was provided in appendices B to G of the report. 
At 23 January 2026, the projected outturn position for the Resource was an underspend of
£0.348 million. 
Virements, proposed to realign budgets across budget categories and with other Resources,
were detailed in the appendices to the report. 
The Finance Manager (Resources) responded to a member’s question in relation to an aspect of
the report. 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that the forecast to 31 March 2026 of an underspend of £0.348 million, as detailed in
Appendix B of the report, be noted; and 
(2) that the proposed budget virements, as detailed in the appendices to the report, be
approved. 
[Reference: Minutes of 16 December 2025 (Paragraph 3)] 
Prior to consideration of this item of business, Councillor Brown made a transparency statement to
advise that he was Chair of Rutherglen 900 
4 Community and Enterprise Resources - Capital Budget Monitoring 2025/2026 
A joint report dated 18 February 2026 by the Executive Directors (Finance and Corporate
Resources) and (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted advising of progress on
the Community and Enterprise Resources’ capital programme 2025/2026 and summarising the
expenditure position at 23 January 2026. 
The revised capital programme for 2025/2026 for the Resource, which amounted to £55.160
million, was based on the programme of projects approved by the Executive Committee on 25
June 2025 and adjustments approved by the Executive Committee on 5 November and 3
December 2025, as detailed in Appendix A to the report. 
Appendix A also provided a forecast for the financial year of £53.410 million and actual
expenditure to 23 January 2026 of £30.964 million. 
Information was also provided on the 2025/2026 investment funding provided to the Resource
and the Leisure and Culture Transformation Fund Programme.
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The Committee decided: that the Community and Enterprise Resources’ capital
programme of £55.160 million, and forecast expenditure of
£53.410 million, be noted. 
[Reference: Minutes of 16 December 2025 (Paragraph 4) and Minutes of the Executive
Committee of 3 December 2025 (Paragraph 4)] 
Councillor Cowan joined the meeting during this item of business 
5 Community and Enterprise Resources - Workforce Monitoring – 1 October to 31
December 2025 
A joint report dated 3 February 2026 by the Executive Directors (Finance and Corporate
Resources) and (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on the following
employee information for Community and Enterprise Resources for the period 1 October to 31
December 2025:- 
 attendance statistics
 occupational health statistics
 accident/incident statistics
 disciplinary hearings, grievances and Dignity at Work cases
 analysis of leavers and exit interviews
 Staffing Watch as at 31 December 2025 
An officer responded to a member’s question in relation to an aspect of the report. 
The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 
[Reference: Minutes of 16 December 2025 (Paragraph 5)] 
6 Council Budget 2026/2027 – Infrastructure and Service Area Investment 
A report dated 26 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted providing further detail in relation to key investment activity relating to
Community and Enterprise Resources. 
The 2026/2027 Budget was agreed at the meeting of South Lanarkshire Council held on 25
February 2026 and represented a significant level of investment for the Council’s communities,
particularly for a wide range of service and infrastructure areas within the remit of Community
and Enterprise Resources. 
Services within the Resource would benefit significantly from the proposals through a
combination of recurring and one-off investment that would allow for operational enhancements,
sustainable environmental and infrastructure improvements, and investment in economic
development. 
Details of the investment areas, including proposals for the allocation of £4.000 million on
various outdoor and recreational enhancements, were provided in the report.  A summary of the
investment areas was also provided at Appendix 1 to the report.
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Officers responded to members’ questions in relation to various aspects of the report and
undertook to:- 
 ensure that employees involved in hedge cutting were provided with an opportunity to
undertake biodiversity training
 provide a member with information regarding the biodiversity needs that were considered
by operatives when hedge cutting
 provide members with progress updates in relation to the upgrading of school MUGA sites 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that the report be noted; and 
(2) that the distribution of the £4.000 million investment on outdoor and recreational
enhancements, as set out in paragraphs 4.18 to 4.20 of the report, be approved. 
[Reference: Minutes of South Lanarkshire Council of 25 February 2026 (Paragraph 3)] 
7 Community Benefit Funds – Renewable Energy Fund – Grant Applications 
A report dated 16 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted on 5 applications to the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).  This
community benefit funding, secured from windfarm developers, had been established to provide
funding to suitable projects providing community benefits in eligible areas. 
It was proposed that, subject to the applicants providing written confirmation that all other
additional funding for the projects had been secured, grants be awarded as detailed in the
report. 
The Committee decided: that, subject to the applicants providing written confirmation
that all other funding for the projects had been secured, a
grant be awarded of up to a maximum of:- 
 £53,862.89 towards eligible costs associated with the
installation of a swing room to Carnwath Golf Club
from Blacklaw Windfarm
 £148,607.65 towards eligible costs associated with
supporting project revenue costs to Community
Volunteers Enabling You from Andershaw, Bank End
Rig and Muirhall Stallashaw Windfarms
 £57,032 towards eligible costs associated with the
restoration of a historic pipe organ to Crawfordjohn
Heritage Venture Trust from Gallawhistle Windfarm
 £189,677.50 towards eligible costs associated with
the employment of a Community Woodland
Development Officer and complete architectural
services through RIBA Stage 2 to Douglasdale REAL
Group from Gallawhistle Windfarm
 £30,000 towards eligible costs associated with the
employment of an Educational Gardener to Lanark
Community Development Trust from Blacklaw
Windfarm 
[Reference: Minutes of 16 December 2025 (Paragraph 8)]
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8 Local Transport Strategy 2026 to 2036 
A report dated 17 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted on the Local Transport Strategy 2026 to 2036. 
The Council faced a range of transportation challenges shaped by its mix of rural communities,
growing towns, and strategic transport corridors.  Pressures on road and rail networks, public
transport accessibility in some areas, and the need to support sustainable travel choices all
contributed to a complex mobility landscape.  To address those issues, the Council required a
continuing and well-developed integrated transport strategy that supported all modes of travel. 
The co-ordinated approach would help ensure that investment was targeted, infrastructure was
future proofed and services met the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.  An integrated
strategy would also play a vital role in creating successful, vibrant and resilient communities,
strengthen connectivity and improve quality of life. 
The previous Local Transport Strategy had been published in 2013, presenting a 10-year vision
for transport in the local area.  A new Strategy, which would cover the period 2026 to 2036 and
identified the Council’s strategic direction in terms of its transportation ambition and potential
areas for investment, had been developed. 
Copies of the draft Strategy had been circulated to members in advance of the meeting and a
summary of the Strategy’s vision, objectives, indicators and themes was provided in the report. 
Details of the proposed Strategy policies and actions were attached at Appendix 1 to the report. 
The Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services responded to members’ questions in
relation to various aspects of the report and undertook to:- 
 submit a report to a future meeting of the Committee on the outcome of the mid-term
review of progress of the Strategy
 look into the possibility of the Council providing learn to cycle training
 provide members with copies of Roads Safety Forum reports relating to Travel to School
issues and submit reports to future meetings of this Committee as appropriate 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that the contents of the report be noted; 
(2) that the Local Transport Strategy 2026 to 2036 be approved; and 
(3) that approval be granted to the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources)
to make any minor amendments to the Strategy arising from the final publication process. 
[Reference: Minutes of 23 April 2024 (Paragraph 14)] 
9 Review of the Management of Trees 
A report dated 23 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted on the review of the management of trees. 
South Lanarkshire Council approved a motion at its meeting held on 10 December 2025 which
noted the financial risks and implications of Ash Dieback Disease (ADD), community concerns
about the height and maintenance of trees, and the risks associated with adverse weather
events.  In response to those concerns, it had been agreed that a review of tree management
would be undertaken and reported to a future meeting of this Committee.
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The report was the first step towards addressing the motion and provided an overview of the
Council’s approach to tree management and set out proposals to review the service and
develop a Tree Canopy Cover Strategy. 
Information was provided on:- 
 tree and woodland assets in South Lanarkshire
 legal and policy considerations in terms of the Council’s statutory obligations relating to the
management of trees, contained in the report and at Appendix 1 to the report 
 the Council’s approach to tree management and progress to date, contained in the report
and at Appendix 2 to the report 
It was proposed that:- 
 the Countryside and Greenspace Team would complete a review of tree management in
South Lanarkshire, over the next 18 months, which would consider strengthening the
Council’s move towards a pro-active approach to tree management.  A further report would
be presented to a future meeting of this Committee detailing any recommendations from
the review
 the Countryside and Greenspace Team would develop a draft Tree Canopy Strategy
which, as well as setting out the Council’s priorities and objectives for the next 10 years,
would fulfil the Council’s statutory duty to prepare a Forestry and Woodland Strategy
 a review of the recommendations from the 12 Urban Woodland Management Plans,
currently being prepared on behalf of the Council, would be undertaken with the aim of
recommending a long-term programme of works for the management of 927 hectares of
wooded areas and identifying any potential funding opportunities 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that the report be noted; and 
(2) that the proposed actions set out above and in Section 7 of the report be approved. 
[Reference: Minutes of 17 September 2024 (Paragraph 12) and Minutes of South Lanarkshire
Council of 10 December 2025 (Paragraph 17)] 
10 Appointment of Public Analyst and Food Examiner 
A report dated 24 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted requesting approval of the appointment of a Public Analyst and Food
Examiner. 
Amongst the duties and roles of South Lanarkshire’s Environmental Services, there was a need
for officers to assess a range of produce and goods such as food, water and toys and have
those items tested to ensure they were safe and complied with statutory standards. 
Within this context and as required by Local Government (Scotland) Acts, councils were required
to appoint one or more Public Analyst to carry out duties under the Food Safety Act 1990.  Whilst
there was no statutory requirement to appoint Food Examiners, it was considered prudent to do
so. 
The City of Edinburgh Council had been contracted to undertake analytical services on behalf of
the Council since 2007.  At its meeting held on 30 May 2023, the Committee approved the
appointment of Karen Maddison as Public Analyst and Agricultural Analyst.  
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In order to bolster capacity and improve resilience, it was proposed that Jane Couper BSc
(Hons), M.Chem.A, C.Chem, FRSC of Edinburgh Scientific Services be appointed as Public
Analyst and Food Examiner with immediate effect. 
The Committee decided: that the appointment of Jane Couper of Edinburgh
Scientific Services, to act on behalf of South Lanarkshire
Council as Public Analyst and Food Examiner, be
approved. 
[Reference: Minutes of 30 May 2023 (Paragraph 6)] 
11 Enabling Commercial Space Programme – Project Update 
A report dated 13 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted providing an update on South Lanarkshire’s projects in relation to the
Enabling Commercial Space Programme. 
In February 2024, the Glasgow City Region (GCR) Cabinet agreed that an allocation of £64.570
million from the City Deal Infrastructure Fund, previously allocated for improvements in
connectivity to Glasgow Airport, be allocated towards a new, regional project of significant scale,
allowing the City Deal to support new opportunities and priorities that had emerged since the
initial programme was developed in 2013/2014. 
The GCR Cabinet had also agreed that, as required by the City Deal Assurance Framework, the
Programme Prioritisation Framework process be used to identify the new regional project and,
at the conclusion of this process, the “Enabling Commercial Space Programme” expression of
interest had been ranked highest based on a number of factors detailed in the report. 
The main investment objectives of the Enabling Commercial Space Programme were to:- 
 address market failure in areas of GCR where there were particular barriers in the
development of new or refurbished commercial and industrial floorspace
 create flexible business space capable of meeting business requirements for a broad
range of sectors
 create serviced industrial land capable of immediate development
 create opportunities for employment and inclusive growth with particular emphasis on
making connections to local communities, schools and colleges in preparation for
employment, particularly in areas of deprivation and targeting people drawn from
disadvantaged or Protected Characteristic groups, including women and young people
 bring sites on the Vacant and Derelict Land Register back into use
 attract mobile and private sector investment both from abroad and from indigenous
companies
 create sustainable, high quality business locations to support small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs), supply chain businesses and start-ups 
Progress made in relation to the following projects was detailed in the report:- 
 Red Tree Labs
 industrial unit upgrade and retrofit
 Cathcart Road industrial units 
Further reports would be submitted to future meetings of this Committee for consideration as full
business cases were developed for projects.
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The Committee decided: that the progress in the delivery of the Enabling
Commercial Space Programme be noted. 
[Reference: Minutes of 16 December 2025 (Paragraph 10) and Minutes of the Executive
Committee of 4 February 2026 (Paragraph 7)] 
Prior to consideration of this item of business, Councillor Brown made a transparency statement to
advise that he was a member of the Clyde Gateway Board 
12 Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire – Net Zero Community Grant Fund 
A report dated 11 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted advising of plans to launch the Clyde Wind Farm South Lanarkshire
Net Zero Community Grant Fund. 
A key priority of the Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy 2022 to
2027 was to empower communities to take climate action and to be more environmentally
sustainable.  To facilitate this, the Council launched a climate emergency community grant
scheme in January 2022, awarding £340,000 to 108 community climate projects over a 3 year
period.  This grant scheme had since closed due to lack of available funding, however,
community groups had continued to show a strong interest in this type of support. 
The SSE Clyde Wind Farm Fund, which was administered by the Council and had been in
operation since 2009, had an annual income of £1,387,428 in 2024/2025.  The legal agreement
with SSE divided the fund into 70% for the local Community Fund, which was reported within the
annual Community Benefits report, and 30% to the Development Fund. 
SSE Renewables and the Council had entered into an agreement on the allocation of £450,000
from the Development Fund to a new Council community grant programme operating over a 3
year period.  The funding would not be tied to specific financial years and would be distributed
as demand required to allow flexibility for applicants and ensure the best possible projects. 
Details of the arrangements for the Grant Fund, including award amounts and requirements for
match funding, eligibility criteria, the requirement for projects to align with the Council’s climate
change, sustainability, and climate change adaptation objectives, as well as the mechanism for
applying, were provided in the report. 
Grant awards of less than £20,000 would be approved under the Council’s Scheme of
Delegation while grant awards over £20,000 would be submitted to this Committee for approval. 
The grants programme would launch in summer 2026 and be advertised through the Council’s
website and social media channels as well as via community groups, community councils and
community partners. 
The Committee decided: that the arrangements for the Clyde Wind Farm South
Lanarkshire Net Zero Community Grant Fund, as detailed
in the report, be noted.
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13 Douglas Valley Community-Led Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism
Project 
A report dated 17 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted providing:- 
 an overview of the Douglas Valley Community-led Outdoor Recreation and Adventure
Tourism Project
 an update on progress and the next steps 
The Douglas Valley Advisory Group (DVAG) was constituted in 2023 and represented the 6
communities surrounding the Hagshaw Energy Cluster, ie Coalburn, Douglas, Glespin,
Lesmahagow, Muirkirk and Rigside and Douglas Water.  Each area was represented by a
community council representative and an individual representative selected by the community
councils by application. 
DVAG advised the Council on the investment of funds that furthered the delivery of key
priorities, as outlined in the Hagshaw Energy Cluster Development Framework adopted by East
Ayrshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council Planning Authorities in October 2022 as
supplementary planning guidance. 
The Development Framework outlined 6 key themes related to the proposed sustainable
development of the Hagshaw Energy Cluster and surrounds as follows:- 
 realising the renewable energy opportunity
 resilient and connected communities
 co-ordinated enhancement of nature
 a strong identity, of heritage, people and place
 inclusive, sustainable growth
 outdoor recreation to support health and wellbeing 
The Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism (ORAT) project, which was funded by the UK
Shared Prosperity Fund, supported the health and wellbeing theme and was the first project
progressed by the Council on behalf of DVAG. 
The project had set out a phased development of proposals comprising of 3 main elements,
details of which were provided in the report, with an estimated capital cost of £14.5 million over
the next 10 to 15 years. 
The proposals would be delivered with a variety of identified partners as part of a 3-phase
process and details of what would be delivered as part of phase 1 were provided in the report. 
The Committee decided: that the progress being made to deliver the Douglas Valley
Community-led Outdoor Recreation and Adventure
Tourism Project be noted. 
14 Clydesdale Way – Project Update 
A report dated 17 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted providing an update on the UK Government funded Clydesdale Way
project.
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In 2021/2022, the Council worked in partnership with Scottish Borders and Dumfries and
Galloway Councils to develop a joint bid for Round 2 of the UK Levelling Up Fund (LUF).  The
joint ‘Three Rivers Active Tourism Project’ bid had focused on providing significant community
benefits and improving culture and rural economies.  The bid comprised of 3 projects, 1 from
each of the 3 local authorities.  The bid had been unsuccessful at Round 2, however, on 20
November 2023, the UK Government advised that the Project had provisionally been awarded
£22,809,416, with £6,795,000 allocated to the Clydesdale Way project.  The total cost of the
Clydesdale Way project was £7,550,000, with the Council contributing £755,000 of match
funding as required by the LUF. 
LUF criteria had specified that grant funding should be spent by March 2026, however, updated
guidance from the UK Government had extended delivery to March 2028.  The Clydesdale Way
project would be delivered to meet this timescale. 
The project had focused on the rural path and cycling network through the development of the
Clydesdale Way to address the gaps in the regional paths network, create investment in
infrastructure to develop tourism in the area and establish active travel links between local
communities. 
The proposed route, shown at Appendix 1 to the report, started at the end of the Clyde Walkway
at Bonnington Lynn.  From Wolfeclyde at Biggar, the route would travel towards the John
Buchan Way at Broughton in the Scottish Borders and continue past Coulter, Abington,
Crawford, Elvanfoot and Leadhills to join the Southern Upland Way in Wanlockhead in Dumfries
and Galloway.  The overall route would include high-level and low-level routes and would be
developed by connecting a mixture of unclassified roads, existing tracks and new paths which
would require over 100 landowner agreements. 
Information was provided on:- 
 project governance arrangements
 the appointments of Turner and Townsend Project Management as lead consultant and
Stantec as subcontractor leading on landowner engagement, consultation, branding,
marketing, environmental considerations, active travel and infrastructure
 progress made to date
 next steps and associated timescales 
Following lengthy discussions with landowners, it had been identified that landowner agreement
for 3 sections of the route would not be forthcoming.  The Project Board had agreed to end
discussions with those landowners and 2 sections were being reviewed to identify alternative
routes.  The remaining section had been removed from the project. 
The Committee decided: that the progress with the delivery of the Clydesdale Way
project be noted. 
[Reference:  Minutes of the Clydesdale Area Committee of 1 May 2024 (Paragraph 5)] 
15 Business Gateway Lanarkshire – 2025/2026 Interim Performance Report 
A report dated 13 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted providing an overview of the activities and performance achieved up
to the end of Quarter 3 2025/2026 by the Business Gateway Lanarkshire (BGL) service. 
Business Gateway was a nationally branded service which was delivered by individual local
authorities providing free, impartial advice and support to pre-start, new start and existing
businesses.
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Business Gateway had the following core service objectives:- 
 support more people with ambitions to start a business
 support more businesses to survive and achieve their growth ambitions
 support more people with their aspirations for high business growth
 support more people from under-represented groups to access mainstream business
support 
The report provided performance information up to the end of Quarter 3 on:- 
 enquiries from pre-start/new start businesses and existing businesses
 business start-up service
 existing business services
 expert help support 
 quality assurance
 workshops and events 
Details were also provided on continued marketing activities to expand the brand visibility of
BGL and key priorities and planned areas of activity in Quarter 4. 
The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 
16 Flood Risk Management in South Lanarkshire 
A report dated 17 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted providing an overview of Flood Risk Management (FRM) in South
Lanarkshire. 
Flooding issues across South Lanarkshire were generally localised in nature and varied
significantly by location, making their overall extent difficult to quantify with certainty.  The
Council’s road and drainage networks interacted with a range of watercourses, surface water
systems and sewer networks, often across multiple catchments, resulting in a fragmented
drainage environment.  Responsibility for those were normally outwith the Council’s
responsibilities, therefore, discussions and agreements with third parties were often needed to
take projects forward. 
Evidence from recent flood risk and surface water assessments indicated that, across South
Lanarkshire, flooding was predominantly associated with surface water and carriageway
flooding rather than river flooding and/or repeated and significant flooding of internal properties,
with the exception of Coulter where remedial work was underway to manage this.  Reported
incidents were more commonly related to roads, underpasses, and other low-lying sections of
the transport network during intense rainfall, which could cause disruption due to system
capacity issues, such as Scottish Water foul sewer and surface water systems, but were
generally short-lived. 
Climate change predictions indicated that Scotland would experience an increasingly warmer
and wetter weather shift.  South Lanarkshire was, therefore, predicted to experience more
intense and/or prolonged rainstorms, resulting in greater water surges through the river
networks, leading to an increase in intensity and frequency of flood events. 
The most recent National Flood Risk Assessment stated that during the medium likelihood
flooding scenario (a 1 in 200-year storm), there were 8,500 homes, businesses, and services at
risk of flooding within South Lanarkshire, which equated to 1 in every 19 properties across the
Council area.
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The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 had been brought in to improve the
assessment and sustainable management of flood risk across Scotland, provide a framework for
co-ordination and co-operation between organisations, and provide a revised statutory process
for flood protection schemes.  The Act placed duties upon the Council as a Responsible
Authority and provided the Council with additional powers to carry out those duties.  Details of
those duties and powers were provided in the report. 
Information was also provided on:- 
 the National Flood Risk Assessment (NFRA) updated by SEPA in 2018 (the 2025 NFRA
data would be available from spring 2026) and the locations identified as Potentially
Vulnerable Areas (PVAs)
 Local Flood Risk Management Plans
 Scotland’s National Flood Resilience Strategy (2024)
 the findings and recommendations of Audit Scotland’s flooding in communities audit
carried out in August 2025
 examples of the Council’s response and priorities in terms of the duties placed upon it by
the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 in relation to:-
 mapping, assessing and clearing watercourses
 maintaining existing drainage infrastructure
 its ‘Managing Flood Risk’ procedure
 watercourse telemetry equipment
 development management
 flood studies and surface water management plans
 flood protection works/schemes 
Details of key priority areas and projects which had had been delivered or were being
progressed and/or reviewed were provided in Appendix 1 to the report. 
The Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services responded to a member’s question on
an aspect of the report and undertook to provide members with an FRM online workshop in the
spring or summer 2026. 
The Committee decided: that the contents of the report be noted. 
Councillor Watson left and rejoined the meeting during this item of business 
17 Active Travel Schemes in South Lanarkshire 
A report dated 17 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted on Active Travel Schemes in South Lanarkshire. 
South Lanarkshire Council approved a motion at its meeting held on 1 October 2025 declaring a
climate emergency.  The motion referred to the serious and immediate threat of climate change
and the need to accelerate the pace of delivering action.  As part of the final motion, a request
was made for a report to be submitted to Committee providing an update on active travel
investment and its effectiveness to allow for further scrutiny. 
Encouraging people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys was essential to achieving
the goals of several key policies including the National Transport Strategy, National Planning
Framework 4 (NPF4), Strathclyde Partnership for Transport’s (SPT) Regional Transport
Strategy for the West of Scotland 2023 to 2038, South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2
(SLLDP2) and the draft Local Transport Strategy 2026 to 2036.
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To provide a focus for the development of active travel infrastructure, the Council had prepared
Active Travel Studies for all major settlements in South Lanarkshire.  Engagement with
residents, elected members and stakeholders informed the development of those studies,
through questionnaire surveys, workshops and online mapping for location-based comments. 
Feedback from residents and stakeholders frequently highlighted the need for dedicated cycle
routes, safer crossings and speed reduction measures to encourage more active travel.  Those
engagement activities, along with analysis of journey origins and attractors and with reference to
the latest best practice design guidance, informed the development of aspirational and coherent
active travel network plans for each area.  Those plans included priorities for route
implementation. 
In 2024/2025, Transport Scotland introduced a new tiered model for funding active travel
delivery in Scotland.  The Active Travel Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) was now the primary vehicle
for the Scottish Government to fund active travel infrastructure.  As a replacement for the
Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets Fund, ATIF Tier 1 was provided directly to local authorities
through the General Capital Grant.  ATIF Tier 2 was open to applications to support the design,
development and delivery of active travel infrastructure. 
Information was provided on:- 
 expected ATIF Tier 1 funding for 2026/2027
 11 bids for ATIF Tier 2 funding for 2026/2027 totalling £720,000, details of which were
provided at Appendix 1 to the report
 key schemes that had been delivered in the last 4 financial years and the current financial
year
 benefits, monitoring and evaluation of active travel, including cycle usage, with the average
daily counts of people cycling at count sites during the period 2021 to 2025 detailed at
Appendix 2 to the report 
The Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services responded to a member’s question on
an aspect of the report. 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that the contents of the report be noted; and 
(2) that it be noted that, depending upon funding availability, active travel infrastructure
improvements would continue to be developed and implemented in line with the objectives
of the National, Regional and Local Transport Strategy. 
[Reference: Minutes of South Lanarkshire Council of 1 October 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 
18 Bereavement Services Update 
A report dated 25 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted providing an update on:- 
 legislative changes impacting on Bereavement Services
 the Bereavement Services Strategy 
The key piece of legislation governing the Bereavement Service was the Burial and Cremation
(Scotland) Act 2016 which was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 22 March 2016 and
received Royal Assent on 28 April 2016.  
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A working group, led by the Scottish Government, had been formed in July 2016 to work on the
regulations of the Act.  Priority had been given to implementing Part 2 (Cremation) of the Act
and resulted in the Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2019 being introduced from 4 April 2019. 
The Covid-19 pandemic had delayed progress, however, The Burial (Management) (Scotland)
Regulations 2025 and the Burial and Cremation (Inspection) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 were
approved by the Scottish Parliament on 8 January 2025. 
Furthermore, The Burial and Cremation (Applications and Registers) (Miscellaneous
Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 had come into force on 2 March 2026.  The
Regulations amended the Cremation (Scotland) Regulations 2019 and the Burial (Applications
and Register) (Scotland) Regulations 2024. 
To support The Burial and Cremation (Inspection) (Scotland) Regulations 2025, a Funeral
Sector Register (“the Register”) had been introduced on 1 April 2025 which would act as a
single point of information about the funeral sector in Scotland and granted powers to Funeral
Sector Inspectors to undertake inspections to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and
requirements. 
Sections 14 and 16 of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016, which had come into force
on 1 March 2026, addressed the duration of burial rights and the implications for residents who
purchased lairs.  The implications for the Council in terms of how it managed lairs were detailed
in the report. 
By way of an update on the Bereavement Services Strategy, which was approved by the
Executive Committee at its meeting held on 26 June 2024, information was provided on:- 
 the uptake of direct cremations and simple service cremations
 actions taken to:-
 identify lairs previously unused within existing cemetery boundaries
 maximise land use within existing cemetery boundaries
 develop a plan to reclaim burial ground where the right of burial had been purchased
but had not been exercised
 the benefits that would result from the Services’ transition to a cloud-based IT system 
Officers responded to members’ questions in relation to various aspects of the report and the
Executive Director undertook to submit reports to future meetings of the Committee on the
outcomes of the 5-yearly reviews of cemetery provision and capacity, with the next review due
to be undertaken in 2028. 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that the legislative changes within the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) 2016 Act and The
Burial (Management) (Scotland) Regulations 2025, outlined in section 4 of the report, be
noted; and 
(2) that the progress of the Bereavement Services Strategy, outlined in section 5 of the report,
be noted. 
[Reference: Minutes of 30 May 2023 (Paragraph 10) and Minutes of the Executive Committee
of 26 June 2024 (Paragraph 11)] 
19 Urgent Business 
There were no items of urgent business.
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20 Exclusion of Press and Public 
The Committee decided: that, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973, the press and public be excluded from
the meeting for the following item of business on the
grounds that it was likely that there would be disclosure of
exempt information in terms of Paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I
of Schedule 7A of the Act. 
21 Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan Update
A report dated 15 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources) was submitted:- 
 on the progress of the Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan
 outlining the next steps, projects and the potential to work with the Pride in Place
Neighbourhood Board to deliver common priorities 
Information was provided on:- 
 the background to the Masterplan
 the appointment of project management support
 a ‘Town Centre First’ programme of works
 confirmation that UK Government Pride in Place Programme funding of up to £20 million
(capital and revenue) had been awarded, subject to approval by the Pride in Place
Neighbourhood Board
 the purchase of the former Bairds building, its demolition and plans to seek development
proposals which would complement the redevelopment of the Regent Centre
 wider project considerations
 Common Good considerations 
Details of the projects forming the ‘Town Centre First’ programme of works, including details of
their current status and initial indicative budgets, were provided at Appendix 1 to the report. 
In order to progress activity, delegated authority had been requested for the Executive Director
(Community and Enterprise Resources), in consultation with the Executive Director (Housing
and Technical Resources) and the Head of Administration and Legal Services, to progress the
delivery of the ‘Town Centre First’, wider Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan and associated
projects. 
The Economic Development Manager provided an update on further progress since the writing
of the report and responded to members’ questions in relation to various aspects of the report. 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that the update on the work on the Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan delivery be noted; 
(2) that the updated project list being scoped for the first stage of investment in the
Masterplan, as detailed at Appendix 1 to the report, be noted; 
(3) that the work to continue to develop the next steps and longer-term project delivery, in
consultation with the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board, be noted;
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(4) that the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources), in consultation with
the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) and the Head of Administration
and Legal Services, be authorised to progress the delivery of the “Town Centre First”,
wider Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan and associated projects; and 
(5) that the decision to exercise the pre-emption clause to purchase the former Bairds building
be noted. 
[Reference: Minutes of the Executive Committee of 21 February 2024 (Paragraph 6), 4
February 2026 (Paragraph 9) and 4 March 2026 (Paragraph 14) and Minutes of
Community and Enterprise Resources Committee of 12 August 2025 (Paragraph
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Community and Enterprise Resources Committee
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)  
Subject: Community and Enterprise Resources – Workforce
Monitoring – 1 January to 31 March 2026 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 provide employment information for 1 January to 31 March 2026 relating to
Community and Enterprise Resources
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that the following employment information for 1 January to 31 March 2026
relating to Community and Enterprise Resources be noted:- 
 attendance statistics
 occupational health
 accident/incident statistics
 discipline, grievance and Dignity at Work cases
 analysis of leavers and exit interviews
 staffing watch as at 14 March 2026 
[1recs]
3. Background
3.1. As part of the Council’s performance management arrangements, regular workforce
monitoring reports are submitted to Committee. This report for Community and
Enterprise Resources provides information on the position for 1 January to 31 March
2026. 
4. Monitoring Statistics
4.1. Attendance Statistics (Appendix 1) 
Information on absence statistics is analysed for the month of March 2026 for
Community and Enterprise Resources. 
The Resource absence figure for March 2026 was 8.0%, this figure has decreased
by 0.1% when compared to the last month and is 1.3% higher than the Council-wide
figure.  When compared to March 2025, the Resource absence figure has increased
by 0.6%. 
Based on the absence figures at March 2026 and annual trends, the annual average
absence for the Resource for 2025/2026 is 7.2%, compared to the Council-wide
average figure of 6.0%.
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Managers follow the procedures outlined in the Maximising Attendance Policy to
support employees to remain at work, or to return to work after a sickness absence. 
There are comprehensive employee supports in place and additionally, Personnel
Services work in close partnership with line managers and Resource Management
Teams on a case management basis to ensure that appropriate actions are taken. 
4.2. Occupational Health (Appendix 2) 
In terms of referrals to occupational health, 450 referrals were made this period. 
This is an increase of 99 when compared with the same period last year. 
4.3. Accident/Incident Statistics (Appendix 2)
There were 41 accidents/incidents recorded within the Resource this period. 
4.4. Discipline, Grievance and Dignity at Work (Appendix 2) 
During the period, 25 disciplinary hearings were held within the Resource, this figure
remains the same when compared to the same period last year.  No appeals were
heard by the Resource, this figure has decreased by 4 when compared to the same
period last year.  Three grievances were raised within the Resource, this figure
remains the same when compared to the same period last year.  Four Dignity at
Work complaints were raised within the Resource, this figure has increased by 3
when compared to the same period last year. 
4.5. Analysis of Leavers (Appendix 2a) 
There was a total of 39 leavers this period eligible to complete an exit questionnaire. 
The number of leavers has increased by 16, when compared with the same period
last year.  During the period 8 exit questionnaires were completed, this figure has
increased by 5 when compared to the same period last year. 
5. Staffing Watch (Appendix 3)
5.1. There has been an increase of 13 employees in post from 13 December 2025 to 14
March 2026.   
6. Employee Implications
6.1. There are no implications for employees arising from the information presented in
this report. 
7. Financial Implications
7.1. All financial implications are accommodated within existing budgets. 
8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
8.1. There are no climate change, sustainability and environmental implications in terms
of the information contained within this report. 
9. Other Implications
9.1. There are no implications for sustainability or risk in terms of the information
contained within this report. 
10. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
10.1. 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. 
10.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information
contained in this report.
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Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 
Kevin Carr
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
28 April 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent
 Fair, open and sustainable
 Ambitious, self aware and improving
 Excellent employer
 Focused on people and their needs
 Working with and respecting others 
Previous References
 Community and Enterprise Resources – 17 March 2026 
List of Background Papers
 Monitoring information provided by Finance and Corporate Resources 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Elaine Maxwell, HR Business Manager
Ext:  4647  (Tel:  01698 454647)
E-mail:  Elaine.Maxwell@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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2023 /
2024
2024 /
2025
2025 /
2026
2023 /
2024
2024 /
2025
2025 /
2026
2023 /
2024
2024 /
2025
2025 /
2026
2023 /
2024
2024 /
2025
2025 /
2026
% % % % % % % % % % % %
April 3.6 3.2 3.5 April 6.3 6.8 7.2 April 6.0 6.3 6.6 April 5.1 5.2 5.7
May 3.7 3.1 2.6 May 6.3 6.3 7.4 May 5.9 5.9 6.6 May 5.1 5.3 5.6
June 4.3 4.1 3.6 June 5.9 6.4 7.4 June 5.7 6.0 6.8 June 4.7 5.2 5.4
July 2.3 3.8 3.6 July 4.6 4.5 5.9 July 4.3 4.4 5.5 July 3.8 4.1 4.3
August 3.0 3.4 2.5 August 5.2 6.2 6.7 August 4.9 5.7 6.1 August 4.1 4.7 4.7
September 2.5 3.8 3.5 September 7.1 7.5 8.2 September 6.4 6.9 7.4 September 5.3 6.1 6.1
October 2.0 4.2 3.3 October 7.0 7.2 8.2 October 6.3 6.7 7.4 October 5.1 6.0 6.2
November 2.6 3.6 3.3 November 8.1 8.3 8.6 November 7.3 7.6 7.7 November 6.2 6.9 7.0
December 3.0 3.8 4.6 December 7.5 8.1 9.1 December 6.8 7.4 8.4 December 6.6 7.0 7.5
January 3.6 3.9 4.1 January 7.4 7.8 8.0 January 6.9 7.2 7.4 January 6.1 6.7 6.5
February 4.0 4.0 3.6 February 7.8 8.7 9.0 February 7.2 7.9 8.1 February 6.4 7.0 6.8
March 3.2 3.5 4.8 March 7.9 8.2 8.6 March 7.2 7.4 8.0 March 6.3 6.8 6.7
Annual Average 3.2 3.7 3.6 Annual Average 6.8 7.2 7.9 Annual Average 6.2 6.6 7.2 Annual Average 5.4 5.9 6.0
590 2862 3452 15769No of Employees at 31 March 2026 No of Employees at 31 March 2026 No of Employees at 31 March 2026 No of Employees at 31 March 2026
Appendix 1
Absence Trends - 2023/2024, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026
Community and Enterprise Resources
APT&C Council WideManual Workers Resource Total
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Jan to Mar Jan to Mar
2025 2026
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Number of Employees Attending
EMPLOYEE COUNSELLING SERVICE
Total Number of Referrals
PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE
Total Number of Referrals
REFERRALS TO EMPLOYEE SUPPORT OFFICER 117 133
REFERRALS TO COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR
THERAPY 0 0
TOTAL 351 450
Jan to Mar Jan to Mar
2025 2026
Specified Injuries* 1 0
Minor 14 20
Near Miss *** 0 10
Violent Incident:  Physical**** 5 9
Violent Incident:  Verbal***** 4 2
Total Accidents/Incidents 24 41
Jan to Mar Jan to Mar
2025 2026
Total Number of Hearings 25 25
Total Number of Appeals 4 0
Appeals Pending 0 0
Time Taken to Convene Hearing - 1 January  to 31 March 2026
0-3 Weeks 4-6 Weeks Over 6 Weeks
7 7 11
Jan to Mar Jan to Mar
2025 2026
Number of Grievances 3 3
Number Resolved at Stage 2 3 0
Still in Progress 0 3
Jan to Mar Jan to Mar
2025 2026
Number of Incidents 1 4
Number Resolved at Formal Stage 1 0
Still in Process 0 4
RECORD OF DIGNITY AT WORK
108 151
CAUSE OF ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
*A Specified Injury is any fracture (other than to the fingers, thumbs or toes), amputation, loss of sight,
serious burns, crushing injury, scalping, loss of consciousness caused by asphyxiation/ head injury, a
chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or penetrating injury as defined by the HSE.
**Over 3 day / over 7day absence is an injury sustained outwith specified injury category that results in a
period of absence of absence as defined by the HSE. 
***Near Miss - Any unexpected, unplanned occurrence (except Dangerous Occurrences) that does not
lead to injury of persons, damage to property, plant or equipment but may have done so in different
****Physical violent incidents are included in the "Specified" figures, where applicable, to provide the
****Physical violent incidents and ***** Verbal Violent Incidents are included in the "Over 3-day or Over 7-
day" figures, where applicable, to provide the "Total Over 3-day or Over 7-day" figures.
****Physical Violent Incidents and ***** Verbal Violent Incidents are included in the "Minor" figures, where
applicable, to provide the "Total Minor" figures.
RECORD OF DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
RECORD OF GRIEVANCE HEARINGS
6 1
Appendix 2
COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCES
120 165
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Jan to Mar Jan to Mar
2025 2026
Career Advancement 5 10
Child Caring / Caring Responsibilities 0 5
Moving outwith area 2 1
Personal Reasons 8 9
Other 8 14
Total Number of Leavers Eligible for Exit Questionnaire 23 39
Number of Exit Questionnaires completed 3 8
Percentage of questionnaires conducted 13% 21%
ANALYSIS OF REASONS FOR LEAVING
Appendix 2a
COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCES
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As at 14 March 2026
Total Number of Employees
F/T P/T F/T P/T
1235 341 254 1546
Chief Officer Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Fixed SCP Teacher TOTAL
4.00 1601.75 416.42 268.73 51.63 16.60 0.00 2.00 0.00 2361.13
As at 13 December 2025
Total Number of Employees
F/T P/T F/T P/T
1237 343 244 1539
Chief Officer Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Fixed SCP Teacher TOTAL
5.00 1672.59 414.51 270.11 48.63 17.60 0.00 2.00 0.00 2430.44
3363
*Full - Time Equivalent No of Employees
Salary Bands
3376
*Full - Time Equivalent No of Employees
Salary Bands
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
Appendix 3
JOINT STAFFING WATCH RETURN
COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE RESOURCES
MALE FEMALE TOTAL
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Community and Enterprise Resources Committee
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)  
Subject: Community and Enterprise Resource Plan - Quarter 4
Progress Report 2025/2026 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 provide the Community and Enterprise Resource Plan Quarter 4 Progress
Report 2025/2026, for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
[1purpose]
2. Recommendations
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- 
(1) that the Community and Enterprise Resource Plan Quarter 4 Progress Report
2025/2026, as summarised in paragraph 5.2 and attached as Appendix 2 of
this report, be noted; 
(2) that the key achievements made by the Resource to date, as detailed in
paragraph 5.3 of this report, be noted; 
(3) that the areas for improvement and associated management actions as
detailed in paragraph 5.4 of this report, be noted; and
(4) that the additional scrutiny of changes in measure status between Quarter 2
and Quarter 4, as summarised in paragraph 5.5 and detailed at Appendix 3 of
this report, be noted. 
3. Background
3.1. The Community and Enterprise (CER) Resource Plan 2025/2026 was approved by
Community and Enterprise Resources Committee on 13 May 2025 and noted by the
Executive Committee on 25 June 2025 and sets out the outcomes, measures and
actions to be managed and delivered by the Resource for the financial year
2025/2026.   
3.2. The Resource Plan follows the agreed corporate structure and style.  The Plan is a
key element of the Council’s performance management arrangements and provides
details of the context within which the Resource operates and establishes actions
and measures for the year ahead based on the Outcomes set out in the Council Plan
Connect 2022 to 2027. 
4. Resource Outcomes 2025/2026
4.1. The Resource has established a number of outcomes to support the delivery of the
Connect Outcomes in 2025/2026.  These are detailed at Appendix 1.
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5. Quarter 4 Progress Report 2025/2026
5.1. Progress against all Resource Plan measures is contained in the Quarter 4 Progress
Report 2025/2026, attached as Appendix 2.  This report has been produced from the
Council’s performance management reporting system IMPROVe, and uses a traffic
light format with the following definitions to give a status report on each measure:-  
Status Definition
Blue Project complete
Green The timescale or target has been met as per expectations
Amber There has been minor slippage against timescale or minor shortfall
against target
Red There has been major slippage against timescale or major shortfall
against target
Report
later
The information is not yet available to allow us to say whether the
target has been reached or not.  This will be reported when available
Contextual Included for ‘information only’, to set performance information in context 
5.2. Measures which are classified as ‘red’ are considered in detail at section 5.4 of this
report.  To ensure adequate scrutiny of performance across all Resources, the
Council’s Performance and Review Scrutiny Forum may consider ‘red’ and/or
‘amber’ measures at a future meeting. 
The overall summary of progress to date is set out in the table below:- 
Status Measures
Statistical Project Total %
Blue - 12 12 20%
Green  15 22 37 61.7%
Amber  3 5 8 13.3%
Red     1 - 1 1.7%
Report later/Contextual 2 - 2 3.3%
Totals  21 39 60 100%   
(Data correct as at 29-04-2026)  
5.3. Key achievements for 2025/2026, to date, are noted below:-  
5.3.1. 
Connect Outcome  Communities and Environment 
Resource
Outcome
Achievement
High-quality streets,
parks and other
public areas ensure
South Lanarkshire is
a place where
people want to live,
work, visit and
invest
The percentage of streets found to be acceptable during
Litter Monitoring Systems Surveys carried out over
2025/2026 was 93.9%.  This is better than the annual
target of 92% and is better than performance over the
previous three years.
Communities are
encouraged and
supported to
reduce, re-use and
recycle their waste
The Waste Services review was completed and the
percentage of household waste sent to landfill in the
calendar year January to December 2025 was 1.17%, well
within the target to be below 5%.
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Connect Outcome  Communities and Environment 
Resource
Outcome
Achievement
Communities are
well connected
There was an increase of 11.61% in the percentage of
properties with full fibre connection during 2025/2026,
bringing the percentage of properties up to 70.48%,
compared with the 2024-25 figure (58.87%)
The Council
addresses climate
change by reducing
carbon emissions,
protecting our
natural environment,
adapting to the
impacts of climate
change, and acting
sustainably
Work is continuing on the regional collaboration initiative to
expand and enhance vehicle charging infrastructure across
the west.  A consultant has been appointed to project
manage the next phase and to prepare tender
documentation.
As part of the preparations for the South Lanarkshire Local
Development Plan 3 (LDP3), the Evidence Report was
presented to Executive Committee in November 2025 and
South Lanarkshire Council in December 2025.  The Report
was submitted to Scottish Ministers in December 2025.
All roads, footways,
cycle routes,
bridges and
associated
infrastructure are
safe and fit for
purpose
Across our capital programme, the number of road safety
schemes that have been delivered exceeded the number
scheduled, with 112 schemes (87 carriageway/25 footway)
completed. 
A programme of bridge and other structure projects have
been completed, including works at Bothwell Bridge and
Duke Street Multi Storey Car Park, both Hamilton,
Millheugh Bridge, Larkhall, and Elvanfoot Bridge. 
In addition to the programmed work, emergency repairs
were carried out at a further six bridges.
Road safety projects were completed at the following
locations:-
- A721 Newbigging to Elsrickle 
- B743 Strathaven to Council Boundary 
- A730 Mill Street at Main Street/Burnhill Street signalised    
junction, Rutherglen 
- A724 Main Street at/near Bridge Street, Cambuslang
Road and
transportation
infrastructure
supports new
development,
enables use of
public transport and
encourages active
travel
The draft Local Transport Strategy (LTS) 2026-2036 was
subject to a four-week consultation period in
November/December 2025 and was approved at
Community and Enterprise Committee in March 2026.  The
final document is now being produced ready for publication
on the Council website. 
The new Hairmyres Transport Interchange, East Kilbride is
complete.
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Connect Outcome  Health and Wellbeing
Resource
Outcome
Achievement
All residents have
the opportunity to
access cultural,
leisure and outdoor
recreational
activities to help
improve their
wellbeing and
quality of life
The roll out of the further expansion of free school meals
for Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils in receipt of the Scottish
Child Payment is complete.
The £13m Transformation Fund is helping to modernise
the leisure and culture estate.  Key projects completed
during quarter four include:-
- Gym and studio upgrades at Dollan Aqua Centre  
Eastfield Lifestyles, Blantyre Leisure Centre 
- Blackwood Community Wing, Willie Waddell, Coalburn 
- Toilet upgrade at Chatelherault Country Park 
- Roof replacement at Calderglen Country Park 
conservatory 
- Upgraded air conditioning system at Hamilton Water  
Palace 
- Replacement changing pavilion at Priory
As part of the implementation of the multi-year Play Area
Investment Programme, site works are progressing in play
areas in Hamilton/Blantyre, and it is anticipated that works
will commence in East Kilbride play areas in April 2026. 
Connect Outcome  Our Economy
Resource
Outcome
Achievement
Economic
development and
growth in South
Lanarkshire is fair,
inclusive,
sustainable and low
carbon
UK Government have confirmed the Levelling Up Fund
(LUF) spend deadline has been extended to 31 March
2028. 
Clydesdale Way - Detailed design is in progress, building
on the concept design work previously undertaken.
Stakeholder engagement sessions took place in October
2025; landowner engagement is ongoing. 
Shawfield: The current anticipated completion date for all
three LUF funded Shawfield projects is late 2026.  The
Council has released £5,369,204 to date, covering
expenditure to the end of quarter one 2026-27.
A people-centred
approach to
recovery is
implemented to help
individuals,
communities,
businesses and the
social and third
sector thrive 
The number of participants supported via Council-operated
employability programmes during 2025/2026 was 2,415,
with 745 gaining sustainable employment and 801
participants accessing further education or training. 
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Connect Outcome  Our Economy
Resource
Outcome
Achievement
Thriving town and
neighbourhood
centres provide a
focal point for local
communities
East Kilbride Masterplan project is progressing at pace with
a number of parallel workstreams being progressed and
regular reports to committee on behalf of the Project
Board: demolition contractor appointed and on site;
enabling works commenced with new access routes fully in
place; Planning Permission in Principle approved; detailed
design of Civic Heart element, including a new Town Hall,
progressing; and a two-stage design and build
procurement route being taken forward. 
Hamilton Masterplan key milestones include: project
managers appointed for delivery of the Hamilton
Masterplan; former Bairds Department Store returned to
Council ownership; New Cross Centre now vacant, and
work ongoing towards demolition and development
proposals; demolition of former Vogue Bingo Hall; and
confirmation that the Pride in Place application for Hamilton
Town Centre has been successful and an award of up to
£20m (Capital and Revenue) made to support eligible
activity. 
5.3.2. In addition to working towards these Outcomes, it is recognised that the Council will
continually aim to improve and ensure effective and efficient use of resources, and
that business will be conducted with integrity and transparency and will operate to
the highest standards.  In order to monitor and report progress against these values,
Resource outcomes have also been identified under the heading Delivering the Plan
and achieving Best Value. 
Delivering the Plan and achieving Best Value
Resource
Objective
Achievement 
Customers
experience high
quality and
improving council
services
A programme of projects to deliver the Frontline First Fund
was identified across South Lanarkshire.  These works
included environmental improvements to local landscaping
where older shrub beds have been removed and changed
over to grass areas for easier maintenance, and clearance
of weeds on overgrown footpaths to present cleaner, safer
footpaths for people to use. 
5.4. Areas for Improvement
Measures that have been classified as ‘red’ (major slippage against timescale or
shortfall against target) are noted below, together with the reason why, and the
management action now being taken, where applicable.
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Communities and Environment
Resource Outcome:   Communities are encouraged and supported to reduce, re-
use and recycle their waste
Measure  Comments/Progress Action by Manager
(where applicable)
Percentage of
total
household
waste that is
recycled in the
calendar year
2025
This measure is reported per
calendar year, so the figure,
40.63% relates to the period
January to December 2025. 
The recycling rate is lower than
that reported for the same period
in 2024 (41.83%).  However, it is
still below the target 50%. 
Chargeable garden waste
permits were introduced in April
2025 and one of the known risks
associated with the scheme was
reduction in the amount of
organic waste collected for
recycling (composting).
However, the garden waste
permit scheme is just one factor
affecting the recycling rate.  In
June 2025, issues with the
Council's bulky waste treatment
contractor meant that waste that
had been previously recycled
needed to be sent to landfill until
a new contract was awarded. 
The new contract
commenced on 1 October
2025 and the service
continues to monitor the
contract performance and its
impact on waste statistics. 
5.5. Scrutiny of Change in Measure Status 
5.5.1. A further analysis introduced to aid scrutiny of performance, is to highlight and
explain all measures that have changed status from Quarter 2 to Quarter 4.  On
analysis of these, three measures show a decline in performance between Quarter 2
and Quarter 4.  Details of these measures are included at Appendix 3.  The
remaining measures under scrutiny changed from Amber/Report later to Green or
Green/Report later to Blue (complete) and need no further action. 
5.5.2. It should be noted that the measures with a ‘report later’ status, as detailed in
Appendix 3, will be followed up and reported on in the 2026-27 Quarter 2 CER
progress report. 
6. Employee Implications
6.1. The outcomes noted within the Resource Plan will inform the Service Action Plans,
where applicable, and in turn the Performance Appraisal process for individual
employees. 
6.2. Absence statistics are monitored and reported through the Council-wide workforce
monitoring report which is presented to each Resource Committee and the
Employees Issues Forum. 
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7. Financial Implications
7.1. The outcomes within the Resource Plan are reflected in the respective annual
Resource Revenue and Capital budgets and, longer term, within the framework of
the Council’s approved Financial Strategy. 
8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
8.1. There are no climate change or environmental implications as a result of this report,
however a number of actions within the Resource and Service Plans contribute
positively to the Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy. 
8.2. The Council acknowledges the serious and immediate threat of climate change and
is committed to accelerating the pace of action in response to the climate emergency
and in Scotland’s transition to a net-zero and climate resilient society and economy. 
All Resource Plans have recognised sustainable development and climate change
as a key area of focus for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. 
9.  Other Implications
9.1. A significant element of the delivery of the outcomes in the Community Plan 2022 to
2032 will come through the achievement of the actions contained within Connect. 
9.2. Resource Plan actions are assessed as part of the Resource’s risk management
arrangements and relevant issues have been added to the Resource Risk Register. 
10. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
10.1. Many of the actions detailed within the Resource Plan reflect ongoing strategies and
policies which will be or have been the subject of consultation and equality impact
assessment. 
Kevin Carr
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
1 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 The Resource Plan has been structured upon the Vision, Values and Outcomes in the
Council Plan Connect 2022 to 2027 
Previous References
 Community and Enterprise Resources Quarter 2 Progress Report 2025/2026: 19
November 2025 
List of Background Papers
 Council Plan Connect 2022 to 2027 – approved by South Lanarkshire Council on 15
June 2022
 Community and Enterprise Resource Plan 2025/2026 – approved by Community and
Enterprise Resources Committee on 13 May 2025 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Anne Lewis (Performance and Development Officer)
E-mail:  anne.lewis@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
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Appendix 1
Community and Enterprise Resource Outcomes 2025/2026 
Connect
Outcomes Resource Outcomes  
Communities and
Environment 
• High-quality streets, parks and other public areas ensures South
Lanarkshire is a place where people want to live, work, visit and invest
• Communities are encouraged and supported to reduce, re-use and
recycle their waste
• The council addresses climate change by reducing carbon emissions,
protecting our natural environment, adapting to the impacts of climate
change, and acting sustainably
• Communities are well connected 
• All roads, footways, cycle routes, bridges and associated infrastructure
are safe and fit for purpose
• Road and transportation infrastructure supports new development,
enables use of public transport and encourages active travel
• The 20-minute neighbourhood principle is established in our
communities to make our places more sustainable and liveable.
Education and
Learning 
• No resource outcomes for this Connect outcome 
Health and
Wellbeing 
• Public health is safeguarded through an effective environmental
regulation and enforcement service
• All school and nursery children have access to nutritious school meals 
• Health inequalities are addressed through collaboration with local
communities and partners
• All residents have the opportunity to access cultural, leisure and
outdoor recreational activities to help improve their wellbeing and
quality of life
Children and
Young People 
• No resource outcomes for this Connect outcome 
Housing and
Land 
• Vacant, derelict and contaminated land is brought back into productive
use
• Appropriate supply of housing land (including affordable housing) is
maintained
Our Economy  • South Lanarkshire is an attractive place to start, grow and locate a
business
• Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair,
inclusive, sustainable and low carbon
• Thriving town and neighbourhood centres provide a focal point for local
communities 
• Physical development and land use in the area is enabled, guided and
controlled to help facilitate economic growth  
• Consumers and communities are protected through an effective trading
standards service 
• A people-centred approach to recovery is implemented to help
individuals, communities, businesses and the social and third sector
thrive
Delivering the
Plan and
achieving Best
Value
• The council demonstrates high standards of governance and sound
financial stewardship
• Customers experience high standards of governance and sound
financial stewardship
• The workforce has the skills, flexibility and capacity to deliver the
council’s outcomes
• Digital and ICT services meet the needs of the council and its
customers 
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South Lanarkshire Council
Community and Enterprise
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(This represents the cumulative position to March 2026)
Performance Report 2025-26
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Summary - number of measures green, amber and red under each Council Plan Outcome /
Theme
Council Outcome/ Theme Green Amber Red Report later /
Contextual
Total
Communities and Environment 10 1 1 1 13
Education and Learning 0 0 0 0 0
Health and Wellbeing 1 2 0 0 3
Children and Young People 0 0 0 0 0
Housing and Land 0 0 0 0 0
Our Economy 4 0 0 1 5
Delivering the plan and achieving best value 0 0 0 0 0
Total 15 3 1 2 21
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Communities and Environment
High-quality streets, parks and other public areas ensures South Lanarkshire is a place where people want to live, work, visit and invest
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Percentage of streets found to be
acceptable during Litter Monitoring
Systems Surveys
There are three surveys carried out over the financial year. The final
cumulative percentage reported after validation is 93.9% above 92%
target.
Green 92.00% 93.90% 92.30% 92.00% 92.90%
Land Audit Management System grounds
maintenance score
The Land Audit Management System (LAMS) score at quarter four was
72, equalling the annual target.
Green 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0
Communities are encouraged and supported to reduce, re-use and recycle their waste
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Percentage of total household waste that is
recycled in the calendar year 2025
This measure is reported per calendar year, so the figure shown
(40.63%) relates to the period January to December 2025. The recycling
rate is lower than that reported for the same period in 2024 (41.83%).
Chargeable garden waste permits were introduced in April 2025 and one
of the known risks associated with the scheme was reduction in the
amount of organic waste collected for recycling (composting). However,
the garden waste permit scheme is just one factor affecting the recycling
rate. In June 2025, issues with the council's bulky waste treatment
contractor meant that waste that had been previously recycled needed
to be sent to landfill until a new contract was awarded. The new contract
commenced on 1 October 2025 and the service continues to monitor the
contract performance and its impact on waste statistics.
Red 50.00% 40.63% 41.20% 43.75% 41.80%
Percentage of household waste sent to
landfill in the calendar year 2025
This measure is reported per calendar year, and the latest figures
(1.17%) relate to the period from January to December 2025.
Performance for the year is well within target of 5%.
Green 5.00% 1.17% 1.84% 1.50% 1.32%
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Communities and Environment
The council addresses climate change by reducing carbon emissions, protecting our natural environment, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and acting
sustainably
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Reduce carbon emissions from council
services (buildings, waste, transport etc.)
The latest carbon figures are for 2024-25.
The Council’s carbon emissions totalled 46,730 tCO2e (tonnes of
carbon dioxide equivalent) in 2024-25. This is a 70% reduction from the
baseline year of 2005-06 and a reduction of 5% compared to 2023-24.
Carbon emissions figures for 2025-26 will be reported to the Climate
Change and Sustainability (CCS) Committee in November 2026.
Report Later ------ ------ ------ 9.46% 5.00%
Communities are well connected
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Percentage of properties with Superfast
Broadband >30Mbps
There has been a 0.52% increase in the percentage of properties with
Superfast Broadband compared to 2024-25, from 98.79% to 99.31%.
Government schemes are helping to connect the most remote properties
in South Lanarkshire.
Green 99.0% 99.3% 97.3% 97.9% 98.8%
Percentage of properties with Full Fibre
Connection
There was an increase of 11.61% in full fibre in 2025-26, compared to
2024-25, from 58.87% to 70.48% in March 2026.
Green 60.00% 70.48% 32.60% 45.43% 58.87%
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Communities and Environment
All roads, footways and bridges and associated infrastructure are safe and fit for purpose
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Percentage of our road network that should
be considered for maintenance treatment
(Roads Condition Index).
This figure is derived from the The Scottish Collaboration of
Transportation Specialists (SCOTS) Road Condition Index (RCI) survey
which is undertaken each year.
The target of 32.5% for 2024-26 is based on the results for the period
2023-25.
The 2024–26 figure of 31.8% represents a 0.7% improvement across
our entire network based on the latest survey results and the sections of
road assessed. These results should be considered alongside previous
surveys to understand longer-term trends in road condition, particularly
as not all roads are surveyed each year.
Green 32.5% 31.8% 30.8% 31.9% 32.5%
Percentage of A class roads that should be
considered for maintenance treatment
(Roads Condition Index)
This figure is derived from The Scottish Collaboration of Transportation
Specialists (SCOTS) Road Condition Index (RCI) survey which is
undertaken each year.
The target of 27.7% for 2024-26 is based on the results for the period
2023-25.
The actual figure for 2024-26 of 26.6% indicates an improvement of
1.1% in our A class road network, based on the current survey results /
sections of roads survey.
Green 27.7% 26.6% 23.9% 24.9% 27.7%
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Communities and Environment
All roads, footways and bridges and associated infrastructure are safe and fit for purpose
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Percentage of B class roads that should be
considered for maintenance treatment
(Roads Condition Index)
This figure is derived from the Scottish Collaboration of Transportation
Specialists (SCOTS) Road Condition Index (RCI) survey which is
undertaken each year.
The target of 29.6% for 2024-26 is based on the results for the period
2023-25.
The actual figure for 2024-26 of 27.5% indicates an improvement of
2.1% in our B Class road network, based on the current survey results /
sections of roads survey.
Green 29.6% 27.5% 26.1% 27.8% 29.6%
Percentage of C class roads that should be
considered for maintenance treatment
(Roads Condition Index)
This figure is derived from the Scottish Collaboration of Transportation
Specialists (SCOTS) Road Condition Index (RCI) survey which is
undertaken each year.
The target of 37.4% for 2024-26 is based on the results for the period
2023-25.
The actual figure for 2024-26 of 34.5% indicates an improvement of
2.9% in our C Class road network, based on the current survey results /
sections of roads survey.
Green 37.4% 34.5% 35.6% 36.5% 37.4%
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Communities and Environment
All roads, footways and bridges and associated infrastructure are safe and fit for purpose
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Percentage of U class roads that should be
considered for maintenance treatment
(Roads Condition Index)
This figure is derived from The Scottish Collaboration of Transportation
Specialists (SCOTS) Road Condition Index (RCI) survey which is
undertaken each year.
The target of 32.4% for 2024-26 is based on the results for the period
2023-25.
The actual figure for 2024-26 of 32.9% indicates a slight regression of
0.5% in our Unclassified road network, based on the current survey
results and sections of roads surveyed.
Amber 32.4% 32.9% 31.6% 32.6% 32.4%
Number of road casualties in South
Lanarkshire during 2025
Provisional casualty figures are available for the 2025 calendar year,
when there were 286 casualties. Of these, there were six fatal
casualties, 107 serious casualties and 173 slight casualties. There were
no child fatal casualties, however 11 children seriously injured and 15
children slightly injured.
Compared with the 2024 calendar year, there were 378 casualties. Of
these, there were eight fatalities, 134 serious casualties and 236 slight
casualties. For children in 2024, there were no child fatal casualties,
eight children seriously injured and 37 children slightly injured.
These are provisional 2025 figures and amendments or additional
records may be added to the reported figures above.
Green 382 286 284 370 382
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Health and Wellbeing
Public health is safeguarded through an effective environmental regulation and enforcement service
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Broad compliance with food law statutory
requirements secured in premises
During 2025-26, 97% (2,769) of food businesses that have been
inspected were found to be broadly compliant with food law, food
hygiene and food standards legislation. This compliance figure
continues to exceed the annual target set for this measure.
Since the new food law rating scheme came into affect, local authorities
can focus resources on high risk and non-compliant businesses by
conducting more frequent inspections in these establishments.
Green 85.0% 97.0% 96.0% 95.0% 95.0%
All schools and nursery children have access to nutritious school meals
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Level of primary school meal uptake (as a
proportion of total primary school meals
which could be taken up over the period)
Full year end figures  show primary overall meal uptake at 65% against
target of 66%. This figure has been impacted by lower uptake of paid
meals. From April 2025 the cost of a primary school meal rose from
£2.17 to £2.62, a rise of 21% and this is considered to be the main
reason for the lower uptake.
Amber 66.0% 65.0% 66.0% 69.2% 65.0%
Level of secondary school meal uptake (as
a proportion of total secondary school
meals which could be taken up over the
period)
Full year end figures show secondary overall meal uptake at 37%
against target of 38%. This figure has been impacted by lower uptake of
paid meals. From April 2025 the cost of a secondary set meal rose from
£2.40 to £2.83, a rise of 18% and this is considered to be the main
reason for the lower uptake of meals.
Amber 38.0% 37.0% 38.0% 39.9% 40.0%
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Our Economy
South Lanarkshire is an attractive place to start, grow and locate a business
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Percentage of procurement spend on local
enterprises
This is a local government benchmarking framework indicator. 2024-25
information was published in December 2025, and shows a continued
upward trend in comparison with 2023/24. The 2025-26 figure is
anticipated to be available for reporting in quarter three 2026-27.
Report Later ------ ------ 18.1% 19.5% 25.0%
Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair, inclusive, sustainable and low carbon
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Delivery of UK Shared Prosperity
Programme
Spend at the end of quarter four is £3.5m. The UK Government
announced in December 2025 an extension of time for Shared
Prosperity Fund spend until September 2026. Full spend will be
completed within this new timescale, the initial delay being due to the
commencement of construction on Cathcart Place Industrial Space.
Green £4.000m £3.520m ------ £3.489m £7.800m
A people-centred approach to recovery is implemented to help individuals, communities, businesses and the social and third sector thrives
Performance Indicators Comments/ Progress Status 2023/24 2024/252022/23Target To Date
-------- Last 3 Years ------------------- This Year -----------
Number of participants supported via
council-operated employability
programmes
The target has been met and reflects ongoing high demand for
employability support.
Green 2,400 2,415 1,687 2,663 3,059
Number of participants gaining sustainable
employment
This target has been met, significant work has been undertaken with
local employers to progress employability participants into sustainable
employment.
Green 700 745 584 643 725
Number of participants accessing further
education or training
Target has been significantly exceeded.  This is in part due to the
successful delivery of the Employability Academy in partnership with
South Lanarkshire College which has delivered targeted learning
opportunities to participants.
Green 600 801 536 870 804
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Summary - number of measures complete, green, amber and red under each Council Plan
Outcome / Theme
Council Outcome/ Theme Complete Green Amber Red Report later Total
Communities and Environment 9 8 3 0 0 20
Education and Learning 0 0 0 0 0 0
Health and Wellbeing 1 3 0 0 0 4
Children and Young People 0 0 0 0 0 0
Housing and Land 0 1 0 0 0 1
Our Economy 2 9 2 0 0 13
Delivering the plan and achieving best value 0 1 0 0 0 1
Total 12 22 5 0 0 39
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Communities and Environment
High-quality streets, parks and other public areas ensures South Lanarkshire is a place where people want to live, work, visit and invest
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Prepare an Open Space
Strategy
Present a draft Open Space Strategy to Planning Committee
by end of September 2025
Preparation of the Open Space Strategy is now aligned with the
preparation of the Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP3). This has
resulted in a change to the timetable for the Open Space Strategy.
The development of the Open Space Strategy is an action within the
new Resource Plan for 2026-27, with a timeline of final approval by
Planning Committee by December 2026.
Amber
Carry out statutory consultation on the draft Open Space
Strategy in November 2025
Preparation of the Open Space Strategy is now aligned with the
preparation of the Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP3). This has
resulted in a change to the timetable for the Open Space Strategy.
The development of the Open Space Strategy is an action within the
new Resource Plan for 2026-27, with a timeline of final approval by
Planning Committee by December 2026.
Amber
Final approval of the Open Space Strategy by June 2026 Preparation of the Open Space Strategy is now aligned with the
preparation of the Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP3). This has
resulted in a change to the timetable for the Open Space Strategy.
The development of the Open Space Strategy is an action within the
new Resource Plan for 2026-27, with a timeline of final approval by
Planning Committee by December 2026.
Amber
Make South Lanarkshire
a cleaner place to live,
work and visit free of
litter, fly tipping and dog
waste
Prepare an annual progress report for Climate Change and
Sustainability Committee in September 2024, demonstrating
the impact of the Litter Strategy (2022-2027)
The annual progress report for the Litter Strategy was presented to the
Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on the 12 November
2025.
The Litter Strategy is going to be refreshed this year to include all the
positive projects and initiatives taking place.
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Communities and Environment
Communities are encouraged and supported to reduce, re-use and recycle their waste
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Support a circular
economy by re-using,
recycling and generating
energy from the waste
we manage
Complete the review of waste services taking into
consideration that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has
been postponed until October 2027 and the outcome of the
Circular Economy Bill consultation
The review of Waste Services is complete and the Circular Economy
Act Scotland 2024 has now been published. The statutory code of
practice is now due to be published by the Scottish Government by the
end of September 2026. The Service continues to consider the
potential implications that the statutory code of practice will have on
household waste collection services in South Lanarkshire.
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The council addresses climate change by reducing carbon emissions, protecting our natural environment, adapting to the impacts of climate change,and acting sustainably
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Lead by example and
influence area-wide
climate change and
sustainability action
Implement the Sustainable Development and Climate
Change Strategy (2022-2027) Action Plan, and report
progress at quarter two and quarter four to Climate Change
and Sustainability Committee
The Sustainable Development and Climate Change (SDCC) Strategy
and Action Plan continue to be delivered effectively, with the quarter
two update presented to the Climate Change and Sustainability (CCS)
Committee on 11 February 2026. Quarter four update on the 2025-26
Action Plan will be presented to CCS Committee on 17 June 2026.
The Sustainability team continue to work on the refresh of the Action
Plan for 2026-27, which was presented to CCS Committee for
approval on 29 April 2026.
Green
Submit annual Public
Bodies Climate Change
Duties (PBCCD) Report
to the Scottish
Government
Completion and submission of the PBCCD report by 30
November 2025
The annual Public Bodies Climate Change Duties compliance report
for 2024-25 has been completed. The report was presented at the
Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on 12 November 2025
for approval, before being submitted to the Scottish Government by
the 30 November deadline.
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Communities and Environment
The council addresses climate change by reducing carbon emissions, protecting our natural environment, adapting to the impacts of climate change,and acting sustainably
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Modernise and
decarbonise the
council's fleet
Review and produce a revised Fleet Strategy (2025-2030)
and Action Plan
Following a recent and successful recruitment exercise, we now have
increased staffing capacity within the service. This enhanced
resourcing has enabled us to allocate dedicated time and focus to the
development of the Fleet Strategy and Asset Management Plan.
These documents are scheduled for completion by early summer and
is expected to be presented to Committee after the summer recess.
Green
Deliver new and
improved low carbon
vehicle charging
infrastructure
Maintain, manage and expand public infrastructure points /
hubs in line with available internal and external funding
sources
Work is continuing on the regional collaboration initiative to expand
and enhance vehicle charging infrastructure across the west. A
consultant has been appointed to project manage the next phase and
to prepare tender documentation. This will seek to appoint a
commercial operator for publicly available electric vehicle charging
infrastructure.
Tender preparation has commenced with a view to a contract being
awarded late 2026.
Green
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Communities and Environment
The council addresses climate change by reducing carbon emissions, protecting our natural environment, adapting to the impacts of climate change,and acting sustainably
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Ensure national
planning policy set out in
National Planning
Framework 4 in relation
to climate change,
biodiversity and
sustainable travel is
embedded in decision
making process for
planning applications
and the preparation of
the South Lanarkshire
Local Development Plan
3
Gather and assess data on these topics for inclusion in the
Evidence Report for LDP3 and to aid decision making. The
Evidence report to be presented to Full Council by
September 2025
The Evidence Report was presented to Executive Committee in
November 2025 and Full Council in December 2025, as required by
the Regulations. The Report was submitted to Scottish Ministers in
December 2025.
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All roads, footways, cycle routes, bridges and associated infrastructure are safe and fit for purpose
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Prepare prioritised
programme of
carriageway and
footway maintenance
works
Deliver a programme of carriageway and footway projects in
line with agreed 2025-26 funding
Across the capital programme 100 schemes (69 carriageway/31
footway) were scheduled to be delivered during 2025-26.
At the end of quarter four, the number of schemes that have been
delivered has exceeded the scheduled number, with 112 schemes (87
carriageway/25 footway) being delivered.
We maximised the increased capital funding available for 2025-26
and, alongside value engineering opportunities identified during
delivery, were able to exceed our target.
Complete
Prepare prioritised
programme of bridge
and structure
maintenance works
Deliver a programme of bridge and other structures projects
in line with agreed 2025-26 funding
Bothwell Bridge, Hamilton – Scour protection works to the bridge
abutments and piers. Works completed on site to two piers and north
abutment. However, due to adverse weather conditions and elevated
river water levels, scour works to the south abutment and piers have
been deferred to early summer 2026.
Millheugh Bridge, Larkhall – Concrete repair works to the bridge deck,
including painting of the full substructure and parapets and new
expansion joints and surfacing. Works completed on site in September
2025.
Duke Street, Multi Storey Car Park, Hamilton – Purchasing of Propping
to external beam – Works completed.
Elvanfoot Bridge – Scour protection works and associated remedial
bridge stone and pointing repairs – Site works completed June 2025.
Emergency Repairs – Due to accident damage, repairs have been
completed at Covington Mill Bridge, Thankerton.
Emergency Bridge Joint Replacement Works – Works have been
completed to replace failed bridge expansion joints to Cander bridge
and Clydeford Bridge.
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All roads, footways, cycle routes, bridges and associated infrastructure are safe and fit for purpose
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Haughhead Bridge, Blantyre – Accident damage to both upstream and
downstream parapets requiring partial take down and rebuild. Works
completed on site November 2025.
B743 Powbrone Bridge – New bearings and resetting of the bridge
deck. Works completed on site December 2025.
Newhousemill Bridge, East Kilbride – Emergency works to parapet
accident damage. Works completed March 2026.
Boo Backet Bridge, Bridge Street, Strathaven – Accident damage at
two separate locations affecting the bespoke guardrail and coping
stones adjoint the bridge. Works completed in November 2025 and
again in February 2026.
Prepare prioritised
programme of traffic
signal and pedestrian/
cycle crossing
maintenance works
Deliver a programme of traffic signal and pedestrian / cycle
crossing upgrade projects in line with agreed 2025-26
funding
A programme of projects were delivered in line with available funding.
Schemes included three traffic signal crossing upgrades to Toucan
crossings on Stewartfield Way, traffic signal upgrade at Ayr Road
Cross and at Main Street/Hunthill Road/Douglas Street.
Following receipt of Bus Infrastructure Funding from Transport
Scotland the installation of the first phase of FUSION has commenced.
This is a new intelligent adaptive traffic control system which can
provide bus priority at traffic signals.
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All roads, footways, cycle routes, bridges and associated infrastructure are safe and fit for purpose
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Deliver winter
maintenance
carriageway and
footway gritting actions
during inclement
weather
During adverse weather, undertake appropriate
precautionary actions and during severe weather ensure
main, secondary and extreme routes are treated as
necessary
Gritting action was completed throughout the Winter season. Complete
Deliver prioritised road
safey infrastructure
improvements and
promote road safety
Deliver road safety projects and schemes in line with agreed
2025-26 programme
The annual assessment identified routes and sites for detailed
investigation.
Works were implemented at the following locations:
- A721 Newbigging to Elsrickle
- B743 Strathaven to Council Boundary
- A730 Mill Street at Main Street/Burnhill Street signalised junction,
Rutherglen
- A724 Main Street at/near Bridge Street, Cambuslang
Complete
Road and transportation infrastructure supports new development, enables use of public transport and encourages active travel
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Launch and promote the
Local Transport Strategy
for South Lanarkshire
Launch and promote the new Local Transport Strategy to
Elected Members, partners and stakeholders by the end of
2025
The draft Local Transport Strategy (LTS) 2026-2036 was subject to a
four week consultation period in November/December 2025 and was
approved at Community and Enterprise Committee in March 2026. The
final document is now being produced ready for publication on the
Council website.
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Road and transportation infrastructure supports new development, enables use of public transport and encourages active travel
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Deliver road and
transportation
infrastructure
improvements to
support new
developments, including
those undertaken as
part of the City Deal
Progress the Stewartfield Way Sustainable Transport
Capacity Enhancements Project in line with the agreed
programme
Project is progressing with early contractor involvement (ECI) and
contract preparation, tender and award, detailed design, various
assessments / investigations all underway. During 2027, we expect to
complete detailed design, prepare main construction contract tender
and award, complete Full Business Case (FBC).  Works expected to
commence in Spring 2028 progressing through to late Summer 2029.
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Encourage greater use
of public transport by
working with partners to
improve public transport
Deliver prioritised improvements to bus and rail infrastructure
in line with available external funding for 2025-26
Lanark Interchange - A tender for the construction of a new bus station
area was issued in September 2025. A contractor has been appointed
and the project is progressing well, with completion expected by the
middle of May 2026.
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infrastructure Deliver and complete the park and ride infrastructure
associated with the new Hairmyres Transport Interchange by
September 2025
The new Hairmyres Transport Interchange, East Kilbride is complete,
including a new station building, north and south Park and Ride areas,
and footway works to connect to the wider footway network.
Offsite works including new pedestrian facilities on Eaglesham
Road/Strathnairn/St James Centre and new traffic signal-controlled
junction at Redwood Drive/Eaglesham Road and Greenhills Road also
complete with ongoing monitoring.
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Encourage active travel
by extending our
network of walking and
cycling routes
Deliver walking and cycling projects/ schemes in line with
agreed 2025-26 capital programme
During 2025-26, a scheme has been implemented at the A70
Columbie Junction and a contractor has been appointed to undertake
schemes at Strathaven Road, Calderglen and Stonelaw Road during
2026.
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Health and Wellbeing
All school and nursery children have access to nutritious school meals
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Complete the roll out of
free school meals to all
primary children
Implement the roll out of further expansion of free school
meals to Primary 6 and primary 7 pupils in receipt of the
Scottish Child Payment from February 2025
The roll out of free school meals for Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils
was completed during quarter one.
Complete
All residents have the opportunity to access cultural, leisure and outdoor recreational activities to help improve their wellbeing and quality of life
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Work in partnership with
South Lanarkshire
Leisure and Culture
(SLLC) to maintain and
deliver community
facilities
Continue to review leisure and culture community facilities,
maintaining and improving them through the Capital
Programme and Transformational Fund
The £13m Transformation Fund is helping to modernise the leisure
and culture estate. Key projects completed during quarter four include:
- Gym and studio upgrades at Dollan Aqua Centre, Eastfield Lifestyles,
Blantyre Leisure Centre,
- Blackwood Community Wing, Willie Waddell, Coalburn
- Toilet upgrade at Chatelherault Country Park
- Roof replacement at Calderglen Country Park conservatory
- Upgraded air conditioning system at Hamilton Water Palace
- Replacement changing pavilion at Priory Pitches
In addition to the above, the Electronic Access project is almost
complete in the Leisure centres and swimming pools, and the
extension to Fairhill gym, plus internal redecoration works at Hamilton
Town House, Rutherglen Town Hall and Lanark Memorial, are
underway.
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Health and Wellbeing
All residents have the opportunity to access cultural, leisure and outdoor recreational activities to help improve their wellbeing and quality of life
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Improve health and
wellbeing by offering
attractive and affordable
leisure and cultural
activities delivered with
warmth, friendliness and
individual pride
Develop a new outcome focused performance management
framework aligned with the SLLC Commissioning Plan, and
present reports to Committee for monitoring
The proposed format and timing of the new outcome focused
performance reports was approved at Executive Committee on 3
December 2025.
It was agreed that an annual report will be presented to Community
and Enterprise Resources Committee in October/November each year
with interim, area focused, reports presented to the Area Committees
in May/June each year.
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Implement the multi-year
Play Area Investment
Programme
Complete investment programme in the Hamilton area and
begin consultation in East Kilbride
Site works are progressing in the Hamilton/Blantyre areas. East
Kilbride consultation has been completed, works tender is in the
process of being awarded for works to commence April 2026.
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Housing and Land
Vacant, derelict and contaminated land is brought back into productive use
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Agree and implement
vacant and derelict /
contaminated land
programme
Implement projects approved within the Vacant and Derelict
Land Fund framework agreed for 2025-26
Following allocation by the Scottish Government of the 2025-26 Vacant
and Derelict Land (VDL) Programme, the Delivery Plan was presented
to Community and Enterprise Resources (CER) Committee on 12
August 2025. Approval of the final allocation of funding (£103K) to
support Red Tree Labs was approved at CER Committee in December
2025. The development proposal for Red Tree Labs is well underway
with the current programme identifying a 16-month construction period
starting on site in January 2027. This will deliver valuable additional
commercial space in the high demand area of Shawfield.
The Clyde Cycle Park (CCP) that was supported by the programme is
now fully operational and includes a 250m cycle circuit, an area for
bike storage, and supports a range of cycle programmes including 'On
Yer Bike' (OYB) coaching sessions and Rock up and Ride which offers
children from deprived areas free bikes after completing sessions. The
programme also supports Cathcart Rd Net Zero industrial units, and
this project is currently under construction with an October 2026
completion programmed.
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Our Economy
South Lanarkshire is an attractive place to start, grow and locate a business
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Prioritise business
development advice,
support and financial
assistance to ensure
businesses are able to
continue to operate,
whilst creating the right
conditions for low
carbon economic growth
Deliver programmes, services, and events to businesses
around sectors, location, and themes (e.g., food and drink,
tourism, construction, low carbon, innovation,
internationalisation, collaboration, and young enterprise)
During this year our business support grant has supported projects,
that directly and exclusively expedited businesses journey to net zero.
All grant applicants are mandated to engage with a Business Gateway
Adviser prior to submission and to provide a completed Scottish
Enterprise Net Zero Accelerator tool to support their application.
An Expert Help programme is provided, through which businesses'
can receive one to one support from a consultant on a specific topic,
one of these is Net Zero and Sustainability.
During 2025-26, the Business Support team publicised and
participated in, the South Lanarkshire Retrofit Supply Chain
Engagement Workshop in conjunction with colleagues in Housing and
Technical Resources. We also delivered, in partnership with
colleagues in Education Resources,  the 2025 Sharkreef initiative
aimed at promoting entrepreneurship to S3 pupils.
The 2025 Build Lanarkshire programme, aimed at making Lanarkshire
based construction companies more competitive, was delivered with
Hub South West and North Lanarkshire Council.
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Our Economy
South Lanarkshire is an attractive place to start, grow and locate a business
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Support and host the Supplier Development Programme to
deliver events, training and e-commerce support to SME’s or
third sector organisations who are interested in working with
the public sector
The Council continues to host the Supplier Development Programme
(SDP) who deliver a wide range of support under the direction of their
independent board.
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Our Economy
South Lanarkshire is an attractive place to start, grow and locate a business
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Work with Business Gateway (BG) to deliver on the revised
Business Gateway delivery targets providing an annual
progress report to Community and Enterprise Committee in
August 2025
The report was presented to Community and Enterprise Resources
Committee in October 2025 and in March 2026.  These figures
demonstrate a significant upturn in performance in quarter four, but
also shows that the targets have not been met.
The latest figures highlight the ongoing uncertainty facing Scotland’s
SME base, with confidence remaining fragile and growth continuing to
weaken. A combination of structural pressures and wider economic
headwinds is constraining performance across the sector. Key
contributing factors include:
- Rising input, energy, and operational costs
- Weak consumer demand and slowing economic momentum
- Global instability and international trade disruptions
- Inflation driven wage and cost pressures
- Persistent supply chain challenges and ongoing post Brexit
adjustments
We are continuing to embed the services of the Business Gateway into
the business facing services that South Lanarkshire deliver, for
example Planning, and Environmental Health.
In addition to this, we will be offering in 2026-27 a more generous suite
of business support grants that will increase referrals to the Business
Gateway.
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Our Economy
Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair, inclusive, sustainable and low carbon
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Promote sustainable
economic development
across South
Lanarkshire
Prepare an annual progress report for Community and
Enterprise Resources Committee, demonstrating the impact
of the South Lanarkshire Economic Strategy (2022-2027)
Work on an updated Economic Strategy is underway and a suitable
committee to report to will be identified as work continues.
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Deliver the Levelling Up
Funded projects
Delivery of the Levelling Up Fund grant funded projects
through the Clydesdale Way and Shawfield Remediation,
£14.6m funding from 2025/26, completion in line with the
requirements set by the UK Government
UK Government have confirmed the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) spend
deadline has been extended to 31 March 2028.
Clydesdale Way - Detailed design is in progress, building on the
concept design work previously undertaken. Stakeholder engagement
sessions took place in October 2025, Landowner engagement is
ongoing. Final routes will be determined by cost, feasibility and
landowner consent. Works will be split into separate works packages
to be delivered by March 2028.
Shawfield: Clyde Gateway have extended the spend deadline to 31
March 2027 in line with UK Government guidance on flexibility.
Innovation Shawfield, industrial units on Southcroft Road are
complete, and the current anticipated completion date for all three LUF
funded Shawfield projects is late 2026. The Council has released
£5,369,204 to date, covering expenditure to the end of quarter one
2026-27.
UKG have released updated and streamlined reporting guidelines and
the new claims portal is anticipated to go live 13 April 2026.
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Our Economy
Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair, inclusive, sustainable and low carbon
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Positively enhance the
benefits of tourism
across South
Lanarkshire by
delivering the very best
for our visitors, our
businesses, our people,
our communities, and
our environment
Prepare an annual progress report for Community and
Enterprise Resources Committee, demonstrating the impact
of South Lanarkshire Tourism Strategy (2022-2025)
The annual progress report was presented to Community and
Enterprise (CER) Committee in April 2025.
Complete
Income generating
projects will be scoped
across all council
resources to identify
viable projects with a
focus on green
initiatives including
exploring options for
delivery and funding
Liaise with all council resources, third parties and funders to
identify new opportunities for generating income and
consider a risk analysis of each opportunity
This activity is ongoing with the most recent Commercial Opportunities
report presented to the Executive Committee on 3 December 2025.
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Develop single door
approach to economic
development and inward
investment activity which
links employment, skills,
business support and
planning
Undertake activity (i.e. Lanarkshire Business Events website
/ supports to national themed weeks i.e. women in business
week) aimed at increasing the number of companies
engaged with partners which lead to improved performance
and turnover, increased employment, innovation, investment
and internationalisation
A range of initiatives are being delivered in partnership with Business
Gateway as reported to Community and Enterprise committee in
March 2026.
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Our Economy
Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair, inclusive, sustainable and low carbon
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Delivery of the Rural
Action Plan maximising
existing and future
funding through
Community Led Local
Development and
Renewable Energy
Fund
Deliver the Rural Action Plan and report on progress to the
Rural Task Force in February 2026
A report on progress with the Rural Action Plan was taken to the
January 2026 Rural Task Force meeting. It was agreed this should be
reported annually after the financial year end, with the next report due
April 2027. The report highlighted grant awards made and progress
towards strategic targets.
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Our Economy
Thriving town and neighbourhood centres provide a focal point for local communities
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Implement the delivery
of the approved East
Kilbride Town Centre
masterplan, working
through the agreed
project management
schedule to secure a
planned and managed
transfer of the town
centre and effective
delivery of the key
components of the
masterplan
Deliver the project management schedule, including the
transfer of ownership, demolition strategy, design
development, and legal agreements and approvals within the
agreed timescales
East Kilbride Masterplan project is progressing at pace with a number
of parallel workstreams being progressed and regular reports to
committee on behalf of the project board.
Demolition contractor, David Morton (Larbert Ltd), has been appointed
and on site since 19 January 2026, commencing soft strip and
disconnections in preparation for the full demolition. Enabling works
commenced with new access routes fully in place, design drawings for
Contractors Design Portion (CDP) items completed to reinstate the
staircase to allow full access to the shopping centre.
Planning Permission in Principle (PPIP) was approved in March 2026.
Detailed design of Civic Heart element including a new Town Hall is
progressing and a two-stage design and build procurement route is
being taken forward.  The residential layout and massing is in the final
stages and preferred procurement route being finalised. The overall
programme is still on track to be complete by the agreed timescale.
Green
Implement the delivery
of the approved
Hamilton Town Centre
masterplan and deliver
initial actions to enable
the delivery of key
project.
Deliver the agreed projects schedule to secure effective
delivery of the key components of the masterplan to help
secure change within agreed timescales
Following approval of £8m funding from the Council budget, a report
was presented to Community and Enterprise Resources Committee in
August 2025 providing an update on progress with the Hamilton
Masterplan and outlining the priorities.
Recent key milestones include:
Project Managers have been appointed for delivery of the Hamilton
Masterplan via HubSW and other disciplines including Civil Engineers,
Mechanical and Electrical Consultants, Property Agents are currently
being appointed.
Former Bairds Department Store returned to Council ownership in
March 2026.
New Cross Centre is now vacant, and work is ongoing with the project
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Our Economy
Thriving town and neighbourhood centres provide a focal point for local communities
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
team to work towards demolition and thereafter will consider
development proposals.
The demolition of the former Vogue Bingo Hall on Keith Street has
been completed and the site advertised on the Council's Inward
Investment Site.
In December 2025, the Council received confirmation that the Pride in
Place application for Hamilton Town Centre had been successful and
an award of up to £20m (Capital and Revenue) has been made to
support eligible activity. A full report outlining Pride in Place was
presented to the Council’s Executive Committee on 4 February 2026.
The Chair of the Neighbourhood Board has been appointed, and
recruitment of members of the Board commenced.
Physical development and land use in the area is enabled, guided and controlled to help facilitate economic growth
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Preparation of South
Lanarkshire Local
Development Plan 3
(LDP3)
Start work on the proposed plan, anticipated adoption in late
2027, prepare the first phase Evidence Report and submit to
Scottish Ministers for Gatecheck by September 2025 and
continued engagement and consultation in accordance with
the Participation Statement in the Council's approved
Development Plan Scheme
Adoption of the Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) is expected to take
place in quarter three 2028. The Evidence Report was presented to
the Executive Committee in November 2025, and Full Council
December 2025, as required by the Regulations. The Report was
submitted to Scottish Ministers December 2025.
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Resource Plan actions and measures South Lanarkshire Council - Community and Enterprise
Our Economy
A people-centred approach to recovery is implemented to help individuals, communities, businesses and the social and third sector thrives
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Deliver effective
Employability Services
to support individuals
and business
Monitor and adjust the delivery plan agreed via the South
Lanarkshire Local Employability Partnership (SLLEP) and
Community Planning Partners
The Local Employability Partnership meets on a regular basis to
review progress against the Annual Investment Plan, ensuring that
priorities remain aligned with local needs. These meetings also provide
an opportunity for partners to share updates on programme delivery,
discuss any challenges or emerging issues, and monitor the status of
current funding streams. This collaborative approach helps maintain
effective coordination across services and supports continuous
improvement in employability provision.
Green
Delivering the plan and achieving best value
Customers experience high quality and improving council services
Action Measures Comments/ Progress Status
Implement the Frontline
First Fund
Identify and implement a programme of projects to deliver
the Frontline First Fund
Projects identified for completion during the winter period across all
geographical areas have been progressing. A number of project have
been highlighted through social media channels. These works include
a number of environmental improvements to local landscaping, where
older shrub beds have been removed and changed over to grass
areas for easier maintenance and clearance of weeds to present
cleaner footpaths for people to use.
Green
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Appendix 3 
Community and Enterprise Resource Plan: Quarter 2 to Quarter 4 2025/2026 -
scrutiny of change in measure status 
Measure Q2 Status Q4 Status Q4 Comments
Performance has declined from Q2 to Q4 
Percentage of total
household waste that
is recycled in the
calendar year
Amber Red This measure is reported per calendar year, so
the figure shown (40.63%) relates to the period
January to December 2025. The recycling rate is
lower than that reported for the same period in
2024 (41.83%) and the target 50%. 
Chargeable garden waste permits were
introduced in April 2025 and one of the known
risks associated with the scheme was reduction in
the amount of organic waste collected for
recycling (composting). 
However, the garden waste permit scheme is just
one factor affecting the recycling rate. In June
2025, issues with the council's bulky waste
treatment contractor meant that waste that had
been previously recycled needed to be sent to
landfill until a new contract was awarded. 
The new contract commenced on 1 October 2025,
and the service continues to monitor the contract
performance and its impact on waste statistics
Percentage of U class
roads that should be
considered for
maintenance
treatment (Roads
Condition
Report
Later
Amber This figure is derived from The Scottish
Collaboration of Transportation Specialists
(SCOTS) Road Condition Index (RCI) survey
which is undertaken each year. The target of
32.4% for 2024-26 is based on the results for the
period 2023-25. The actual figure for 2024-26 of
32.9% indicates a slight regression of 0.5% in our
Unclassified road network, based on the current
survey results and sections of roads surveyed. 
Work with Business
Gateway (BG) to
deliver on the revised
Business Gateway
delivery targets
providing an annual
progress report to
Community and
Enterprise Committee
in August 2025
Green Amber The report was presented to Community and
Enterprise Resources Committee in October 2025
and in March 2026. These figures demonstrate a
significant upturn in performance in quarter four
but also shows that the targets have not been
met. 
The latest figures highlight the ongoing
uncertainty facing Scotland’s SME base, with
confidence remaining fragile and growth
continuing to weaken. A combination of structural
pressures and wider economic headwinds is
constraining performance across the sector. Key
contributing factors include:
- Rising input, energy, and operational costs-
Weak consumer demand and slowing economic
momentum
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Measure Q2 Status Q4 Status Q4 Comments
- Global instability and international trade
disruptions- Inflation driven wage and cost
pressures
- Persistent supply chain challenges and ongoing
post Brexit adjustments 
We are continuing to embed the services of the
Business Gateway into the business facing
services that South Lanarkshire deliver, for
example Planning, and Environmental Health. 
In addition to this, we will be offering in 2026-27 a
more generous suite of business support grants
that will increase referrals to the Business
Gateway. 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Community and Enterprise Resources Committee
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)  
Subject: Community and Enterprise Resource Plan 2026/2027 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 present the Community and Enterprise Resource Plan 2026/2027 for approval
and note the monitoring arrangements
[1purpose]
2. Recommendations
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[
(1) that the Resource Plan 2026/2027, attached as Appendix 1, be approved;
(2) that the Resource Plan 2026/2027 be uploaded onto the Council’s website
following consideration by this Committee;
(3) following Committee approval, all Resource Plans will be presented to Executive
Committee on 19 August 2026, for noting; and
(4) that Progress Reports on the Resource Plan 2026/2027 be provided at Quarter
2 and Quarter 4 to future meetings of this Committee. 
3. Background
3.1. The Community and Enterprise Resource Plan for 2026/2027 was prepared in line
with the corporate Resource Planning guidance. 
3.2. The Resource Plan is a key element of the Council’s performance management
arrangements.  It provides details of the context within which Community and
Enterprise Resource operates and establishes actions and measures for the year
ahead based on the priorities and outcomes set out in the Council Plan Connect 2022
to 2027. 
3.3. Performance management is a keystone of Best Value and ensures that the Council
can demonstrate sound governance arrangements.  The Resource Plan is one part of
the Council’s framework for planning and budgeting and demonstrates how this leads
to effective front line service delivery. 
3.4. As part of this framework, the Community and Enterprise Resource Plan reflects the
aspirations of the Council Plan and the Community Plan as well as being
complemented by the details of individual Service, Business and other Plans. 
Ultimately, these details are included in the key work objectives of individual officers. 
This demonstrates the ‘Golden Thread’ of performance management which ensures a
clear understanding of the Council’s vision, values, priorities and outcomes at all
levels.  
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3.5. The current format for performance reporting has been established since 2007 and is
used for Executive Directors’ reports to the Chief Executive, Resource Management
Teams, Resource Committees and the Performance and Review Scrutiny Forum.  The
focus has been on reporting progress on Council outcomes, statutory performance
indicators, other key performance measures and high-level Resource outcomes. 
Progress reports are provided at Quarter 2 and Quarter 4 to this Committee. 
3.6. In preparing the Community and Enterprise Resource Plan, account has also been
taken of the need to ensure a robust response to Risk Management and Control.  Risks
associated with delivery of the actions in this Resource Plan have been identified and
evaluated and are listed in the Resource Risk Register.  Where necessary, controls or
further actions to mitigate these risks have been agreed.  Such actions are tracked
through the Resource Risk Control Plan which is kept under review by the Risk
Sponsor for the Resource. 
3.7. Following approval at individual Resource Committees, all Resource Plans will be
presented, as a pack, to Executive Committee on 19 August 2026, for noting. 
4. Resource Plan 2026/2027
4.1. The Community and Enterprise Resource Plan 2026/2027 is attached as Appendix 1
and is structured around the following headings:- 
1. Introduction 
2. Key areas for the year ahead 
3. Resource outcomes 
4. Measures and actions 
5. Resourcing the Plan 
4.2. Resource Outcomes 2026/2027
The Resource has established a number of outcomes to support the delivery of the
Connect Outcomes in 2026/2027.  To support these outcomes, the Resource has
developed performance measures in an action plan which is set out in section 4 of the
Resource Plan.  Key or strategic measures will be included in the Council Plan
Connect Progress Reports 2026/2027, with the rest being monitored and reported at
Resource level. 
4.3. Monitoring and reporting 
As part of the performance management arrangements, the Committee will receive a
mid-year update of progress on the measures in the Resource Plan covering the
period 1 April to 30 September 2026 (Quarter 2) as well as an end of year progress
report covering the full year 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 (Quarter 4). 
5. Employee Implications
5.1. The outcomes noted within the Resource Plan will inform the Service Action Plans,
where applicable and, in turn, the Performance Appraisal process for individual
employees. 
6. Financial Implications
6.1. The outcomes within the Resource Plan are reflected in the respective Resource
Revenue and Capital budgets and, longer term, within the framework of the Council’s
approved Financial Strategy.  
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7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
7.1. There are no climate change or environmental implications as a result of this report. 
7.2. The Council acknowledges the serious and immediate threat of climate change and is
committed to accelerating the pace of action in response to the climate emergency
and in Scotland’s transition to a net-zero and climate resilient society and economy. 
All Resource Plans have recognised sustainable development and climate change as
a key area of focus for 2026/2027. 
8. Other Implications
8.1. Resource Plan actions are assessed as part of the Resource’s risk management
arrangements and relevant issues have been added to the Resource Risk Register. 
9.  Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
9.1.  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. 
9.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information
contained in this report. 
Kevin Carr
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
5 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 The Resource Plan has been structured upon the Vision, Values, Priorities and
Outcomes in the Council Plan Connect 2022 to 2027 
Previous References
 None 
List of Background Papers
 Council Plan 2022-2027 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Anne Lewis (Performance and Development Officer)
E-mail:  anne.lewis@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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Community and Enterprise Resources 
Community and Enterprise Resource Plan 2026-27 
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Section      Contents 
1.0   Introduction
2.0   Key areas of focus for the year ahead
3.0   Resource outcomes
4.0   Measures and actions
5.0   Resourcing the Plan 
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Section One – Introduction 
I am pleased to introduce our Resource Plan for 2026-27 which sets out our intended outcomes
and priorities for the coming year. This is the main annual business planning document for the
resource. It reflects the council’s key priorities as set out in the Council Plan ‘Connect’ and
provides an overview of the resource’s main areas of activity. 
Our resource comprises the following four service areas – facilities, waste and grounds services;
roads, transportation and fleet services; planning and regulatory services; and enterprise and
sustainable development services. The resource employs 4,039 people who together provide a
wide range of services for local communities, including: 
• delivering key services within schools and council premises, including cleaning, catering,
receptionist, janitorial, concierge, and crossing patrol services
• keeping our streets clean and maintaining and developing public parks, open spaces, tree
stock, fixed play areas, sports fields, golf courses, allotments, and food growing opportunities
• collecting and disposing of waste and encouraging recycling
• managing and maintaining the council’s cemeteries and crematorium, providing bereavement
services, and ensuring the provision of burial ground 
• maintaining, improving and developing our roads and transportation network to support safe
and effective transport, and promoting active travel
• procuring and managing the council’s vehicle fleet, including refuse collection, roads
maintenance, street sweeping and passenger transport
• providing planning and building standard services which guide and control physical
development and land use in the area, ensure the health and safety of persons in or about
buildings, ensure the conservation of energy and the achievement of sustainable development
• protecting public health through the delivery of environmental health services
• providing trading standards to protect consumers and communities 
• promoting economic development and delivering support for local businesses
• delivering effective employability services to support individuals and business
• supporting town centres and physical regeneration, and
• leading the council in developing and promoting sustainability, supporting the transition to a
net zero carbon economy, and addressing climate change. 
The resource also has a significant role to play in managing the relationship between the council
and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC). SLLC deliver leisure and cultural services on
behalf of the council and promote the health and wellbeing of South Lanarkshire residents through
libraries, cultural venues, museum, arts centres, indoor and outdoor sports and leisure centres,
community halls and country parks. 
The Resource Plan is an important element of the council’s performance management
arrangements and is complemented by individual service plans and other key business plans and
strategies. During 2026-27, service teams will continue to be involved in a series of reviews which
will inform how our services are shaped and delivered in the future. 
Kevin Carr
Executive Director
Community and Enterprise Resources 
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Section Two – Key areas of focus for the year ahead 
2.0. Overview 
The resource has identified the main challenges, risks and new developments which will have
significant impact on the delivery of services in the coming year. These are outlined briefly
below. 
2.1. Local Development Plan (LDP) 
The council has a statutory duty to prepare a Local Development Plan for all parts of its area.
Preparation of the council’s third LDP (LDP3) has recently started. It will address the spatial
implications of national planning policy, National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), for different
places at a council-wide level. 
The focus of the plan will be to address challenges, including the climate and nature
emergencies, the embedding of sustainable development principles in decision making,
tackling poverty and disadvantage and health inequalities and embedding the principles of
Local Living through the identification and maintenance of 20-minute neighbourhoods. The
plan will be place-based with the Place Principle providing the policy context to ensure a
participative approach to the future planning of places, services and infrastructure through
partnership working with council services, transport providers, local communities, and health
and education providers. 
The plan will be people-centred so that it meets the needs and aspirations of people and
communities. Extensive engagement will continue to be carried out with stakeholders,
partners and local communities so that the plan is prepared collaboratively taking into
account a diverse range of views.
The LDP will support decisions to invest in places by identifying priorities and focussing on
the delivery of outcomes by drawing together all the council’s strategies, plans and the
objectives of the Council Plan, Connect, as well of those of its partners and other
stakeholders. The LDP must take account of the council’s Community Plan. The plan will
take an infrastructure first approach so that an understanding of existing capacity and the
requirement for new or improved infrastructure (including schools and health and social care
provision) is an integral part of the plan process, and this will inform the site selection
process. New development will be directed to the right locations and will be expected to meet
the principles of placemaking. 
LDP3 will include a Delivery Programme which will set out how the council will implement the
plan and provide certainty for local communities and partners. The plan will be a key driver
for delivering on the main areas of focus, for example by ensuring there is sufficient
employment land to achieve inclusive economic growth goals and creating a land use
framework for the regeneration of our town centres. At a council wide level, the plan will
continue to identify opportunities to deliver the council’s affordable housing programme and
reflect the outcomes of the review of the Strategic Commissioning Plan. 
Access to good quality greenspace and safe and accessible active travel routes are also a
key priority for the resource, encouraging physical exercise and improving the wellbeing of
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our communities. The continuing preparation of the council’s Open Space Strategy will
contribute to achieving these aims. 
The focus for 2026-27 is the completion of the Evidence Report which will inform the spatial
strategy for LDP3. Extensive collaboration has taken place with other services and partners
in terms of data gathering and assessment and the carrying out of engagement.
The implementation of changes to the Building Regulations in 2024 in relation to the energy
performance of buildings will also be a focus for 2026-27.
2.2. Tackling inequality and poverty 
The council recognises the financial pressures being faced by households across South
Lanarkshire and acknowledges the additional demands on council services as a result. The
council has in place a range of support which can help households manage the effects of these
financial pressures, and services will continue to provide support to the most vulnerable in the
year ahead. 
Within this, South Lanarkshire Council is participating in the Collaboration for Health Equity in
Scotland, as one of three pilot Marmot Place programme sites. The focus for the local
programme is tackling early years and child poverty, and the programme builds on existing
local work to tackle inequality and to improve the health and wellbeing of communities. The
programme will help all of our Resources better understand poverty in South Lanarkshire and
take action to mitigate the impact of inequality on people’s lives. 
2.3. Economic development and renewal  
The UK, Scottish, Glasgow City Region and South Lanarkshire economies are all facing real
challenges, such as our country’s new international trading position, and the climate
emergency, all of which impact our lives now and in the foreseeable future. Economic recovery
in South Lanarkshire is incorporating the principles of community wealth building and is framed
around three key themes of sustainable development: People, Place and Business (or social,
physical, and economic regeneration). These themes align council and pan-Lanarkshire
activity with local, national and regional strategies, delivering the collaborative approach
required to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The South Lanarkshire
Economic Strategy (2022-27) sets out the key priorities and actions for the council and aims
“to make South Lanarkshire a flourishing, green, dynamic and equitable place for all”.   
Working in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council, the delivery of the Business Gateway
Service is being delivered ‘in-house’ providing a more customer focused service, rather than
the previous target driven delivery model, leading to better outcomes for businesses and the
economy. All referrals for business advice are referred directly to the Business Gateway, and
they are the public facing organisation for business support within South Lanarkshire. 
Town centre regeneration 
Town centres retain a key role at the heart of our communities as a focal point for retail,
business, culture, leisure and social interaction. Our town centres remain a council priority, and
we are working across all our towns to manage change to allow our towns centres to serve the
evolving needs of communities in the future. The way in which we support each town varies
depending on the specific challenges, ranging from large multi-year transformational
masterplans in East Kilbride and Hamilton, which have been formally adopted by the council,
to smaller local interventions linking to local priorities and Community Wealth Building
priorities. 
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2.4. External Funding 
UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) 
Over 2022 to March 2026, the council has delivered £16m of programmes using the UKSPF
which has supported employability programmes, business support and infrastructure
improvements across South Lanarkshire. 2026/27 will be a transition year from UKSPF to the
New Local Growth Fund which will focus on a regional approach to activity. In addition, in
December 2025, the UK Government confirmed that Hamilton Town Centre would be one of
12 locations in Scotland receiving £2m per year over 10 years through the Pride in Place Phase
2 Programme. 
Levelling Up Fund 
Two projects have been awarded funding by the UK Government Levelling Up Fund. These
are the Clydesdale Way (awarded £6.8 million of grant as part of the cross-council border
Three Rivers Active Tourism project) and Shawfield Remediation (awarded £14.6m) for Clyde
Gateway URC to progress decontamination and redevelopment of the Shawfield area. These
projects will continue to be progressed in 2026-27, with completion in line with the requirements
set by the UK Government. 
Pride in Place programme 
South Lanarkshire Council has received an award from the UK Government’s Pride in Place
Programme which is aimed at building stronger communities, creating thriving places and
empowering people. The award is £20m over a 10-year period. The council made six
submissions to the UK Government for the identification of the locality for the award, based on
the highest deprivation levels and the weakest social infrastructure. In December 2025,
Hamilton Town Centre was selected as the Pride in Place locality within South Lanarkshire
and during 2026/27 the Council will work to appoint an independent chair and neighbourhood
board who will then develop an action plan for investment over the next 10 years.
2.5. Glasgow City Region City Deal 
As part of the City Deal, the resource has been leading the delivery of three major
transportation projects to boost South Lanarkshire’s access to the rest of Scotland. In addition,
several significant network improvements are progressing to promote and accelerate new
development in key strategic areas. 
The Cathkin Relief Road in Rutherglen / Cambuslang and the Greenhills Road / Strathaven
Road project in East Kilbride, are now complete. The upgrade of key junctions at A723
Gateside Street / Johnstone Road and A723 Strathaven Road / Mill Road, in Hamilton, are
also now complete. 
Proposals in relation to Stewartfield Way and East Kilbride Town Centre are progressing and
being developed through the preparation of the Business Cases. 
Other school and transportation projects are being progressed by the resource in support of
the various Community Growth Areas across South Lanarkshire. 
2.6. Deliver effective employability services to support Individuals and
business 
South Lanarkshire Works will continue to deliver a range of employability programmes to meet
the needs of key priority groups and employers and support South Lanarkshire residents into
sustainable employment. 
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A key focus of the 2026-27 Annual Investment Plan, which is developed and agreed with the
South Lanarkshire Employability Partnership (SLEP), is to continue to deliver specialist
employability support to participants with learning disabilities and other long-term health
conditions. Specialist employability support involves long-term and intensive keyworker-based
support, with significant in-work aftercare to support sustainable employment outcomes. 
The Annual Investment Plan will also continue to include support for parents to progress to
employment as a key priority. The Demonstrator programme will provide flexible, part-time
waged work-placement options for targeted parents as part of their journey to employment.
The Supporting Families programme, which involves working in partnership with primary
schools and early years centres to provide early-stage employability and health and wellbeing
support will continue to be rolled out to new priority localities. 
2.7. Sustainable development and climate change (SDCC) 
The council acknowledges the serious and immediate threat of climate change and is
committed to accelerating the pace of action, in response to the climate emergency and in
Scotland’s transition to a net-zero and climate resilient society and economy. It is expected
that, as a public body, the council leads by example and uses its role to influence area-wide
climate change action and sustainability. The Sustainable Development and Climate Change
Strategy 2022 – 2027 and action plan sets out how the council aims to develop sustainably
and tackle climate change. The council supports the delivery of Climate Ready Clyde’s
Adaptation Strategy and action plan which seeks to transform Glasgow City region to adapt to
the climate challenge and ensure everyone benefits from doing so. The council is also
responsible for submitting annual Public Bodies Climate Change Duties reports, which detail
progress made by the council in delivering against its duties, as set out in the Climate Change
(Scotland) Act 2009. 
The publication of new statutory guidance for public bodies implementing climate change
duties under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 will influence the delivery of the council’s
work in implementing the duties. The guidance aims to help public bodies to minimise their
operational emissions, adapt and become resilient to the current and future impacts of the
changing climate, live within environmental limits and ensure a strong, healthy and just society. 
Sustainable development and climate change work carried out by the council seeks to mitigate
the following two top council risks: 
• inability to take the necessary action due to funding constraints, to combat climate
change, and work toward achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2045, thereby
contributing to negative and irreversible environmental, social and economic impacts
on the council and its residents; and 
• inability of the council to manage the impacts that increasing frequency and intensity
of adverse weather events such as floods, storms, cold and freezing conditions and
extreme heat, water shortages and wildfires has on council services, budgets and our
communities.
2.8. Circular economy 
The Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 sets out requirements for the following: a Circular
Economy Strategy; Circular Economy targets; legislation aimed at reducing waste; increases
in penalties for littering from vehicles; legislation to enhance duty of care responsibilities for
households and businesses; and legislation to improve waste monitoring. These measures will
underpin and complement Scotland’s Circular Economy and Waste Route Map. The measures
in the Waste Route Map are grouped under four strategic aims:  
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• reduction and reuse
• modernising recycling
• decarbonising disposal and
• strengthening the circular economy 
It sets out the strategic direction for waste management in Scotland until 2030, based on
responsible production, responsible consumption, and maximising value from waste and
energy. In addition to the priority actions for each of the strategic arms, the Scottish
Government will seek to progress further, as yet unknown, actions between now and 2030. 
2.9. Local Transport Strategy (LTS)
Consultation on the draft LTS was completed and the finalised draft document was presented
to Committee for approval in March 2026. 
The new LTS will be an ambitious and forward-thinking strategy that sets out a strategic vision
and objectives, alongside proposals for a ten-year Action Plan. It will be used to guide the
transport actions and priorities of the council and will also be used to influence the actions of
a range of partner organisations who deliver aspects of transport within South Lanarkshire.
Main themes of the strategy will include reference to maintenance and asset management,
road safety, the economy, sustainable and public transport, the environment, inclusive mobility,
spatial planning as well as the use of technology. Plans for implementation of actions and
monitoring will also be included. 
The LTS dovetails with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport’s Regional Transport Strategy.
Several LTS themes are highlighted within that document relating to public transport,
managing travel needs, active travel, integration of travel, road safety, sustainable travel,
climate resilience, environment and connecting places. 
Finally, the LTS links with the National Transport Strategy which sets outs various priorities
and themes. These NTS priorities look to reduce inequalities, take climate action, help deliver
inclusive economic growth and improve our health and wellbeing, as well as those relating to
public transport, managing travel needs, active travel, integration of travel, road safety,
sustainable travel, climate resilience, environment and connecting places. 
2.10. Health and wellbeing 
This is a cross-cutting theme within Community and Enterprise Resources and covers a wide
range of activities, from promoting healthy eating (via the provision of school meals), to the
positive contribution that our partner, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC), makes
in ensuring inclusive access to sport, leisure and culture across our communities. Community
and Enterprise Resources will assist SLLC in the provision of these services by continuing to
oversee capital investment in the council’s leisure and culture facilities: the new build of
Larkhall Leisure Centre over the next two years will be a major project for the Resource. The
environmental health service promotes health protection practices and regulates public health
across South Lanarkshire.
2.11. Free school meals roll out 
The Scottish Government have identified resource funding to cover food costs which will help
to implement, and evaluate, a new Test of Change phase of the Free School Meals (FSM)
programme. This aims to provide meals to some pupils whose families are in receipt of Scottish
Child payment in S1 to S3. The Test of Change is currently being piloted in eight local authority
areas and South Lanarkshire is one of the successful authorities chosen to participate. In South
Lanarkshire, four secondary schools across different geographical areas that have high free
school meal eligibility rates were chosen to take part. The Test of Change phase of the free
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school meals roll out started in August 2025 and will run until July 2026. There is no certainty
that this pilot will extend beyond July 2026. 
3.0. Legislative and policy changes 
New and revised legislation will also impact on the work of the resource during 2026-27,
including: 
• Climate Change Act (2019) – Whilst not new legislation, the Climate Change Act (2019)
continues to impact on the council’s activities and commits Scotland to net-zero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The Climate Change (Scotland) Act states that a
public body must:
− contribute to the delivery of Scotland’s national emissions reduction targets
− help deliver Scotland’s statutory climate change adaptation programme, and
− act in a way that it considers is most sustainable       
In November 2024, the Scottish Parliament passed the Climate Change (Emissions
Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2024  which modifies the greenhouse gas emissions
reduction targets within previous climate change legislation. The Act was introduced
following advice from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) that advised that the
previous 2030 interim target was unachievable. It replaces Scotland's previous system
of annual and interim greenhouse gas emissions targets with a framework of five-year
carbon budgets to set limits on emissions over these periods. The new carbon budget
system offers a more stable and reliable method for tracking progress towards national
emissions reduction goals. 
• Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 - This act is designed to help make Scotland’s transport
network cleaner, smarter and more accessible. The Act deals with a number of issues
including, Prohibition of Pavement Parking, Bus Services, Roadworks, Workplace Parking
and Low Emission Zones. 
− Pavement parking A key provision of the Act is to prohibit the parking of vehicles on
pavements, prohibit double parking and prohibit parking adjacent to dropped footways.
The council commenced enforcement of pavement parking in January 2025 and is
moving towards considering streets for exemption. 
− Bus services The Act provides local transport authorities with powers to make bus travel
more attractive, allowing local transport authorities to run their own bus services;
franchise bus services in their areas; or enter into Bus Services Improvement
Partnerships (BSIPs) with bus operators within their areas. The Act also introduces new
regulations covering the way in which bus operators must provide information to local
authorities when they plan to reduce or withdraw the services they provide. Strathclyde
Partnership for Transport (SPT) have published their Regional Bus Strategy. SPT are
considering next steps in terms of franchising. On completion, this will allow consideration
of what opportunities there are for these types of measures as well as the Act’s other
section which relates to smart ticketing options. These provisions will have significant
employee and financial resourcing issues. 
− Road works The Act seeks to continually encourage a raise in standards to improve the
quality of road works. The key provisions include: additional powers given to the Scottish
Road Works Commissioner to strengthen enforcement on non-compliance of legislation
in relation to road works with the use of fines and monitoring; a requirement for all
undertakers to have a Reinstatement Quality Plan (RQP) in place; and a revised
timescale for notifying within 2 hours of the commencement and completion of works. A
revised Specification for the Reinstatement of Opening in Roads (SROR) is also now in
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force, increasing the guarantee period for the majority of asphalt reinstatements to 6
years. It should also be noted that the Commissioner has increased on-site monitoring
through the introduction of several compliance officers who have been undertaking drive
by observations, with a particular focus on roads authorities in the first instance. 
− 20mph speed limits Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 is committed to
creating a safer, healthier and greener Scotland. It is the council’s aspiration to introduce
mandatory 20mph speed limits within residential areas in line with the new Scottish
Government policy. A review is concluding on which streets would be suitable for 20mph
speed limits and this will be presented to a future committee. Significant resources will
be required for the promotion of associated traffic regulation orders and signage. 
− Other impacts The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 also enables local authorities to
manage vehicle emissions via the establishment of Low Emission Zones (LEZ) and
introduce Workplace Parking Charges to influence travel behaviour. However, there are
no plans at this time to introduce these in South Lanarkshire.    
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Section Three – Resource outcomes
3.1. Resource outcomes
Community and Enterprise Resources has established the following Resource outcomes to
support the delivery of Connect Outcomes in 2026-27. 
Connect
outcomes
Resource outcomes  
Communities
and
environment 
• High-quality streets, parks and other public areas ensures South
Lanarkshire is a place where people want to live, work, visit and invest
• Communities are encouraged and supported to reduce, re-use and
recycle their waste
• The council addresses climate change by reducing carbon emissions,
protecting our natural environment, adapting to the impacts of climate
change, and acting sustainably
• Communities are well connected 
• All roads, footways, cycle routes, bridges and associated infrastructure
are safe and fit for purpose
• Road and transportation infrastructure supports new development,
enables use of public transport and encourages active travel
Education and
learning 
• No resource outcomes for this Connect outcome 
Health and
wellbeing 
• Public health is safeguarded through an effective environmental
regulation and enforcement service
• All school and nursery children have access to nutritious school meals 
• All residents have the opportunity to access cultural, leisure and
outdoor recreational activities to help improve their wellbeing and
quality of life
Children and
young people 
• No resource outcomes for this Connect outcome 
Housing and
land 
• Vacant, derelict and contaminated land is brought back into productive
use
• Appropriate supply of housing land (including affordable housing) is
maintained
Our economy 
• South Lanarkshire is an attractive place to start, grow and locate a
business
• Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair,
inclusive, sustainable and low carbon
• Thriving town and neighbourhood centres provide a focal point for local
communities 
• Physical development and land use in the area is enabled, guided and
controlled to help facilitate economic growth  
• A people-centred approach to recovery is implemented to help
individuals, communities, businesses and the social and third-party
sector thrive 
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3.2. Delivering the Plan and achieving best value
In working towards the six Outcomes, the council will continually improve and ensure
effective and efficient use of resources, and our business will be conducted with integrity,
transparency and will operate to the highest standards. 
Community and Enterprise Resources has established the following Resource Outcomes to
support Delivering the Plan and achieving Best Value. 
Delivering the
plan and
achieving best
value
Resource outcomes
• Customers experience high quality and improving council services
• The workforce has the skills, flexibility and capacity to deliver the
council’s priorities
• Digital and ICT services meet the needs of the council and its
customers 
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Section Four – Measures and actions 
4.0. Performance measures and action plan 
This section of the Resource Plan is divided into two parts: part (a) sets out our main
performance measures against our outcomes; and part (b) describes the key actions we will
take in the coming year to respond to the challenges ahead and improve services and
outcomes.
4.a. How we will measure our performance
The impact of COVID-19 continues to have an effect on performance of some services. The
table below shows our performance measures, and includes the actual data last reported to
Committee and the targets for both the last financial year and 2026-27. Additional context for
the results/targets is provided within the notes column, where applicable. 
Resource Outcome: High-quality streets, parks and other public areas ensure South
Lanarkshire is a place where people want to live, work, visit and invest 
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
1. Percentage of
streets found to
be acceptable
during Local
Environmental
Audit and
Management
System
(LEAMS)
surveys.
(Locally set
target)
92.9% >92% >92% 01.09 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds 
2. Land Audit
Management
System grounds
maintenance
score.     
(Locally set
target) 
72.0 72.0 72.0 C01.09 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds
72 is still a
challenging
target score
that the
Service
strives to
meet 
Resource Outcome:  Communities are encouraged and supported to reduce, re-use and
recycle their waste 
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
3. Percentage of
total household
waste that is
recycled in the
calendar year
2025.
(Locally set
target)
41.8% >50% >50% C01.14 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds
This is a
Connect
measure,
therefore
target remains
at 50%  
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4. Percentage of
household
waste sent to
landfill in the
calendar year
2025.
(Locally set
target)
1.32% <5% <5% C01.06 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds
Target to
remain at
<5%, this is
the contract
target 
Resource Outcome:  The council addresses climate change by reducing carbon emissions,
protecting our natural environment, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and acting
sustainably 
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
5. Reduction in
the council’s
carbon
emissions
(buildings,
waste,
transport) 
5% Reduce
emissions
compared
to
previous
year
Reduce
emissions
compared
to
previous
year
C01.13 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
Carbon
emissions
are reported
a year
behind. In
2026-27, we
will report on
2025-26
actual figure
compared to
2024-25 
Resource Outcome:  Communities are well connected 
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
6. Percentage of
properties with
Superfast
Broadband
>30Mbps.     
(Locally set
target)
98.8% 99% 99.5% C01.07 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
7. Percentage of
properties with
Full Fibre
connection. 
(Locally set
target)
58.87% 60% 70% C01.07 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
Resource Outcome: All roads, footways, cycle routes, bridges and associated infrastructure are
safe and fit for purpose 
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
8. Percentage of
our road
network that
should be
considered for
<32.5% <32.5% <31.8% C01.10 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
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Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
maintenance
treatment
(Roads
Condition Index)
(Locally set
target)
9. Percentage of A
class roads that
should be
considered for
maintenance
treatment
(Roads
Condition Index) 
27.7%
(2023-
2025)
<27.7%
(2023-
2025)
<26.6% C01.10 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
10. Percentage of B
class roads that
should be
considered for
maintenance
treatment
(Roads
Condition Index) 
29.6%
(2023-
2025)
<29.6%
(2023-
2025)
<27.5% C01.10 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
11. Percentage of C
class roads that
should be
considered for
maintenance
treatment
(Roads
Condition Index) 
37.4%
(2023-
2025)                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
<37.4%
(2023-
2025)                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
<34.5% C01.10 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
12. Percentage of U
class roads that
should be
considered for
maintenance
treatment
(Roads
Condition Index) 
32.4%
(2023-
2025)
<32.4%
(2023-
2025)
<32.9% C01.10 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
13. Number of road
casualties in
South
Lanarkshire
during 2025.
(Locally set
target)
382
(2024)
Lower
than the
2024-25
figure
Lower
than the
2025-26
figure
C01.01 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet
Reported per
calendar year 
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Resource Outcome:  Public health is safeguarded through an effective environmental
regulation and enforcement service
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
14. Broad
compliance with
food law
statutory
requirements
secured in
premises.
(Locally set
target)
95.0% 85.0% 85.0% C01.11 Planning
and
Regulatory
Services
Target to
remain at 85%
since the
council is not in
direct control of
the measure.
Compliance is
the
responsibility of
the business 
Resource Outcome: All school and nursery children have access to nutritious school meals 
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
15. Level of primary
school meal
uptake (as
proportion of total
primary school
meals which
could be taken up
over the period).     
(Locally set
target)
65% 66% 66% 03.03 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds
Target of 66%
remains
challenging
16. Level of
secondary school
meal uptake (as
proportion of total
secondary school
meals which
could be taken up
over the period).     
(Locally set
target)
40% 38% 38%  03.03 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds
Target of 38%
remains
challenging 
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Resource Outcome: Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair, inclusive,
sustainable and low carbon
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
17. Number of start-
up
clients/businesses
supported by
Business
Gateway)
- - 375 06.08 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
New Business
Gateway
business
support targets
for 2026-27 
18. Number of
existing
businesses
supported
(including
supported by
Business
Gateway)
- - 500 06.08 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
Resource Outcome: Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair, inclusive,
sustainable and low carbon
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
19. Delivery of UK
Shared
Prosperity
Program      
£7.8m £4m £?m 07.02 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
Funding not
yet known for
2026-27 
Resource Outcome: A people-centred approach to recovery is implemented to help individuals,
communities, businesses and the social and third sector thrives. 
Measure 2024-25
Actual
2025-26
Target
2026-27
Target
Links Service Notes
20. Number of
participants
supported via
council-operated
employability
programmes
(local target)
3,059
people
2,400
people
2,400
people
C06.01 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
21. Number of
participants
gaining
sustainable
employment
(local target)
725
people
700
people
700
people
C06.13 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
22. Number of
participants
accessing further
education or
training (local
target)
804
people
600
people
600
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Sustainable
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4.b What actions we will take in 2026-27 
Resource Outcome: High-quality streets, parks and other public areas ensure South
Lanarkshire is a place where people want to live, work, visit and invest 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
1. Prepare an Open Space
Strategy
Present a draft Open Space Strategy to
Planning Committee by end of June
2026 
01.09 Planning
and
Regulatory
Services
Carry out statutory consultation on the
draft Open Space Strategy in Summer
2026 
Final approval of the Open Space
Strategy by December 2026
2. Make South Lanarkshire a
cleaner place to live, work
and visit free of letter, fly-
tipping and dog waste
Prepare an annual progress report for
Climate Change and Sustainability
Committee demonstrating the impact of
the Litter Strategy (2022-2027)
01.09 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds 
Resource Outcome: Communities are encouraged and supported to reduce, re-use and
recycle their waste 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
3. Support a circular economy
by re-using, recycling and
generating energy from the
waste we manage
Review the existing refuse and
recycling collections to ensure they are
efficient and effective and identify
improvements required to comply with
the Code of Practice on Household
Recycling when published, anticipated
during 2026/27
01.06 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds 
Resource Outcome: The council addresses climate change by reducing carbon emissions,
protecting our natural environment, adapting to the impacts of climate change, and acting
sustainably 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
4. Lead by example and
influence area-wide
climate change and
sustainability action 
Implement the Sustainable
Development and Climate Change
Strategy (2022-2027) Action Plan, and
report progress at quarter two and
quarter four to Climate Change and
Sustainability Committee
C01.08 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
5. Submit annual Public
Bodies Climate Change
Duties (PBCCD) Report
to the Scottish
Government
Completion and submission of the
PBCCD report by 30 November 2026
C01.08 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
6. Modernise and
decarbonise the council’s
fleet 
Review and produce a revised Fleet
Strategy (2026-2031) and Action Plan
by December 2026
01.13 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
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Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
7. Deliver new and improved
low carbon vehicle
charging infrastructure
Deliver with City Region Partners, a
commercial contract to appoint a
contractor to maintain, manage and
expend public infrastructure points /
hubs   
01.13 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
8. Ensure national planning
policy set out in National
Planning Framework 4 in
relation to climate
change, biodiversity and
sustainable travel is
embedded in decision
making process for
planning applications and
the preparation of the
South Lanarkshire Local
Development Plan 3
Prepare the draft Strategic
Environmental Assessment (SEA)
report alongside the proposed Local
Development Plan 3 (LDP3)
programme of works
C01.09 Planning and
Regulatory
Services 
Resource Outcome: All roads, footways, cycle routes, bridges and associated infrastructure are
safe and fit for purpose 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
9. Prepare prioritised
programme of
carriageway and footway
maintenance works 
Deliver a programme of carriageway
and footway projects in line with agreed
2026-27 funding 
01.01 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
10. Prepare prioritised
programme of bridge and
structure maintenance
works
Deliver a programme of bridge and
other structures projects in line with
agreed 2026-27 funding
01.01 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet
11. Prepare prioritised
programme of traffic
signal and pedestrian/
cycle crossing
maintenance works
Deliver a programme of traffic signal
and pedestrian / cycle crossing upgrade
projects in line with agreed 2026-27
funding
01.01 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet
12. Deliver winter
maintenance carriageway
and footway gritting
actions during inclement
weather
During adverse weather, undertake
appropriate precautionary actions and
during severe weather ensure main,
secondary and extreme routes are
treated as necessary
01.01 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet
13. Deliver prioritised road
safety infrastructure
improvements and
promote road safety
Deliver road safety projects and
schemes in line with agreed 2026-27
programme
01.01 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
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Resource Outcome: Road and transportation infrastructure supports new development,
enables use of public transport and encourages active travel 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
14. Launch and promote
the Local Transport
Strategy for South
Lanarkshire 
Publish the new Local Transport
Strategy covering 2026 to 2036 in
Spring 2026
C01.10 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet 
15. Deliver road and
transportation
infrastructure
improvements to
support new
developments, including
those undertaken as
part of the City Deal
Progress the Stewartfield Way
Sustainable Transport Capacity
Enhancements Project in line with the
agreed programme 
C01.10 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet   
16. Encourage greater use
of public transport by
working with partners to
improve public transport
infrastructure
Deliver prioritised improvements to bus
and rail infrastructure in line with
available external funding for 2026-27 
C01.10  Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet   
Complete the final phase of the Lanark
Interchange project by Summer 2026
01.10
17. Encourage active travel
by extending our
network of walking and
cycling routes 
Deliver walking and cycling projects/
schemes in line with agreed 2026-27
capital programme 
01.10 Roads,
Transportation
and Fleet   
Resource Outcome: All school and nursery children have access to nutritious school meals 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
18. Participate in Scottish
Government Test of
Change pilot phase of
Free School Meal
programme
Continue implementation of the roll out of
Free School Meals to pupils in S1 to S3
in the four pilot secondary schools to
June 2026 
C03.03 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds 
Resource Outcome: All residents have the opportunity to access cultural, leisure and outdoor
recreational activities to help improve their wellbeing and quality of life 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
19. Work in partnership with
South Lanarkshire
Leisure and Culture
(SLLC) to maintain and
deliver community
facilities
Conclude the transformation fund
programme and continue to deliver the
capital programme to maintain and
improve leisure and culture facilities
03.14 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
20. Deliver the Larkhall
Leisure Centre
Replacement project
Main construction work to start on site
Summer 2026
03.14 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
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Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
21. Improve health and
wellbeing by offering
attractive and affordable
leisure and cultural
activities delivered with
warmth, friendliness and
individual pride
Implement a new outcome focused
performance management framework
aligned with the SLLC Commissioning
Plan, and present an annual report to
Community and Enterprise Committee
for monitoring
03.13 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
22. Implement the multi-
year Play Area
Investment Programme
Develop proposals and undertake
consultation on Clydesdale Play Area
Investment Programme, with works
contract awarded by March 2027
03.03 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds 
Resource Outcome: A people-centred approach to recovery is implemented to help individuals,
communities, businesses and the social and third sector thrives 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
23. Deliver effective
Employability Services
to support individuals
and business
Monitor and adjust the delivery plan
agreed via the South Lanarkshire Local
Employability Partnership (SLLEP) and
Community Planning Partners 
06.01 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
Resource Outcome: South Lanarkshire is an attractive place to start, grow and locate a
business 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
24. Prioritise business
development advice,
support and financial
assistance to ensure
businesses are able to
continue to operate,
whilst creating the right
conditions for low
carbon economic growth
Deliver programmes, services, and
events to businesses around sectors,
location, and themes (e.g., food and
drink, tourism, construction, low carbon,
innovation, internationalisation,
collaboration, and young enterprise)
C06.03  Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
Support and host the Supplier
Development Programme to deliver
events, training and e-commerce
support to SME’s or third sector
organisations who are interested in
working with the public sector
06.09 
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Resource Outcome: Economic development and growth in South Lanarkshire is fair, inclusive,
sustainable and low carbon 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
25. Promote sustainable
economic development
across South
Lanarkshire 
Prepare an annual progress report for
Community and Enterprise Resources
Committee, demonstrating the impact of
the South Lanarkshire Economic
Strategy (2022-2027)
C06.05 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
26. Deliver the Levelling Up
Funded projects 
Progress delivery of Levelling Up
funded projects, Clydesdale Way and
Shawfield, in line with the programme
agreed with UK Government
C06.05 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
27. Positively enhance the
benefits of tourism
across South
Lanarkshire by
delivering the very best
for our visitors, our
businesses, our people,
our communities, and
our environment
Prepare an annual progress report for
Community and Enterprise Resources
Committee, demonstrating the impact of
South Lanarkshire Tourism Strategy
(2022-2025)
06.06 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
28. Income generating
projects will be scoped
across all council
resources to identify
viable projects with a
focus on green
initiatives including
exploring options for
delivery and funding
Liaise with all council resources, third
parties and funders to identify new
opportunities for generating income and
consider a risk analysis of each
opportunity  
06.05 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
29. Develop single door
approach to economic
development and inward
investment activity
which links employment,
skills, business support
and planning
Undertake activity (Lanarkshire
Business Events website / supports to
national themed weeks aimed at
increasing the number of companies
engaged with partners) which lead to
improved performance and turnover,
increased employment, innovation,
investment and internationalisation 
06.05  Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
Promote inward investment website and
marketing campaign
06.15
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Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
30. Delivery of the Rural
Action Plan maximising
existing and future
funding through
Community Led Local
Development and
Renewable Energy
Fund 
Deliver the Rural Action Plan and report
on progress to the Rural Task Force in
February 2027 
C05.13 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
31. Support Glasgow City
Region City Deal
development
programmes
Prepare business case approvals for
roads and Community Growth Area
projects to be approved by City Deal
Cabinet
06.15 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
Resource Outcome: Thriving town and neighbourhood centres provide a focal point for local
communities 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
32. Implement the delivery
of the approved East
Kilbride Town Centre
masterplan, working
through the agreed
project management
schedule to secure a
planned and managed
transfer of the town
centre and effective
delivery of the key
components of the
masterplan
Deliver the project management
schedule, including seeking approval
from Planning Committee and
completing the design of Civic Hub and
housing proposals within the agreed
timescales 
C05.18 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development
33. Implement the delivery
of the approved
Hamilton Town Centre
masterplan and deliver
initial actions to enable
the delivery of key
projects
Deliver year 2 priorities within Hamilton
town centre masterplan within agreed
timescales 
C05.18 Enterprise
and
Sustainable
Development 
Resource Outcome: Physical development and land use in the area is enabled, guided and
controlled to help facilitate economic growth 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
34. Preparation of South
Lanarkshire Local
Development Plan 3
(LDP3)
Preparations of LDP3 will include the
Call for Ideas and site assessment
process and the preparation of detailed
policy and a proposed LDP3 plan to be
presented to full Council for approval by
March 2027
C01.09 Planning and
Regulatory
Services 
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Resource Outcome: Customers experience high quality and improving council services 
Action  Milestones/steps we will take to
deliver our actions Links Service
35. Implement the Frontline
First Fund
Identify and implement a programme of
projects to deliver Year 2 of the
Frontline First Fund
07.01 Facilities,
Waste and
Grounds 
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Section Five – Resourcing the Plan
5.0. Introduction 
In this section we consider the resources needed to implement our plan, including funding and
staffing. 
5.1. Revenue Budget 2026-27 
The resource has a Net Revenue Budget of £138.625 million. The table below allocates this
budget across the services:
. 
Net Budget by Service 2026-27 £ million %
Facilities, Waste, and Grounds 84.332 60.8
Roads, Transportation and Fleet 21.713 15.7
Planning and Regulatory Services  5.925 4.3
Enterprise and Sustainable Development 7.117 5.1
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Ltd 19.538 14.1
Detail 138.625 100 
5.2.  Capital Budget 2026-27 
The following capital budget of £69.839million is allocated: 
Capital Programme 2026-27 Project  £ million
Facilities, Waste, and Grounds 1.4
Roads, Transportation and Fleet 26.875
Planning and Regulatory Services   0
Enterprise and Sustainable Development  41.564
Total 69.839 
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5.3. Resource Employees
Community and Enterprise Resources has 4,039 employees, as at 5 February 2026. We
support these employees to deliver their duties through a range of policies, including
personal appraisal and a robust training framework. 
The number of employees by service is as follows: 
Service Number of employees
Facilities, Waste, and Grounds 3,252
Roads, Transportation and Fleet 475
Planning and Regulatory Services  130
Enterprise and Sustainable Development 182
Total 4,039 
If you need this information in another language or format, please contact us to discuss how we
can best meet your needs. Phone 0303 123 1015 or email equalities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Community and Enterprise Resources
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)  
Subject: 2026/2027 Employability Annual Investment Plan 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 seek approval of the 2026/2027 Employability Annual Investment Plan
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that the 2026/2027 Employability Annual Investment Plan be approved. 
3. Background
3.1. The Council delivers and funds a range of employability programmes designed to
help residents experiencing barriers to employment to progress to sustainable
destinations of employment or further learning.  These programmes are funded by a
blend of external funding sources supported by core Council budgets.  External
funding for 2026/2027 includes Scottish Government No-one Left Behind and UK
Government Local Growth Fund. 
3.2. As a condition of the Scottish Government No-one Left Behind (NOLB) grant, local
authorities are required to submit an Annual Investment Plan (AIP) which sets out
the Council’s plans for the delivery of all employability programmes including those
funded by non-Scottish Government funding streams.  These plans are required to
be developed and agreed with partners through Local Employability Partnerships
(LEPs).  This paper provides an outline of the Plan including the key target groups
and programmes to be funded. 
4. Annual Investment Plan Funding
4.1. The Scottish Government No-one Left Behind grant sets out funding across three
priority areas:- 
 all-age support element is designed to provide keyworker support to unemployed
and economically inactive young people and adults
 specialist employability support is designed to provide longer-term support to
people experiencing learning disabilities and/or long-term health conditions
 parental employability support is specifically targeted at unemployed and low-
waged parents as part of the Scottish Government’s Tackling Child Poverty Plan
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Table 1 – No-one Left Behind Funding 2026/2027 
All age support £2,075,794
Specialist support £283,668
Parental employability support  £2,311,482
TCP Co-ordinator £102,000 
4.2. The Annual Investment Plan is also supported by Council funding that contributes to
staffing resources, UK Government Local Growth funding of £600,000 and other
external funding including renewable energy community benefit funds. 
4.3. The Scottish Government has confirmed that the Council will also receive £517k
additional funding to support parental employability transport.  The scope and grant
conditions attached to the funding is still to be confirmed by the Scottish Government
and further information will be provided to committee in due course. 
5. Annual Investment Plan 
5.1.  The 2026/2027 AIP sets out the South Lanarkshire LEP’s key priority groups,
keywork-based programmes and learning and training activity.  The Plan has been
designed around the Scottish Approach to Employability of:- 
 dignity and respect, fairness and equality and continuous improvement 
 flexible and person-centred support 
 straightforward for people to navigate 
 integrated and aligned with other services 
 provides pathways into sustainable and fair work 
 driven by evidence including data and the experience of users 
 support more people to move into the right job at the right time 
5.2.  The AIP sets out the partnership’s key priority groups.  People from the groups
below requiring employability support will have access to a keyworker-based service
delivered by either the Council or Routes to Work South (RTWS), the Council’s
arms-length external organisation for the delivery of employability services. 
Table 2 – Key Priority Groups 
Key Priority
Groups 
Keyworker
Service 
Delivery Funding
Source
Value 
Young people
aged 15-18
(including in last 6
months of school)
Aspire  South
Lanarkshire
Council
(SLC)
NOLB, Local
Growth Fund,
Core
£1,458,768
Adults with
barriers to
employment 
and adults with
long term health
barriers to
employment
Gateway to
Employment 
RTWS NOLB, Core £1,400,000 
Adults and young
people with
learning
disabilities
Supported
Employment 
SLC NOLB,
Specialist
Employability
Support
(SES), Core
£561,625
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Unemployed or
low waged
parents 
Supporting 
Families 
SLC Tackling
Child Poverty
(TCP), Core
£931,276 
5.3. All participants engaging on the programmes above have an identified keyworker
responsible for supporting them through an individual flexible action plan.  As part of
that action plan, participants have access to a range of activity, funded through the
AIP designed to support their progression to employment.  This activity incudes
training, confidence building/personal development and health and wellbeing
supports. 
Table 3 – Action Plan Activity 
Activity  Description  Provider  Funding
source
Value
Rise, Reach
and Impact 
Groupwork personal
development
employability skills
programmes targeted
at young people
engaging with Aspire
RTWS NOLB
and SSE
£420,000
Supported
Volunteering 
Flexible volunteering
opportunities
supported by local 3rd
sector organisations
and designed to
develop employability
skills 
VASLAN / 3rd
Sector Orgs 
NOLB
and TCP
£157,356
Employability
Academy 
A range of vocational
training and other
accredited courses
designed to respond
to caseload needs 
South
Lanarkshire
College 
NOLB
and TCP
£110,000
Health and
Wellbeing 
Flexible health and
wellbeing
interventions
designed to build
confidence 
South
Lanarkshire
Leisure and
Culture 
NOLB
and TCP 
£49,000
Money /
Benefits
Advice
Dedicated Money
Advice Service for
employability
participants through
the Money Matters
team
SLC  NOLB
and TCP
£57,000
Flexible
procurement 
A range of
opportunities
procured on an
ongoing basis in
response to the needs
of employers and
participants 
Various  NOLB
and TCP
£585,452 
5.4. The AIP also includes a range of work placement and waged opportunities to
support participants to develop skills and experiences.
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Table 4 – Work Placement and Waged Opportunities 
Programme  Description Provider  Value 
Demonstrator
(Parents)
Waged 6-month
work placements for
parents across the
Council, NHS and
The State Hospital 
SLC / NHS £367,635
Project Search One-year work
placement for
Supported
Employment
participants
delivered in
partnership with
NHS Lanarkshire,
Asda Toryglen and
New College
Lanarkshire
SLC/NHS, New
College
Lanarkshire,
South
Lanarkshire
College and
ASDA
£6,000
Work Placements Participants can
access work
placements with
local employers and
access a daily
training allowance 
SLC / local
employers 
£65,000
Employer
engagement and
training 
In house team will
deliver a flexible
programme of
training, tailored to
caseload need and
participant demand
SLC £483,320 
Scottish Childminding
Association (SCMA)
Funded places for
participants to
complete the SCMA
Programme with aim
of becoming self
employed
childminders 
SLC/SCMA £5,000 
6. Employee Implications
6.1. The 74 Council employees currently in post, are involved in the delivery and
management of the programmes set out in the AIP.  It is planned that through
recruitment and TUPE of a limited number of RTWS staff, as set out in the
Transformational Review, this will increase to 85 employees.  External funding
directly supports 61 of these posts with the remainder supported by Council. 
7. Financial Implications
7.1. The external funding of the AIP has reduced in 2026/2027 by £1,112,467 compared
to 2025/2026 following the replacement of the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity
Fund with the Local Growth Fund.  The impact of this reduction has been mitigated
by utilising budget carried forward from 2025/2026.  Consideration is also being
given to secure funding for future years.  
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8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
8.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in
terms of the information contained within this report. 
9. Other Implications
9.1. The are no risks or other implications arising from this report. 
10. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
10.1. 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. 
10.2. In developing this AIP, consultation has taken place with South Lanarkshire Local
Employability Partnership and RTWS.   
Kevin Carr
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
1 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 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
 Excellent employer
 We will work to put people first and reduce inequality
 We will work to recover, progress and improve
 Our children and young people thrive
 Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres
 Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships 
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:- 
Douglas Hashagen – Employability Manager 
Tel:  0141 584 2915 
Email:  Douglas.Hashagen@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to:  Community and Enterprise Committee
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)  
Subject: Hagshaw Energy Cluster – Extension of Economic
Development Post 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 seek approval for the extension of 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Economic
Development Officer within the Enterprise and Sustainability Development
Services establishment for a further 24 months
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that 1 FTE Economic Development Officer post on Grade 3, Level 2 - 4
(£42,228 - £48,633) within the Enterprise and Sustainability Development
Services establishment be extended to June 2028 utilising funds from Douglas
West windfarm community benefit contributions as set out in paragraph 4.2 of
the report.
[1recs]
3. Background
3.1. In March 2022, the Council’s Executive Committee approved that the annual income
from the Douglas West windfarm community benefit payments estimated at £117k
per annum were used to fund an Economic Development Officer for up to 23 months
with the remainder of the community benefits to go to the Renewable Energy Fund
(REF) for use in the local area. 
3.2. The post was filled in June 2022, and the officer has been successful in progressing
the Hagshaw Energy Cluster Development Framework bringing together
communities, landowners and windfarm operators to progress a local vision and
maximise the potential from the windfarm developments and repowering in the area. 
The officer helped establish the Douglas Valley Advisory Group bringing local
communities together to agree local strategic priorities and steer the use of future
community benefit funds. 
3.3. In April 2024, Community and Enterprise Resources Committee approved the
extension of the post to June 2026 at a cost over the 2-year period of £113,660. 
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4. Economic Development Officer Hagshaw Energy Cluster
4.1. The officer has been successful in developing community partnerships and larger
more ambitious projects such as adventure tourism, rural housing, circular economy
and active travel connections in the area.  On 17 March 2026, progress of the
Douglas Valley Community-Led Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism Project
was reported to this Committee setting out the next phases for that project.   
4.2. The income to the Douglas West community benefit fund in 2025/26 was £152k with
a balance available to commit of £151k.  The post at Grade 3 Level 2 – 4 as shown
at paragraph 5.1 would cost a maximum of £63k per annum.  It is recommended that
the post is extended for a further two years from June 2026 to June 2028 using
funds from the Douglas West windfarm to support the ambitions within the Hagshaw
Energy Framework and local communities. 
5. Employee Implications
5.1. It is proposed that the post is retained on the Enterprise and Sustainable
Development Services establishment for a further 24 months. 
Post title Number of
Posts
Grade/SCP Hourly rate Annual
salary
(excluding
on-costs)
Gross
salary
(Including
on-costs
29.7%)
Economic
Development
Officer 
1 Grade 3
Level 2 – 4    
SCP 63 - 74
£23.14 
£26.65
£42,228 
£48,633
£54,770 
£63,077
Maximum 
Total 24
month 
£117,847 
6. Financial Implications
6.1. The annual contribution from the Douglas West windfarm received in September
each year will cover all costs of the post, including national pay rises.  The remaining
contributions will be awarded to projects through the REF.  The post holder duties
will include identifying match funding opportunities to ensure maximisation of wind
farm contributions for the area. 
7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
7.1. The REF has as one of its four key themes Sustainable Environmental Communities
and encourages and funds projects that contribute to sustainability objectives.  The
post holder has commenced work with Zero Waste Scotland in regard to developing
circular economy opportunities in respect of windfarm developments and local
communities. 
8. Other Implications
8.1. There is no risk to the Council in supporting this proposal.  By not proceeding the
activity associated with the Douglas Valley Action Group would halt including the
Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism Project. 
9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
9.1. 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.
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9.2. The post holder co-ordinates community partnerships and consultations as part of
developing new projects and initiatives. 
Kevin Carr
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 
18 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 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
 Excellent employer
 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
 Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live
 Caring, connected, sustainable communities 
Previous References
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee - 23 April 2024 – Hagshaw Energy
Cluster Retention of Economic Development Officer 
 Executive Committee – 2 March 2022 Community Benefit Funds – New Contributions
Douglas West Wind Farm 
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee - 29 August 2023 - Hagshaw
Energy Cluster Development Framework 
List of Background Papers
 Executive Committee - 3 March 2004, Community Benefit: Establishment of a
Renewable Energy Fund
 Executive Committee - 1 December 2010, Renewable Energy Developments and
Community Benefit
 Enterprise Services Committee - 1 April 2014, Scottish Government Consultation on
Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Onshore Renewable Energy
Developments
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee - 30 October 2018, Renewable
Energy Fund Community Benefits Fund Proposed Updates and Amendments  
 A Development Framework for the Hagshaw Energy Cluster 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:- 
Kenny Lean, Programmes Manager
Tel:  07469 027 925
E-mail:  Kenny.lean@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Community and Enterprise Resources Committee
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)  
Subject: Community Benefit Funds – Renewable Energy Fund -
Grant Applications 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to grant applications to the Renewable Energy Fund from:-
[purpose]
 Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Coordination Group
 Douglas Valley Men’s Shed
 East Kilbride United
 Routes to Work South
 Wiston Village Hall Association
 South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) in consultation with Douglas Valley Advisory
Group
 [1purp]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that a grant be awarded to Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Coordination Group of up
to £65,587.58 from the Renewable Energy Fund to upgrade a playpark;
(2) that a grant be awarded to Douglas Valley Men’s Shed of up to £127,151.17 from
the Renewable Energy Fund to purchase and construct a men’s shed facility;
(3) that a grant be awarded to East Kilbride United of up to £33,000 from the
Renewable Energy Fund to improve disability parking;
(4) that a grant be awarded to Routes to Work South of up to £320,000 from the
Renewable Energy Fund to re-engage individuals in rural South Lanarkshire who
are economically inactive;
(5) that a grant be awarded to the Wiston Village Hall Association of up to £109,000
from the Renewable Energy Fund to refurbish the hall; and
(6) that a grant be awarded to South Lanarkshire Council in consultation with Douglas
Valley Advisory Group of up to £67,650 from the Renewable Energy Fund to
develop the Douglas Valley Community-Led Outdoor Recreation and Adventure
Tourism project.
cs]
3. Background
3.1. Since 2004, the Council has collected and administered Community Benefit funding
through the Enterprise and Sustainable Development Service.  The Service is
responsible for securing the contributions from windfarm developers, advising
potential applicants, assessing applications and monitoring projects to ensure that the
community benefits associated with each project are delivered.  Processes are
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continuously reviewed to ensure best practice in grant provision and monitoring is
undertaken to ensure the necessary support is delivered to eligible communities. 
3.2. Grant awards above £20,000 require approval from Committee.  Awards below this
level are approved by the Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development under
delegated authority.  All grants awarded are reported annually to the Community and
Enterprise Resources Committee. 
3.3. Several changes were made to the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) criteria at the
Community and Enterprise Resources Committee of 6 February 2024 including
supporting revenue funding, increases to intervention levels and aiming to deliver
larger more strategically impactful projects. 
4. Grant Recommendation
4.1. Application Number 1312 
Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Coordination Group – project value £129,987.58 
Proposed Grant award £65,587.58 intervention rate of 50% 
The proposed grant of £65,587.58 will be funded from Cumberhead Windfarm which
contributes into the Renewable Energy Fund. 
4.2. Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Coordination Group (BKCG) is a community organisation
with its purpose being:- 
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefits of the inhabitants of the
villages of Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill and their environs without distinction of
political, religious, or other opinions, by associating the local statutory
authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to
advance education and to provide facilities or services, or assist in the provision
of facilities or services, in the interest of social welfare, for recreation, and other
leisure-time occupation so that their conditions of life may be improved. 
4.3. BKCG has a six-member management committee, and six regular volunteers.  The
Group wanted to give the two village communities and surrounding hamlets, a voice
to develop local projects and enhance the villages.  Based on a full consultation
process with the two villages, a Community Place Plan was created to highlight what
was important to the residents, and what improvements were required moving forward.   
4.4. The grant will allow BKCG to refurbish the current playpark in Kirkmuirhill which will
offer significant benefits, aligning with key themes that enhance community well-being. 
The playpark serves as a social hub, fostering connections among families,
neighbours, and children.  It creates a shared space where relationships are built, trust
is nurtured, and a sense of belonging flourishes, strengthening the community fabric. 
4.5. The project requires capital funding for the refurbishment works which includes
demolition, ground works, installation of play equipment, access paths and planting. 
The project delivery on site will be managed by the Council’s Countryside and
Greenspace team.  A design has been developed, in direct consultation with the local
school children.  Procurement for a contractor is currently underway.   
4.6. The project links in with REF priorities supporting Stronger Communities, Prosperous
Communities and Healthy Active Communities. 
4.7. The application has been assessed and scored an average of 36.5 out of 53
supporting a grant award of up to £65,587.58 totalling 50% of eligible costs.  
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4.8. All Renewable Energy Fund awards are subject to suitable match funding being
secured as set out below:-  
Funder Stage Value
Developers Contributions Confirmed £64.400
SLC Renewable Energy Fund Grant
(50%) Cumberhead. 
For approval £65,587.58
Total project value   £129,987.58  
4.9. The project is scheduled to commence in September 2026 and be complete by
November 2026.  Officers will work with the applicant to monitor progress and any
impact on the timescales. 
5. Grant Recommendation
5.1. Application Number 1491 
Douglas Valley Men’s Shed – project value £169,534.90 
Proposed Grant award £127,151.17 intervention rate of 75% 
The proposed grant of £127,151.17 will be funded from Gallawhistle Windfarm which
contribute to the REF. 
5.2. Douglas Valley Men’ Shed (DVMS) is a community organisation with its purpose
being:- 
To provide a Men's Shed that will benefit the community by tackling social
inclusion, loneliness, mental health issues by providing a space where
members of the community can meet regularly and take part in activities in a
social inclusive welcoming environment, sharing ideas, learning new skills and
improving the health and wellbeing of those attending.  The Community of
Men's Sheds across South Lanarkshire works to actively support each other to
develop and grow sharing experiences.  The Project will also enhance the
village by utilising a spare piece of land and improve the surrounding area. 
5.3. DVMS management committee has 7 members, 6 regular volunteers and 36
members. 
5.4. The capital funding request will create a welcoming and fully accessible Men’s Shed
that will help reduce social isolation and loneliness, enabling people to feel healthier,
happier and more connected.  The project will also be transforming an unused piece
of land.  A planning application has been submitted.   
5.5. The grant will allow DVMS a design-and-build package for a new 18m x 8m cabin,
including architectural design, building warrant support, foundations, construction,
plumbing, air-to-air heat pump, installation of accessibility ramps and exits.  The
preferred contractor will deliver the entire process end-to-end. 
5.6. The project links in with REF priorities supporting Stronger Communities, Prosperous
Communities and Healthy Active Communities.   
5.7. The application has been assessed and scored an average of 35 out of 53 supporting
a grant award of up to £127,151.17 totalling 75% of eligible costs.  
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5.8. All Renewable Energy Fund awards are subject to suitable match funding being
secured as set out below:-  
Funder Stage Value
Clyde Windfarm Fund To be confirmed £42,383.73
SLC Renewable Energy Fund Grant
(75%) Gallawhistle
For approval £127,151.17
Total project value   £169,534.90 
5.9. The project is scheduled to commence in August 2026 and be complete by October
2026.  Officers will work with the applicant to monitor progress and any impact on the
timescales and allow officers to confirm Clyde Wind Farm funds have been secured. 
6. Grant Recommendation
6.1. Application Number 1473 
East Kilbride United – project value £88,878.80 
Proposed Grant award £33,000 intervention rate of 41% 
The proposed grant of £33,000 will be funded from Whitelee which contributed to the
REF. 
6.2. East Kilbride United (EKU) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
with its purpose being:- 
To provide or advance the accessibility of recreational facilities, and/or
organising recreational activities, which will be available to members of the
community and public at large with the object of improving the conditions of life
of the community. 
6.3. EKU has a 5-member management committee with 850 members and 175 regular
volunteers. 
6.4. The grant will allow EKU to provide a safe and accessible car park for users of their
facility which includes those with disabilities or mobility issues.  It will be a car park
that meets everyone’s needs and encourages true inclusion by removing barriers that
currently inhibit full participation. 
6.5. The project will be managed by members of the Executive Committee with expertise
in this area.  The preferred contractor will install drainage, re-grade the area and
compact the site to ensure safer access creating a surface to improve mobility and
create suitable disability parking.   
6.6. The application has been assessed and scored an average of 36.5 out of 53
supporting a grant award of up to £33,000 totalling 41% of eligible costs. 
6.7. All Renewable Energy Fund awards are subject to suitable match funding being
secured as set out below:-  
Funder Stage Value
Enviro-clean Confirmed £30,000
Scottish Football Association To be confirmed £17,878.80
SLC Renewable Energy Fund Grant
(41%) Whitelee
For approval £33,000
Total project value   £80,878.80  
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6.8. The project is scheduled to commence in July 2026 and be complete by August 2027. 
Officers will work with the applicant to monitor progress and any impact on the
timescales and allow officers to confirm Scottish Football Association funds have been
secured. 
7. Grant Recommendation
7.1. Application Number 1506 
Routes to Work South – project value £560,000 
Proposed grant award £320,000 intervention rate of 57% 
The proposed REF grant of £320,000 will be funded from Andershaw, Bank End Rig,
West Brown Castle, Nutt Berry, Muirhall Stallashaw and Gallawhistle windfarms which
contribute into the Renewable Energy Fund. 
7.2. Routes to Work South (RTWS) is a Charity with its purpose being:- 
To relieve and/or prevent poverty particularly among residents of the area
served by South Lanarkshire Council ("the Operating Area"). 
To relieve unemployment particularly among residents of the Operating Area
including providing support to gain and sustain paid employment. 
To promote and/or provide training in skills of all kinds, particularly such skills
as will assist residents of the Operating Area to gain and sustain paid
employment. 
To advance education particularly among residents of the Operating Area. 
To advance health particularly among residents of the Operating Area. 
To promote equality and diversity and relieve those in need particularly within
the Operating Area by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship,
alcohol or drug dependency or other disadvantage. 
To advance citizenship or community development (including rural and urban
regeneration, linking opportunity and need and the promotion of civic
responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or
efficiency of charities) as part of a wider strategy for relief of poverty. 
To promote, operate, establish and/or support social enterprise activity
particularly for the benefit of residents of the Operating Area but only so as to
further the Company's charitable purposes. 
To promote, operate, establish and/or support other similar projects and
programmes which further charitable purposes particularly for the benefit of
residents of the Operating Area. 
7.3. RTWS has a 10-member management committee, and 45 full-time staff. 
7.4. The grant will allow RTWS to deliver What I Need (in Life) (WIN Rural) an early-stage,
a wellbeing-first programme designed to re-engage individuals in rural South
Lanarkshire who are economically inactive, socially isolated and facing multiple,
complex barriers.  These include poor mental health, long-term health conditions, low
confidence, financial hardship and limited access to services due to geographic
isolation.  The project builds on the proven success of the award-winning WIN model,
adapting it to meet the specific challenges of rural communities. 
7.5. The programme is centred on a trauma-informed, person-led approach, where
Community Wellbeing Advisors meet individuals “where they are” - both physically and
emotionally - delivering support in trusted local settings such as community hubs,
cafés and outdoor spaces.  This removes barriers to engagement and enables
individuals to begin rebuilding confidence, routine and stability in a safe and supportive
environment. 
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7.6. The project requires revenue funding for programme delivery including staff,
management, and overhead costs as well as providing a participant enabling fund.   
7.7. The project has been established bringing together Routes to Work South, VASLan,
Clydesdale Community Initiatives, Healthy Valleys and other third sector
organisations.  This network connects individuals to a wide range of coordinated
support, including wellbeing activities, financial advice, volunteering opportunities,
skills development and early-stage employability support.  WIN Rural will feature a
commissioned framework that organisations can join to offer services that deliver
health, skills, personal development, welfare and confidence building outcomes.  This
will be operated by VASLan and work will be allocated based on call-off requests linked
to outputs and outcomes that meet the needs of participants. 
7.8. The application has been assessed and scored an average of 34 out of 53 supporting
a grant award of up to £320,000 totalling 57% of eligible costs. 
7.9. All Renewable Energy Fund awards are subject to suitable match funding being
secured as set out below:-  
Funder Stage Value
Community led local development
(CLLD)
To be confirmed £240,000
SLC Renewable Energy Fund Grant
(57%) Andershaw, Bank End Rig, West
Brown Castle, Nutt Berry, Muirhall
Stallashaw and Gallawhistle
For approval £320,000
Total project value   £560,000 
7.10. The project is scheduled to commence in July 2026 and be complete by June 2028. 
Officers will work with the applicant to monitor progress and any impact on the
timescales and allow officers to confirm Clyde Wind Farm Fund funds have been
secured. 
8. Grant Recommendation
8.1. Application Number 1475 
Wiston Village Hall Association SCIO – project value £548,578.08 
Proposed Grant award £109,000 intervention rate of 20% 
The proposed grant of £109,000 will be funded from Middle Muir Windfarm which
contributes into the Renewable Energy Fund. 
8.2. Wiston Village Hall Association SCIO (WVHA) is a Charity with its purpose being:- 
The advancement of community development and in furtherance of the above
purpose, we will carry out the following activities: fostering community spirit
through achievement of these and other such objectives as may be deemed to
be charitable and for the benefit of the community resident in the neighbouring
districts; providing, maintaining and managing facilities which can be used for
recreational, heritage and cultural pursuits in order to improve the wellbeing of
the community and visitors to the area; supporting local people to identify and
articulate their needs and act to address those needs. 
8.3. WVHA has a 7-member management committee, 10 regular volunteers and 69
members.  
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8.4. The grant will allow WVHA to complete the refurbishment of Wiston Village Hall to
revitalise a key community asset, ensuring its continued status as a central gathering
place for future generations. 
8.5. The project requires capital funding to complete the two-phase project.  The funding
contribution will support Phase 1 Shell Works and Phase 2 Internal Fit-Out.  These
costs include preliminary works, contingency and project management costs.   
8.6. The project has been established in response to community consultation events,
including public meetings, focus groups, and surveys, to gather input and feedback
from residents.  These consultations have consistently shown strong support for WVH
refurbishment. 
8.7. The application has been assessed and scored an average of 24 out of 53 supporting
a grant award of up to £30,000 totalling 44% of eligible costs. 
8.8. Renewable Energy Fund award set out below:-  
Funder Stage Value
Clyde Main Wind Farm To be confirmed £341,328.08
Glenkerie Confirmed £35,000
Clyde Extension Fund To be confirmed £45,000
Wiston Village Hall Association Confirmed £15,750
Priestgill Wind Farm Confirmed £2,500
SLC Renewable Energy Fund Grant
(20%) Middle Muir
For approval £109,000
Total project value   £548,578.08 
8.9. The project is scheduled to commence in August 2026 and be complete by October
2027.  Officers will work with the applicant to monitor progress and any impact on the
timescales and allow officers to confirm outstanding contributions. 
9. Grant Recommendation
9.1. South Lanarkshire Council in consultation with Douglas Valley Advisory Group –
project value £67,650 
Proposed Grant award £67,650 intervention rate of 100% 
The proposed grant of £67,650 will be funded from Galawhistle Wind Farm which
contributed to the REF. 
9.2. Douglas Valley Advisory Group (DVAG) with its purpose being:- 
Recommend the commissioning of strategic projects that further the delivery of
key priorities of the Douglas Valley Initiative (Development Framework for the
Hagshaw Energy Cluster). 
9.3. DVAG has 12 members representing the communities of Coalburn, Douglas, Glespin,
Muirkirk, Lesmahagow and Rigside.  Half of these are Community Council
representation, and the other half are individual members, recruited through an
application process.  The Council is responsible for the commissioning and delivery of
projects and strategic investments approved by the Group and with the purpose of
delivering the strategic aims of the Douglas Valley Initiative.  
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9.4. In January 2024 the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee approved the
paper Strengthening Links to rural priorities, which approved that in consultation with
communities, Community and Enterprise Resources will develop larger more complex
community projects on behalf of local communities and local needs focusing around
the strategic challenges.  This project has been developed in consultation with DVAG
and local communities to progress strategic aims. 
9.5. The grant will allow South Lanarkshire Council to deliver a Douglas Valley Branding,
Website and Wayfinding Strategy as one of the vital first steps in the delivery of the
Community-Led Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism (ORAT) project.  The
funding will also install a first phase of way finders in the Coalburn area developing the
visitor infrastructure. 
9.6. The project will be managed by the Economic Development Officer: Douglas Valley
Initiative, in consultation with DVAG and will include wider community consultation
events.   
9.7. The project has been established following the recommendations as laid out in the
Douglas Valley Community-Led Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism project. 
It is one of 26 projects identified within the scheme, which are anticipated to be
delivered over 10-15 years, largely by local community organisations.  Projections
suggest that around 100,000 visitors per annum may be possible upon completion of
the proposals, worth millions in numerous benefits to the local and regional economy. 
9.8. The proposal is for 100% of funding from REF which is available within the
communities targeted:-  
Funder Stage Value
SLC Renewable Energy Fund Grant
(100%) Galawhistle Wind Farm
For approval £67,650
Total project value   £67,650  
9.9. The project is scheduled to commence in July 2026 and be complete by January 2027. 
Economic Development Officer: Douglas Valley Initiative will monitor progress and any
impact on the timescales. 
10. Employee Implications
10.1. There are no employee implications arising from this report. 
11. Financial Implications
11.1. The awards will come from Cumberhead, Whitelee, Andershaw, Bank End Rig, West
Brown Castle, Nutt Berry, Muirhall Stallashaw Middle Muir and Gallawhistle Windfarms
which contribute to the Renewable Energy Fund.  The Funds have sufficient resources
to meet the proposed grant awards commitment detailed in this report. 
11.2. REF funding awards are subject to all other funding being secured.   
12. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
12.1. The Douglas Valley Men’s Shed, is installing an air source heat pump as part of the
project.  
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13. Other Implications
13.1. The risks associated with the projects are focused on the potential for cost overruns,
delays to the projects or match funding not being secured.  Work will continue with the
applicants to help ensure match funding is secured and that projects are delivered
broadly on time and within budget. 
14. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
14.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no
impact assessment is required. 
14.2. Community consultation is a requirement for all REF grants, consultation can be
referenced through community action plans, independent consultation and social
media platforms.   
Kevin Carr 
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
6 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 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
 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
 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
 Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships 
Previous References
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee - 6 February 2024 - Renewable Energy
Fund - Strengthening Links to Rural Priorities 
List of Background Papers
 Completed REF Appraisal Scoring Sheet for application number 1312
 Completed REF Grant Application Form for application number 1312
 Completed REF Appraisal Scoring Sheet for application number 1491
 Completed REF Grant Application Form for application number 1491
 Completed REF Appraisal Scoring Sheet for application number 1473
 Completed REF Grant Application Form for application number 1473
 Completed REF Appraisal Scoring Sheet for application number 1506
 Completed REF Grant Application Form for application number 1506
 Completed REF Appraisal Scoring Sheet for application number 1475
 Completed REF Grant Application Form for application number 1475  
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Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Colin McFarlane, Project Development Officer
Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services
E-mail:  colin.mcfarlane@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Community and Enterprise Resource Committee
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)  
Subject: Business Gateway Lanarkshire – 2025/2026
Performance Report 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 provide an overview of the activities and performance achieved during the
2025/2026 year by Business Gateway Lanarkshire service in South Lanarkshire
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- 
(1) that the Business Gateway services being delivered in South Lanarkshire be
noted;
(2)  that performance achieved between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 be
noted; and
(3)  that the new Business Gateway service specification and team structure be
noted. 
3. Background
3.1. Business Gateway (BG) is a nationally branded service which is delivered by
individual local authorities to provide free, impartial advice and support to pre-start,
new start and existing businesses. 
3.2. Business Gateway Lanarkshire is the Council’s primary provider of face-to-face
business support to the local small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) base. 
Although advisers and administrative staff within the in-house model are employees
of North Lanarkshire Council, Business Gateway Lanarkshire covers both the North
and South Lanarkshire Council areas and is overseen through regular management
meetings.  South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) is represented at these meetings by the
Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development, the Economic Development
Manager and the Business Support Team Leader. 
3.3. In addition to the national objectives, the following local priorities and objectives were
agreed for 2025/2026 for both South and North Lanarkshire Councils:- 
 increase the reach of Lanarkshire Business Gateway across all communities
including a renewed focus and take-up of services from residents from rural
communities and priority Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) areas
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 increase take-up of Lanarkshire Business Gateway services from under-
represented groups including long-term unemployed, economically inactive
residents, carers, young people, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME),
disabled people and restorative justice/ex-offenders
 increase focus and take-up of Lanarkshire Business Gateway services from
Social Enterprises, employee-owned businesses and co-operatives
 inspire and increase engagement and take-up of services by young people
focussing on enterprise pathways in schools, colleges, University of the West of
Scotland (UWS) and youth groups
 working alongside Economic Development, provide Business Gateway services
to key sectors including construction, food and drink, creative industries and
tourism
 delivery of support to town centre businesses to support South Lanarkshire
town centre action plans
 increase engagement with non-engaged business and those who require
additional support to survive 
4. Performance
4.1. Enquiries
4.1.1. Clients typically access the Business Gateway via the following routes with a follow
up call from an adviser within 3 working days:- 
 Business Gateway National Web Site
 Enquiry Fulfilment and Research Service
 Local Contact 
4.1.2. Business Gateway Enquiry Performance in 2025/2026:- 
Service Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Target % to Target
Total Enquiries 372 373 275 426 1446 1500 96.4%
Pre/New Start 256 289 171 270 986 1000 98.6%
Existing Business 116 102 104 154 476 500 95.2% 
4.1.3. Enquiry levels overall for the year 2025/2026 increased by 115 from the previous
year; driven by the prestart/new business sector.  The proportion of pre-start/new
business enquiries to existing business is in line with the expected norm of a 2/3 to
1/3 split. 
4.1.4 While these figures represent a strong overall performance, demand for Business
Gateway support is expected to increase significantly in future periods as a direct
result of increased grant interventions.  South Lanarkshire Council has introduced a
more generous Business Growth Grant, alongside the launch of a new Start‑up
Grant and a grant to support the retrofitting of industrial premises. 
4.1.5 These new and enhanced funding programmes are anticipated to generate
increased interest from both start‑up and established businesses.  As all grant
applicants will be required to engage with a Business Gateway adviser prior to
submitting an application, this will directly drive higher enquiry volumes and increase
adviser workload.  This requirement will also help improve the quality and readiness
of grant applications, ensuring applicants are better prepared and that public
investment supports sustainable business growth and wider economic development
objectives.
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4.1.6. Efforts will also continue to further embed the Business Gateway service across
business‑facing departments within the Council.  This will help ensure mutual
understanding of the respective roles, remit and support offered, while improving
awareness of how businesses interact with different Council services at various
stages of their development. 
4.1.7 Strengthening these internal relationships will support the establishment of clearer
and more consistent referral pathways between services, enabling businesses to be
directed to the most appropriate support at the right time.  This joined‑up approach
will help reduce duplication, improve the customer experience, and ensure that
businesses receive coordinated and effective support aligned with wider economic
development objectives. 
4.2. Business Start Up Service
4.2.1. Prior to being allocated a dedicated business adviser, pre-start clients are
encouraged to complete a Planning to Start review.  This provides an overview of the
stage the individual is at within their start-up journey and enables a more informed
and focused initial engagement with an adviser.  The review also supports the
development of a tailored action plan and allows advisers to identify potential
early-stage growth businesses.  Where appropriate, clients may be classified as
pre-start plus, enabling more intensive support to be provided. 
4.2.2. Once a pre-start client commences trading, the business is classified as either a
New Business or, if it has growth potential (Hiring a team member, taking on a
premises and/or achieving the VAT threshold) as New Business Plus, with ongoing
support being provided during the first 12 months of trading. 
4.2.3. Business Start Up Performance in 2025/2026:- 
Service Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Target % to Target
New Business Starts 62 76 62 63 263 375 70.1%
New Business Plus Starts 13 11 8 6 38 40 95.0% 
4.2.4. While the number of customers supported to start a business remained strong, the
263 new business starts recorded during the period fell short of the target of 375. 
This shortfall can be attributed to a reduction in available resource within the team of
eight business advisers due to a staff vacancy and sickness.  Despite these capacity
challenges, the conversion rate from enquiry to business start remained consistent
with the previous year at 1:3, reflecting a year-on-year improvement from 1:4. 
4.2.5. Targeted outreach activity, including the use of pop-up display stands and printed
materials within colleges and Jobcentres, attendance at job fairs, and participation in
local community engagement events, has been effective during the reporting period. 
4.2.6. Looking ahead, the introduction of Community Champions is expected to further
strengthen and expand engagement pathways, particularly among
under-represented groups.  This work is supported through close collaboration with
key delivery partners, including The King’s Trust, DWP, Routes to Work (North and
South), and local colleges.  Joint working with these partners has contributed to
increased levels of engagement and business start-ups. 
4.2.7. In terms of comparison of performance with North Lanarkshire Council, they
successfully met the targets which was due to North Lanarkshire Council offering a
significantly more generous business grant during this period.  Additionally, they
adopted an approach of mandating engagement with Business Gateway advisers as
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part of the grant application process, which has had a positive impact on referrals. 
Looking ahead, South Lanarkshire Council, as a part of the 2026/27 approved
budget, now has a more generous grant offering in place, which is expected to have
a positive effect on Business Gateway referrals going forward.  The Council is also
mandating engagement with Business Gateway as part of any grant application. 
4.3. Existing Business Services
4.3.1. Businesses which have been trading for more than 12 months are regarded as an
existing business and are classified in one of the following three ways:- 
 Business Gateway Growth – A business with plans to increase turnover by a
minimum of £200,000 within 3 years
 Local Priority – A business that needs assistance to survive or achieve modest
growth and which satisfies local priority criteria – set by North and South
Lanarkshire Councils
 Business Base – Any business that does not satisfy the above criteria but can
still access one to one adviser support 
4.3.2. Existing Business Service Performance in 2025/2026:- 
Service Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Target % to Target
Business Base 106 73 96 143 418 375 111.5%
Local Priority 5 5 10 30 50 50 100.0%
Business Gateway
Growth
11 18 11 13 53 75 70.6% 
4.3.3. Overall performance was mixed.  The Business Base measure exceeded its annual
target, delivering 418 against a target of 375 (111.5%).  Performance built
progressively across the year, peaking in Quarter 4 with 143 businesses supported. 
This was driven by targeted marketing activity aimed at re-engaging lapsed
businesses within the Council’s database, linked to the final promotion of business
support.  Performance against the Local Priority measure also met the annual target,
underpinned by strong delivery in Quarters 3 and 4. 
4.3.4 Business Growth Categorisations, however, fell short of target, achieving 53 against
a target of 75 (70.6%).  Delivery was relatively consistent across quarters, with the
shortfall attributable to reduced adviser capacity resulting from staff illness.  The
Business Growth categorisation can only be supported by a senior Business
Gateway adviser due to the potentially complex nature of the support required which
was impacted by long term illness.  Business base is all businesses referrals that do
not come under any other specific category. 
Case Study
4.3.5. Strachan and Kemp is an established East Kilbride based business specialising in
specialist high-pressure cleaning services, working across complex and challenging
environments such as swimming pools, glass-domed sports facilities and other large
internal spaces.  Within the last year, the business has benefited from tailored 1:1
support from Business Gateway Lanarkshire through a Senior Business Adviser.  As
the company moved onto a strong growth trajectory, the adviser worked closely with
the management team to develop a clear growth strategy and support a restructure
of the business to ensure it was well positioned to deliver its expansion plans. 
4.3.6 During the same period, Business Gateway Lanarkshire also connected Strachan
and Kemp with expert procurement consultancy to support their registration on
Public Contracts Scotland, enabling the business to begin tendering for public sector
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contracts for the first time.  In addition, the adviser signposted and supported the
company to successfully secure £5,000 from the Council’s Growth Grant.  This
funding was used to invest in a specialist high-pressure cleaning machine, allowing
the business to expand its service offering to include complex internal environments
such as glass-domed tennis courts and swimming pools.  This coordinated package
of strategic advice, specialist expertise and financial support highlights the positive
impact of Business Gateway Lanarkshire’s services in helping established
businesses grow and diversify. 
4.4. Quality Assurance
4.4.1. The quality of Business Gateway service delivery is monitored nationally by
Business Gateway National through an independent research organisation. 
Customers who have engaged with the service are invited to complete a follow-up
survey within two weeks, providing feedback across six satisfaction criteria. 
4.4.2 Results are measured against a national target of 80% positive responses.  As
response rates currently represent fewer than 5% of service users, Business
Gateway nationally is exploring alternative approaches to increase the level and
quality of customer feedback. 
4.4.3. Year to Date Performance – Target 80% for all criteria 
Service Criteria SLC
Satisfaction with BG 80%
Expectations Met/Exceeded 81%
Beneficial to Business 69%
Likelihood to Recommend 80%
Likelihood to Keep Using 84%
Satisfaction with Staff 96% 
4.4.4. Response levels for Lanarkshire are very low and are not fully representative of
overall performance.  However, the feedback received indicates a strong service
offer with staff satisfaction a particular strength at 96%. 
4.5. Workshops/Events
4.5.1. Business Gateway delivers a comprehensive national programme of online webinars
and tutorials, which the local service complements rather than duplicates.  In
response to customer feedback, the advisory team introduced monthly in-person
bootcamps covering key start-up topics.  This “one-to-many” approach maximises
adviser capacity during periods of high demand while also providing local networking
opportunities for businesses. 
4.5.2. SLC based workshops and attendance during 2025/2026:- 
Service Total
Local Workshops 11
Attended 147  
National Workshops 436
Attended 1000
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4.6. Marketing
4.6.1. Activity during the year focused on increasing Business Gateway Lanarkshire’s
visibility through targeted community and digital outreach, including engagement with
colleges and DWP/Jobcentre partners.  A targeted Meta lead-generation campaign
delivered in Q3 generated over 250 enquiries, the majority from established
businesses, demonstrating the effectiveness of digital marketing in stimulating
demand and re-engaging lapsed customers.  Further expansion of visibility is
planned within high-footfall community venues, supported by Community Champions
and data-led decision-making. 
5. New Business Gateway Lanarkshire Specification and Team Structure
5.1. Rising enquiry volumes have made the current Business Gateway operating model
unsustainable, placing pressure on adviser capacity, customer response times, and
the quality of engagement.  A high proportion of enquiries do not progress to
engagement, resulting in inefficient use of adviser time and limiting the ability to
demonstrate longer-term outcomes and economic impact. 
5.2. The proposed model reshapes service delivery by streamlining and triaging
enquiries, increasing use of one-to-many support, and shifting initial communications
to marketing.  Adviser capacity reduces from 8 to 6 full time equivalent (FTE), while
Senior Adviser capacity increases from 3.8 to 5.8 FTE to support structured account
management for priority and growth SMEs. 
5.3. This approach is expected to improve customer experience, target support more
effectively, strengthen community engagement, build a stronger pipeline of viable
businesses, and enhance impact tracking through portfolio management and regular
review points. 
6. Employee Implications
6.1. There are no direct employee implications as a result of the contents of this report. 
Business Gateway Lanarkshire is hosted by North Lanarkshire Council with the
Council’s Business Support Team providing management support. 
7. Financial Implications
7.1. This update sets out the work being delivered within existing business support
budgets and does not have any financial implications for South Lanarkshire Council. 
8. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
8.1. There are no direct climate change implications as a result of this report.  The work
of Business Gateway Lanarkshire however can assist businesses on their journey to
net zero. 
9. Other Implications
9.1. As Business Gateway Lanarkshire will be the main conduit to the SME business
base in Lanarkshire, they will play a role in engaging with this business cohort in
relation to our Marmot Place programme during its developmental and delivery
phases.  In not providing Business Gateway services, businesses within South
Lanarkshire would be significantly impacted and growth would be hampered.   
10. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
10.1. 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. 
10.2. There is ongoing consultation/dialogue with Business Gateway Lanarkshire.
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Kevin Carr
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
18 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 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
 Excellent employer
 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
 Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live
 Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres
 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:- 
Eliot Jordan, Business Support Team Leader
Tel: 07385 347 921
E-mail: eliot.jordan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Community and Enterprise Resources Committee
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026 
Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)  
Subject: Community Benefit Funds – Annual Report 2025/2026 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1.  The purpose of the report is to:- 
 provide an update on the Community Benefit Funds administered by Enterprise
and Sustainable Development Services on behalf of the Council during
2025/2026 
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1.  The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- 
(1) that the Community Benefit Funds administered by the Council and the grants
awarded under the Renewable Energy Fund and the Clyde Wind Farm Fund in
2025/2026 be noted. 
3. Background
3.1. The Council has a well-established mechanism for the collection and distribution of
community benefit related to wind farm developments.  This was initially established
following the approval of a report by the Executive Committee entitled Community
Benefit (Establishment of a Renewable Energy Fund) on 3 March 2004. 
3.2. The Council administers the community benefit element of the Renewable Energy
Fund (REF) for 44 wind farms within South Lanarkshire and the community benefit
for Clyde Wind Farm Fund (CWFF).  Operators of larger windfarm developments
provide recurring annual fund contributions, formalised through legal agreements,
whilst smaller developments such as single wind turbines sites, may consider
providing a ‘capitalised’ one off community benefit payment.  Community groups,
social enterprises, trusts, public organisations and not for profit organisations within
10km of contributing wind farm providers are eligible to apply.  Over an 11-year
period, 2015/2016 to 2025/2026, the Council has made awards including micro
grants of £23.7m from the Community Benefit Funds to 1,132 projects and attracted
£26m in additional funding. 
3.3.  The agreements around the provision of community benefit oblige the Council to
administer these funds using the REF mechanism.  This task is undertaken by
Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services who is responsible for all aspects,
from securing the contributions from the developers, advising potential applicants,
assessing applications and monitoring projects to ensure that the community
benefits associated with each project are delivered.  The Service continually seeks
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ways to maximise the community benefit for all eligible communities across South
Lanarkshire. 
3.4.  Between the various funds £5,175,941 has been administered in 2025/2026.  Apart
from one-off capitalised payments, the Funds receive income for the duration of each
windfarm’s operational life and, typically, recurring annual payments which rise in
line with the Retail Price Index.  The operation of the Council’s Community Benefit
Policy, with emphasis on the renewable energy sector has proven to be a success
with communities accessing funding for a diverse range of locally based projects. 
3.5.  Alongside these established windfarm developments and their associated
Community Benefit Funds, there are several other potential wind farm developments
throughout South Lanarkshire which are subject to planning approval.  It is,
therefore, possible that subject to appropriate agreements being put in place, the
level of community benefit funding available to communities will increase over the
next 10 years.  If promoted and managed well, this increase will have a significant
positive impact on the eligible communities. 
3.6.  Although Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services lead in the delivery of
Community Benefit Funds, there is a significant level of consultation and cooperation
across a wide range of Council services.  This ensures that applicants receive
support and advice to ensure the projects being developed meet the needs and
aspirations of the community; are of a high quality and are delivered efficiently and
effectively. 
3.7. It should be noted that there are also windfarm funds within South Lanarkshire which
are administered out with the scope of the Council’s REF.  These include SSE Clyde
Extension, Auchrobert Community Benefit Fund, Ventient, Galawhistle Community
Benefit Fund, Ventient Glenkernie Community Benefit Fund and Kypemuir and
OnPathEnergy Kypemuir Community Benefit Fund. 
3.8. During 2023, a review of the guidance and priorities for the REF was undertaken and
amendments were approved at the Community and Enterprise Resources
Committee on 6 February 2024 in the Renewable Energy Fund - Strengthening Links
to Rural Priorities report. 
4.  Renewable Energy Fund (REF) - Projects Approved During 2025/2026
4.1.  There are currently 44 windfarm developments contributing to the REF operating
across South Lanarkshire at the following locations:- Andershaw, Auchrobert, Bank
End Rig, Blacklaw, Blantyre Muir, Burnbrae, Calder Water, Climpy, Couplaw,
Dungavel, Dykehead, Eastertown, Gallawhistle, Garelwood, Greenwall, Greenhall
View, Haspielaw, High Blackwood Yard, High Dyke, JJ’s Farm, Lampits, Letham,
Millburn, Muirhall, Muirhall Extension, Middlemuir, Netherfauldhouse, Nether
Kypeside, North Brackenridge, Nutberry, Pates Hill, Rench Farm, Tanhill, Upper
Haywood, West Browncastle, Westtown, Whitehill, Whitelee, Woodlands, Yards
Farm, Kypemuir, Kypemuir Extension, Cumberhead, Douglas West, Mill Rig. 
4.2.  During 2025/2026, contributions of £3,761,300 (including interest) were received
from the operating companies, incorporating both annual payments and “one off”
payments. 
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4.3. A diverse range of projects across South Lanarkshire have been supported.  A
complete list of projects supported in the last financial year is attached at Appendix
1.  A total of 91 projects have been supported with total grants of £3,375,259
towards total project costs of £6,344,023 giving an average grant award of £37,090
towards an average project cost of £69,714 at a 53% intervention rate. 
4.4. Since 2018, the REF has funded microgrants available to all community councils or
similar geographically based organisations in South Lanarkshire.  In 2025/2026, 24
community councils or similar organisations such as resident associations and
community trusts were awarded micro grants totalling £104,892.  Details of these
awards are set out in Appendix 2.   
4.5. Taking REF grants and the micro grants awards together (91+24) a total of 115
grants were awarded during 2025/2026 with a total value of £3,480,151 (£3,375,259
+ £104,892).  This is a decrease of 1 grant and decrease of £317,417 in grant value
reported in 2024/2025. 
4.6. Following an agreement with OnPath Energy and the Council’s Employability
Service, Kype Muir Windfarm will continue to support Connect2Renewables
Employability Programme which has been extended for a further five years to the
end of 2029 at a value of £145,500 per annum as reported in 2024/2025.  The
employability support eligible areas are Sandford and Upper Avondale, Strathaven
and Glassford, Stonehouse, Lesmahagow Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill (including
Boghead) Community Council areas. 
4.7. Following agreement with OnPath Energy and the Council’s Employability Service,
Middle Muir Connect2Renewables programme will continue to support
Connect2Renewables Employability Programme till 2028 at a value of £174,453 per
annum as reported in 2024/2025. The employability support eligible areas include
Coalburn, Douglas, Crawfordjohn, Glespin, Leadhills, Abington, Crawford and
Wiston. 
5.  Clyde Wind Farm Fund (CWFF) Projects - 2025/2026
5.1.  During 2025/2026, the CWFF received total contributions of £1,414,641 including
interest payments. 
5.2.  The Fund supported 23 new projects with a combined grant award of £886,204.  The
overall value of these projects was £2,154,036 giving an average grant award of
£38,531 towards an average project cost of £96,654 - a 39% intervention rate.  A
complete list of projects supported in the last year is attached at Appendix 3. 
5.3. In 2017, a micro grant fund was introduced for 6 community councils within the area. 
Biggar, Quothquan and Thankerton, Duneaton, Leadhills, Crawford and Elvanfoot
and Symington.  Three communities Douglas, Rigside and Carmichael were added
in 2025/26, community councils can apply for up to £10,000 grant per annum to
award to small projects within their area with a maximum award of £500.   
5.4. During 2025/2026, 8 grants were made to community councils within the area
totalling £70,000; details are provided in Appendix 4. 
5.5. Taking CWFF grants and the micro grants awards together (23+8) a total of 31
grants were awarded with a value of £956,204 (£886,204 + £70,000).  This is an
increase of 18 grants and £270,635 in grant award value reported in 2024/2025. 
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5.6. SSE Development Fund contributes £200,000 annually to support RISE, a 12-week
employability programme delivered by Routes to Work South in partnership with
South Lanarkshire Council.  It supports disengaged young people transitioning from
school, focusing on personal development, health and wellbeing, and employability. 
Programmes run in both urban (Cambuslang) and rural (Lanark) areas for Summer
and Winter Leavers. 
6. Annual Report Publicity
6.1. Grants are publicised through the Councils View and social media accounts with the
purpose of raising the awareness of the Community Benefit Funds and their support
of communities.  In addition, a publicity document for 2025/26 will be prepared
highlighting projects funded in the year or recently completed.   
6.2. This annual report will be circulated and publicised digitally, and copies will be made
available for Councillors and community groups. 
7.  Employee Implications
7.1.  The Funds will continue to be managed within existing resources. 
8.  Financial Implications
8.1.  There are no financial implications to the Council.  No funding offers are issued
without income from the respective developments being in place. 
9. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
9.1. Environmental sustainability is one of the appraisal considerations and applicants
are encouraged to consider and include good environmental practices within
projects.  In the current year there are several projects which have helped deliver
environmental improvements or energy efficiency for groups.  These include:- 
 Coalburn Miners Welfare Charitable Society - Biomass Upgrade
 Hope Hub SCIO - Solar/Battery Installation
 Kirkmuirhill and Blackwood Men's Shed - Solar and Battery Storage
 Stonehouse Violet Social Club - Solar Installation
 Strathaven Rugby Football Club Limited - Carbon Neutral Indoor Training
Facility
 East Kilbride Men's Shed - Efficient Space Heating
 Blantyre Soccer Academy - PV Panels 
10.  Other Implications
10.1. The risks falling on the Council in the administration of Community Benefits are
reputational.  Management of the funds are subject to the Council’s normal financial
scrutiny and reporting arrangements.  By not undertaking this work, the Council
would not be acting consistently in support of its adopted policy and there would be a
risk that funds would not be distributed timeously and equitably to eligible community
organisations. 
11.  Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
11.1.  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. 
11.2.  All necessary and appropriate consultations are undertaken within the Council, with
partner organisations and community groups as part of the grant process.
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Kevin Carr
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
1 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 Focused on people and their needs
 Ambitious, self-aware and improving 
 We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places
 Our children and young people thrive 
 Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live 
 Caring, connected, sustainable communities 
 People live the healthiest lives possible 
Previous References
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee 6 June 2024 - Renewable Energy
Fund - Community Benefit Funds Kype Muir Windfarm: Connect2Renewables
Extension
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee 6 February 2024 - Renewable
Energy Fund - Community Benefit Funds Middle Muir - Connect2Renewables
Programme Extension
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee 6 February 2024 - Renewable
Energy Fund - Strengthening Links to Rural Priorities. 
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee Report 16 February 2021
Renewable Energy Fund - Micro Grants Fund 
 Enterprise Services Committee Report – Community Benefits Funds Annual Report 16
May 2020 
 Executive Committee Report – 21 November 2018 Renewable Energy Fund
Community Benefit Fund Proposed Amendments 
 Executive Committee Report – Clyde Windfarm Community Benefit Fund – Proposed
Amendments to Fund Management and Administration 8 March 2017 
 Executive Committee 3 March 2004 – Community Benefit and the establishment of a
Renewable Energy Fund 
List of Background Papers
 List of all projects supported by the REF Community Benefit Funds
 List of all projects supported by the Clyde Windfarm Community Fund 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Colin McFarlane, Project Development Officer, Enterprise and Sustainable Development
Services 
Mobile: 07385 428 577 
E-mail: colin.mcfarlane@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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Organisation Name Wind Farm Type of Group  Organisation Town  Project Project Cost  Grant Approved Grant % Rate
Crawfordjohn Public Hall Association Andershaw Community Crawfordjohn Hall Electrics/Car Park Surface £20,647.63 £20,000.00 97
Glespin Community Group Scio Andershaw SCIO Glespin  Regeneration- Feasibility stage  £27,840.00 £12,840.00 46
Abington Parent Council Andershaw Community Abington Trip Fund Support £7,324.00 £7,324.00 100
Leadhills Primary School Andershaw Community Leadhills Trip Fund Support £5,890.00 £5,890.00 100
Leadhills Primary School Andershaw Community Leadhills School Clothing  £3,714.77 £3,714.77 100
Glengonnar Garden Andershaw Community Abington Garden Benches £3,349.20 £3,349.20 100
Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) Andershaw/Muirhall Stallashw Charity Rural Area COVEY Rural Befriending and Mentoring £209,857.65 £148,607.65 71
Rivals School of Martial Arts Auchrobert Sport Netherburn Internal Upgrades £20,000.00 £20,000.00 100
Strathaven Balloon Festival Bank End Rig Community Strathaven Festival Equipment £4,458.96 £4,458.96 100
Chapelton Show Society Bank End Rig Community Chapelton Show Matting £11,694.72 £11,694.72 100
Lanark Community Development Trust Blacklaw Trust Lanark Castlebank Educational Gardener £67,560.00 £30,000.00 44
Law Bowling Club  Blacklaw Sport Law village  Upgrade Fire protection System  £9,875.00 £7,000.00 71
Castlehill Bowling Club  Blacklaw Sport Carluke Kitchen Refurbishment £19,979.99 £19,979.99 100
Youth Family & Community Learning Lanark Blacklaw Youth Lanark Multimedia Studio Project £12,838.72 £12,838.72 100
Lanark Thistle Bowling Club Blacklaw Sport Lanark Renovation Professional Fees £9,500.00 £9,500.00 100
Law Boxing Club Blacklaw Sport Law Revenue Costs £19,824.17 £19,824.17 100
Carluke Primary School Parent Council Blacklaw Community Carluke After School Club £9,936.12 £9,836.12 99
Lanark and District Archaeological Society Blacklaw Community Pettinain Bringing the Past to Life £11,404.36 £11,404.36 100
Carluke Friends of Guiding Blacklaw Youth Carluke New Roof for Guide Hall £22,500.00 £17,500.00 78
Carluke Community High Mill and Garden Blacklaw SCIO Carluke Legal Fees £6,300.00 £6,300.00 100
The RBLS (Forth Branch)  Blacklaw Community Forth  Flooring and Fire Door Repairs £6,524.00 £5,994.00 92
Cargill House Club Blacklaw Community Lanark Staff Costs £16,638.00 £16,638.00 100
Lanark Men's Shed Blacklaw Community New Lanark Heating System £14,280.00 £14,280.00 100
Lanark Thistle Bowling Club Blacklaw Sport Lanark Sprinkler & Banking’s £27,000.00 £13,500.00 50
Carnwath Golf Club Blacklaw Sport Carnwath Swing Room £71,817.89 £53,862.89 75
Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire  Blacklaw/Gallawhistle/Andershaw   Charity Rural Area Clydesdale Transport Consortium £62,636.00 £46,977.00 75
Larkhall & District Volunteer Group Blantyre Muire/Garlewood Charity Larkhall Facilities Officer £25,215.20 £20,000.00 79
Hillhouse Link Tenants and Residents Association Burnbrae Community Hamilton Disabled Access, Compost Toilet £9,732.00 £9,732.00 100
Hillhouse Link Tenants and Residents Association Burnbrae Community Hamilton Outdoor Classroom £12,457.00 £12,457.00 100
East Kilbride Cricket Club Calder Water Sport East Kilbride Grass Scraffier  £14,580.00 £12,000.00 82
Trust Jack Foundation  Calder Water Charity Stonehouse Mental Health Activities £16,643.56 £16,643.56 100
Newfield Primary Parent Council  Calder Water Community Stonehouse Football Equipment  £12,644.40 £12,644.40 100
Stonehouse Male Voice Choir Calder Water Community Stonehouse Sound System £11,191.00 £10,992.00 98
St Patricks Primary School and Nursery Class Calder Water Community Strathaven Garden Equipment £1,677.94 £1,677.94 100
Stonehouse Violet Social Club Calder Water Community Stonehouse Solar Installation £14,652.00 £14,652.00 100
Douglas Primary School Parent Council  Cumberhead Community Douglas Residential Trip Funding £15,611.00 £9,750.00 62
Lodge Newlands 949 Cumberhead Community Coalburn Wheelchair Access £3,900.00 £3,900.00 100
Coalburn Miners Welfare Gala Day Cumberhead Community Coalburn Coalburn Gala Day 26 £13,755.10 £13,775.10 100
Lesmahagow Curling Club President Cumberhead Sport Lesmahagow 175th Anniversary Costs  £4,692.00 £4,692.00 100
Blackwood Primary School Cumberhead Community Blackwood Activity Days £6,944.00 £6,944.00 100
Loudon Pond Volunteer Group Cumberhead Community Rigside Douglas Water Planters  £1,901.63 £1,901.63 100
Rigside and Douglas Water Development Group Cumberhead Community Rigside Community Hub Feasibility Study  £6,720.00 £6,720.00 100
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Organisation Name Wind Farm Type of Group  Organisation Town  Project Project Cost  Grant Approved Grant % Rate
Douglas community council  Cumberhead Community Douglas  Kirk Brea Path Renovation £61,620.00 £20,000.00 32
The Jim Hamilton Heritage Society of Coalburn Cumberhead Community Coalburn New Website + Training £12,996.25 £12,996.25 100
Auchenheath Village Hall SCIO Cumberhead SCIO Auchenheath Hall Feasibility Study £21,825.00 £9,723.50 45
Lesmahagow In Bloom Cumberhead Community Lesmahagow Mural £20,000.00 £20,000.00 100
Douglas Community Development Company Douglas West Community Douglas Development Consultation  £70,200.00 £35,100.00 50
Coalburn Community Action group Douglas West Community Coalburn Community Nature Trail  £14,718.59 £14,718.59 100
Windy Wonders Douglas West Community Rigside Group Events and Activities £17,763.00 £17,763.00 100
Coalburn Community Council Douglas West Community Coalburn Housing Feasibility £3,000.00 £3,000.00 100
Blackwood Estate Community Association Dungavel Community Lesmahagow Wheelchair Accessible  £34,913.55 £4,436.81 13
Glassford Community Group Dungavel/Kype Muir Community Glassford Redevelopment £2,124,643.00 £695,536.00 33
Douglasdale REAL Group Gallawhistle Community Douglas Kid's Gig In the Grounds £3,942.00 £3,942.00 100
Lesmahagow Development Trust Gallawhistle Trust Lesmahagow Fountain Improvements £19,734.36 £19,734.36 100
Rigside and Douglas Valley Senior Citizens Group  Gallawhistle Sport Lanark Mobility Aids £16,221.00 £16,221.00 100
Douglas Primary School Parent Council  Gallawhistle Community Douglas Study for Outdoor Learning Area £10,000.00 £10,000.00 100
Coalburn Miners Welfare Gala Day Gallawhistle Community Coalburn Coalburn Gala Day 25 £10,340.00 £6,340.00 61
Douglasdale REAL Group Gallawhistle Community Douglas Statue Design Proposal £2,280.00 £2,280.00 100
Hollandbush Golf club Gallawhistle Sport Lesmahagow Course Maintenance Equipment £210,892.00 £155,892.00 74
Coalburn Community Action group Gallawhistle Community Lanark Active Travel Paths £32,193.28 £20,000.00 62
Lodge Hozier Douglas Water No. 912 Gallawhistle Community Douglas Water External Repairs £179,130.00 £134,347.50 75
Douglasdale REAL Group Gallawhistle Community Douglas  RIBA Phase 2 Community Woodland  £252,903.27 £189,677.50 75
Coalburn Miners Welfare Charitable Society Gallawhistle Charity Coalburn Biomass Upgrade £85,680.00 £85,680.00 100
Community Volunteers Enabling You (COVEY) Gallawhistle Charity Douglas/Coalburn COVEY Befriending and Mentoring £54,426.00 £19,729.00 36
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture Trust Gallawhistle Trust Crawfordjohn Organ Restoration £76,032.00 £57,032.00 75
St John's Primary Partnership Group JJs Farm Community Blackwood Community Garden £6,205.00 £6,205.00 100
Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Resilience Group  Kype Muir Community Kirkmuirhill  International Youth Exchange £17,944.09 £17,944.09 100
Douglas St Brides Lodge of Freemasons No 118 Kype Muir Community Douglas Stair Lift £2,700.00 £2,700.00 100
Hope Hub SCIO Kype Muir SCIO Blackwood Solar/Battery Installation Costs £97,753.24 £58,651.94 60
Leadhills Golf Club Middle Muir Sport Leadhills Septic Tank £19,979.20 £19,979.20 100
Wiston Village Hall Association SCIO Middle Muir SCIO Wiston Revenue Costs £6,491.00 £6,491.00 100
Crawford Primary School Middle Muir Community Crawford Trip Fund Support £4,851.80 £4,851.80 100
Crawford Primary School Parent Council Middle Muir Community Crawford Highland Cows Sculpture £20,000.00 £20,000.00 100
Wiston Primary School Middle Muir Community Wiston Trip Fund Support £2,449.00 £2,449.00 100
Crawford Bowling Club  Middle Muir Sport Crawford Ditches & Sprinklers £24,225.84 £4,225.84 17
Crawford & Elvanfoot Events  Middle Muir Community Crawford Crawford Fun Day  £2,395.00 £2,395.00 100
Wiston Lodge Middle Muir Community Wiston Strategic Sustainability £190,000.00 £150,000.00 79
Sustainable Pettinain SCIO Muirhall SCIO Pettinain Revenue Costs £19,000.00 £19,000.00 100
Soul Of The Junction SCIO Muirhall Stallashaw SCIO Carstairs Junction Revenue Costs £9,814.00 £9,814.00 100
Dolphinton Hall Community Association Muirhall Stallashaw Community Dolphinton Revenue Costs £1,738.00 £1,738.00 100
2nd Blackwood Brownies Nuttberry Youth Lesmahagow Calvert Lakes Residential £8,700.00 £6,700.00 77
Kirkmuirhill & Blackwood Men's Shed (KBMS) Nuttbery Community Lanark Solar & Battery Storage £11,500.00 £11,100.00 97
Rural Development Trust West Brown Castle Trust Strathaven Paths Strathaven, Chapeltonl, Drumclog £43,890.00 £19,700.00 45
Strathaven Rugby Football Club Limited West Brown Castle Sport Strathaven Carbon Neutral Indoor Training Facility £1,533,242.94 £670,769.94 44
East Kilbride Table Tennis Club Whitelee Sport East Kilbride Internal Refurbishment £21,407.50 £10,407.50 49
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Organisation Name Wind Farm Type of Group  Organisation Town  Project Project Cost  Grant Approved Grant % Rate
East Kilbride Men's Shed Whitelee Community East Kilbride Efficient Space Heating £9,773.00 £9,773.00 100
Loaves and Fishes Whitelee Community East Kilbride Heating Installation in Community Hub £10,639.20 £10,000.00 94
Hamilton Universal Connections  Whitelee Youth Hamilton  Murals £19,998.39 £19,998.39 100
South Lanarkshire College Whitelee Education East Kilbride Campus Shuttle Pilot Programme £21,160.00 £19,600.00 93
East Kilbride Bowling Club Whitelee Sport East Kilbride Heating System £5,820.00 £4,820.00 83
Blantyre Soccer Academy Whitelee Sport Blantyre PV Panels £21,185.00 £20,000.00 94 
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Appendix 2
Organisation Name Windfarm Group Type Award
Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill & Bogend Auchrobert  Community Council £4,750
Douglas  Auchrobert   Community Council £5,000 
Rigside & Douglas Water Residents Association  Auchrobert   Community Council £5,000 
Sandford & Upper Avondale  Auchrobert Community Council £5,000
Stonehouse  Auchrobert  Community Council £5,000
Carluke  Black Law  Community Council £5,000
Forth & District Development Trust Black Law  Trust £5,000
Lanark Black Law  Community Council £5,000
Larkhall Black Law Community Council £5,000
Tarbrax Woolford Auchengray & District  Black Law Community Council £5,000
Burnside  Blantyre Muir Community Council £4,642
Hillhouse - Supporting Our Community Blantyre Muir Community Council £2,500
Uddingston Blantyre Muir Community Council £5,000
Auldhouse & Chapelton Calder Water Community Council £2,000
Strathaven & Glassford Calder Water Community Council £5,000
Black Mount Muirhall Stallashaw Community Council £5,000
Pettinain  Muirhall Stallashaw Community Council £5,000
Blantyre Whitelees Community Council £5,000
Bothwell Whitelees  Community Council £5,000
Cambuslang Whitelees  Community Council £5,000
Earnock Residents Association Whitelees  Residents Assoc £5,000
East Mains  Whitelees Community Council £2,000
Jackton & Thortonhall Whitelees Community Council £1,000
Rutherglen Whitelees Community Council £3,000 
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Appendix 3 
Organisation Name Windfarm Type of Group Project Location  Project Details  Project Cost Grant Approved  Rate %
Biggar Youth Project  Clyde  Youth Biggar Match Funding Support Due to Increase on Previous Project Costs  £20,000.00 £20,000.00 100
Symington Tinto Football Club Clyde  Sport Symington Match Funding Support Due to Increase on Previous Project Costs  £740,391.00 £191,000.00 26
Thankerton Bowling Club Clyde Sport Thankerton Green Improvements £9,700.00 £9,700.00 100
Crawford Elvanfoot and Daer Action Resource (CEDAR) Clyde Community Crawford Crawford Hall Feasibility Study £23,640.00 £10,000.00 42
Leadhills surgery (Moffat Medical Practice Branch) Clyde Community Leadhills Leadhills Medication Dispensing Machine £44,165.00 £34,165.00 77
Thankerton Improvement Group Clyde Community Thankerton Community Activities Fund £5,000.00 £5,000.00 100
Douglas Water Golf Club Clyde Sport Rigside Course Equipment 2025 £65,521.76 £19,656.53 30
Crawford Bowling Club  Clyde Sport Crawford Bowling Green Ditches & Sprinklers £20,000.00 £20,000.00 100
Biggar Golf Club Clyde Sport Biggar Stair Lift  £2,460.00 £2,460.00 100
Biggar Museum Trust Lamington Committee Clyde Trust Lamington Completion and Repair Works  £99,193.00 £47,000.00 47
Coulter Primary School Parent Council  Clyde Community Coulter  Transport Grant for school year 2025/26 £7,590.00 £7,590.00 100
Biggar Rugby Football Club Clyde Sport Biggar Line Marking Robot £23,280.00 £9,990.00 43
Biggar Bowling Club  Clyde Sport Biggar Biggar Bowling Club Refurbishment £241,550.00 £182,550.00 76
Wiston Village Hall Association SCIO Clyde SCIO Wiston Redesign of Wiston Village Hall £86,951.64 £86,951.64 100
Coulter Community Trust Clyde Trust Coulter  Coulter Hall refurbishment - Stages 2 and 3 £49,398.00 £24,699.00 50
Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture Trust Clyde Trust Crawfordjohn Crawfordjohn Museum Organ Restoration £76,032.00 £19,000.00 25
Douglas Community Development Company Clyde Community Douglas Specialist Development Services £70,200.00 £35,100.00 50
Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) Clyde Charity Hamilton Connecting Clydesdale: A Community-Led Transport Consortium  £62,636.00 £15,659.00 25
Carmichael Primary School Parents Council Clyde Community Carmichael Assistance with transport costs £10,875.00 £10,875.00 100
Douglas Community Council Clyde Community Douglas Kirk Brea Refurbishment £61,620.00 £25,000.00 41
Biggar Golf Club Clyde Sport Biggar Biggar Golf Club £1,800.00 £1,800.00 100
Lodge Hozier Douglas Water Clyde Community Douglas Water Douglas Water Hall External Refurbishment Works £179,130.00 £44,782.50 25
Douglasdale REAL Group Clyde Community Douglas  RIBA Phase 2 ORAT feasibility studies in Douglasdale Community Woodland  £252,903.27 £63,225.77 25 
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Community Council Windfarm Group Type Award
Biggar  Clyde Community Council £10,000
Carmichael Clyde Community Council £10,000
Crawford & Elvanfoot Clyde Trust £10,000
Douglas Clyde Community Council £5,000
Duneaton  Clyde Community Council £10,000
Leadhills Clyde Community Council £10,000
Rigside & Douglas Water Residents Association Clyde Community Council £5,000
Quothquan & Thankerton Clyde Community Council £10,000 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: Community and Enterprise Resources Committee
Date of Meeting: 2 June 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise
Resources)  
Subject: Community and Enterprise Resources - Notification of
Contracts Awarded - 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 provide notification to Committee, in accordance with Standing Orders on
Contracts, of contracts awarded by Community and Enterprise Resources during
the period 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[r]
(1) that details of the contracts awarded be noted.
[1recs]
3. Background
3.1. It is a requirement of Clause 21.8 and 22.5 of the Standing Orders on contracts that
details of the acceptance of all tenders above £50,000, be reported retrospectively to
the relevant Committee for noting other than those under Clause 21.3 where the
award is not the lowest in a price only tender, or costs exceed the approved financial
provision.  In these instances a report is submitted to the appropriate Committee and
subsequent authority to award is granted by that Committee. 
4. Contracts Awarded
4.1. The details of contracts awarded for the period 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, on
the basis of lowest offer and/or most economically advantageous offer submitted, are
provided at Appendix 1. 
4.2. The details of contracts extended for the period are provided at Appendix 2. 
5. Employee Implications
5.1. There are no employee implications arising from this report. 
6. Financial Implications
6.1. There are no financial implications associated with this report.  Appropriate
budgetary provision is available for all contracts awarded. 
7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
7.1 There are no climate change, sustainability or environmental implications in terms of
the information contained within this report.
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8. Other Implications
8.1. There is a risk that failure to report awards may lead to contracts being awarded that
do not represent best value, breach statutory procurement obligations and Standing
Orders or do not follow internal processes which mitigate the risk. 
9. Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
9.1. 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. 
9.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the
information contained in this report. 
Kevin Carr
Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 
1 May 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/ Priorities/Outcomes
 Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent 
Previous References
 Community and Enterprise Resources Committee - 16 December 2025 
List of Background Papers
 Standing Orders on Contracts 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Emma Smith, Corporate Procurement and Transactions Manager 
Ext:  5329  (Tel:  01698 455329)
E-mail:  emma.smith@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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Appendix 1 
Contracts Awarded over £50,000 in value 
Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/1/014
Mini Competition for Warm Mix
Asphalt Trial - SLC Area
(Supply and delivery of coated
roadstone) - October 2025
Hillhouse Quarry
Group Ltd £113,042.20 01/10/2025 30/11/2025 - 01/10/2025
SLC/CE/25/079
Mini Competition for the
Supply and Delivery of
Scrubber Dryers Nilfisk Ltd £104,957.00 07/10/2025 31/03/2026 - 02/10/2025
SLC/CE/25/098
Supply and Delivery of
Roadstone - Strathaven Road,
Hamilton
Hillhouse Quarry
Group Ltd £62,402.78 12/10/2025 30/11/2025 - 06/10/2025
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/4/050
Bothwell Bridge Scour Repair
and Protection Works
Covanburn
Contracts Ltd £188,444.28 29/09/2025 05/12/2025 - 07/10/2025
SLC/CE/25/081
Cycle Shelters at Schools and
on Street 2025-26 Broxap Ltd £63,615.00 02/10/2025 31/03/2026 - 08/10/2025
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/1/017
Roadstone – Clydesdale
(October to November)
Tillicoultry Quarries
Ltd £216,990.06 11/10/2025 28/11/2025 - 10/10/2025
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/4/063
Bothwell Bridge Scour
Protection Bagging Package
Covanburn
Contracts Ltd £50,089.20 13/10/2025 31/12/2025 - 15/10/2025
SLC/CE/25/025
Supply and Delivery of
Bollards and Verge Markers Glasdon UK Ltd £438,826.84 01/12/2025 30/11/2028 30/11/2029 24/10/2025
SLC/CE/25/074
Quick Quote - Tree Surgeon
Works for Trees affected by
Ash Dieback Disease
TD Tree & Land
Services Ltd £203,134.35 20/10/2025 19/10/2026 - 29/10/2025
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/2/023
2 x 4 Man Squads
Carriageway Patching &
Routine Works Nov-Dec 2025
RM-26-EK-06
Joseph Leckie &
Sons Contracts Ltd £93,050.00 03/11/2025 19/12/2025 -  03/11/2025
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Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
SLC/CE/25/080
NEC3 Engineering and
Construction Short Contract for
the Design and Construction of
3rd Generation Pitch at John
Cumming Stadium, Carluke Sportex Group Ltd £295,524.42 17/11/2025 09/02/2026 - 07/11/2025
SLC/CE/25/065
Quick Quote for Works at
Lanark Interchange – Lanark
Bus Station Improvements
Maclay Civil
Engineering Ltd £858,436.83 12/01/2026 20/04/2026 - 11/11/2025
SLC/CE/25/139 
Employability Programme
25/26
Routes To Work
South £2,663,000.00 01/04/2025 31/03/2026 - 18/11/2025
SLC/CE/25/136
Former Vogue Cinema
Demolition, Keith Street,
Hamilton
David Morton
(Larbert) Ltd £143,475.00 24/11/2025 30/01/2026 - 21/11/2025
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/6/023
NEC3 Engineering and
Construction Short Contract for
Scottish Play Area Investment
Programme Hamilton &
Blantyre
Landcare Solutions
(Scotland) Ltd £288,613.19 05/01/2026 27/03/2026 - 27/11/2025
SLC/CE/25/133
CR-26-HM-05 - Supply and
Delivery of Roadstone
Tillicoultry Quarries
Ltd £50,975.61 08/12/2025 31/12/2025 - 27/11/2025
SLC/PS/EDUC/19/022/MC44
Employability Service:
Childcare Training Programme
Qualitas
International Ltd £63,900.00 01/12/2022 31/03/2026 - 27/11/2025
SLC/CE/25/005
Centre West Demolition, East
Kilbride
David Morton
(Larbert) Ltd £1,480,896.25 05/01/2026 01/03/2027 - 01/12/2025
SLC/CE/25/150
Supply and Delivery of
Roadstone - Mini Competition
(Supply and Delivery of coated
roadstone) - Clydesdale Area -
January / February
Tillicoultry Quarries
Ltd £159,915.50 19/01/2026 28/02/2026 - 10/12/2025
SLC/CE/25/177
Supply and Delivery of Light
Vehicles for the 2025 – 2026
financial year
Parks of Hamilton
(Townhead
Garage) Ltd £439,969.65 08/12/2025 31/03/2026 - 10/12/2025
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Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
SLC/CE/25/123
Mini Competition under
Scotland Excel Framework for
the Supply and Delivery of
Grounds and Plant Equipment
1522, Lot 1 – Handheld
Equipment
Fraser C Robb
Limited, Hamilton
Bros. (Engineering)
Limited £62,094.21 16/12/2025 31/03/2026 - 15/12/2025
SLC/CE/25/178
Direct Award - The Supply and
Delivery of Communal
Recycling Bins
Storm
Environmental Ltd £99,918.00 23/12/2025 31/03/2026 - 18/12/2025
SLC/CE/25/061
Quick Quote for Works –
Mobile Welding Repair
Services
Camcass Welding
Ltd £1,994,981.92 12/01/2026 11/01/2029 11/12/2030 23/12/2025
SLC/CE/25/070
Quick Quote for Works –
Cathcart Road, Net Zero
Commercial Development
Clark Contracts
Limited £1,996,041.31 22/12/2025 03/08/2026 - 23/12/2025
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/2/025
RM-26-EK-07 - 2 x 4 Man
Squads Carriageway Patching
& Routine Works Jan-Feb
2026
Joseph Leckie &
Sons Contracts Ltd £106,490.00 12/01/2026 31/03/2026 - 06/01/2026
SLC/CE/25/124
Mini Competition under
Scotland Excel Framework for
the Supply and Delivery of
Grounds and Plant Equipment
1522, Lot 2 – Push and Self-
Propelled Equipment
Fraser C. Robb
Limited, Hamilton
Bros. (Engineering)
Limited, Reid
Hydraulic Services
Limited £82,036.70 05/01/2026 30/04/2026 - 07/01/2026
SLC/CE/25/180
Direct Award under Scotland
Excel Framework for the
Supply and Delivery of
Grounds and Plant Equipment
1522, Grounds Machinery
Parts
Bryson Tractors
Ltd, Hamilton
Brothers
Engineering Ltd,
Lloyd Ltd,
Spalding's, Double
A Trading Ltd £342,250.00 06/01/2026 12/03/2028 - 08/01/2026
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Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
SLC/CE/25/174
Mini Competition for the
Supply, Delivery and
Installation of 20 Grid Combi
Ovens Instock Ltd £60,118.56 09/01/2026 31/03/2026 - 08/01/2026
SLC/CE/25/053
Mini Competition for the
Structural Testing and Visual
Inspection of Lighting Columns
Electrical Testing
Ltd £450,000.00 16/01/2026 15/01/2030 - 12/01/2026
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/6/024
Mini Competition from South
Lanarkshire Council’s NEC3
Engineering and Construction
Short Contract for The Supply
and Planting of Trees P1 Solutions Ltd £155,363.61 16/01/2026 30/04/2026 - 15/01/2026
SLC/CE/25/132
The Supply and Fitting of
Tyres for Vehicles and Plant
McConechy's Tyre
Service Ltd £550,000.00 02/02/2026 31/07/2026 31/01/2027 27/01/2026
SLC/CE/25/185
Supply and Delivery of
Roadstone
Hillhouse Quarry
Group Ltd £51,776.58 02/02/2026 31/03/2026 - 27/01/2026
SLC/CE/25/196
Direct Award for the Supply
and Delivery of Light Vehicles
for the 2025 – 2026 financial
year
Parks of Hamilton
(Townhead
Garage) Ltd £425,007.82 20/01/2026 30/04/2026 - 29/01/2026
SLC/CE/25/201
Supply and Delivery of
Roadstone - East Kilbride Area
- 02/02/26 - 27/02/26
Hillhouse Quarry
Group Ltd £79,965.70 02/02/2026 27/02/2026 - 29/01/2026
SLC/CE/25/175
Mini Competition from ESPO's
Consultancy Services
Framework (664_25) under Lot
8b Environmental and
Sustainability for the
Preparation of 12 Urban
Waterman
Infrastructure and
Environment Ltd £198,474.00 09/02/2026 31/10/2026 - 03/02/2026
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Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
Woodland Management Plans
(UWMP) within South
Lanarkshire (Lot 8b (A))
-SLC/CE/25/198
Supply and Delivery of
Roadstone - Mini Competition
(Supply and Delivery of coated
roadstone) - Clydesdale
Schemes
Tillicoultry Quarries
Ltd £53,778.36 16/02/2026 30/04/2026 - 04/02/2026
SLC/CE/25/187
Negotiated Contract -
Installation of Air Conditioning
Units to 19 Refuse Collection
Vehicles (RCV's Dennis Eagle Ltd £134,872.83 27/01/2026 30/06/2026 - 05/02/2026
SLC/CE/25/110
Design and Build of Calderglen
Country Park Pump Track
Bendcrete Leisure
Ltd £240,000.00 11/02/2026 31/07/2026 - 06/02/2026
SLC/CE/25/166
Mini Competition for the
Supply and Delivery of Free-
Standing Hooded Bins Broxap Ltd £161,850.00 09/02/2026 30/09/2026 - 06/02/2026
SLC/CE/25/194
Supply and Delivery of 1100 L
& 1280 L - 4 Wheeled Bins
Storm
Environmental Ltd £120,000.00 09/02/2026 08/02/2030 - 09/02/2026
SLC/CE/25/054
Supply and Delivery of Vehicle
Parts
AM Phillip
Trucktech Ltd,
Arnold Clark
Automobiles Ltd,
Ciceley
Commercials Ltd,
DAF Trucks Ltd,
Dennis Eagle Ltd,
Dingbro Ltd,
Eastern Western £7,500,000.00 02/02/2026 01/02/2030 01/02/2031 11/02/2026
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Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
Motor Group Ltd,
Fleet Factors Ltd,
HGC Direct Ltd,
Masterparts Ltd,
Mich diesel Ltd,
Motus Group (UK)
Ltd, Scania (GB)
Ltd, Volvo Group
UK Ltd, Sebi
Schmidt UK Ltd,
Econ Engineering
Ltd, Farid Hillend
Engineering Ltd,
Scarab Sweepers
Ltd, Whale Tankers
Ltd, Plant Glazing
Ltd, Southwest
Windscreens Ltd,
Strathclyde
Windscreens Ltd,
Hydraquip Hose &
Hydraulics Ltd,
Clark Ltd
SLC/CE/25/199 Hire of Vehicles and Plant
Accident Repair
Centre Scotland,
Acre Industrial
Services Ltd, Aebi
Schmidt Uk Ltd,
Akro Plant Ltd,
Andrews Sykes
Hire Ltd, Arnold
Clark Finance Ltd,
Avis Budget Uk
Limited, Brown
Plant Hire Ltd,
Bryson Tractors £1,260,000.00 21/02/2026 20/09/2026 - 11/02/2026
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Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
Ltd, Bucher
Municipal Ltd, Clee
Hill Plant Ltd,
Dawsongroup Vans
Limited,
Dawsongroup Bus
And Coach Ltd,
Dawsongroup
Sweepers Ltd, Dr
Plant Hire, Econ
Engineering Ltd,
FMS Vehicle
Limited, Gap Group
Ltd, Hamilton
Brothers
Engineering Ltd,
Harris Vehicle Hire
Ltd, Hyndford Plant
Ltd, James A
Cuthbertson Ltd,
Jarvie Plant Ltd,
John McGeady Ltd,
Lomond Plant Ltd,
Hillhouse Quarry
Group Ltd, Multevo
Ltd, Robert
Mccarroll Ltd,
Romaquip Ltd,
Scotjet Limited, W
H Malcolm Ltd
SLC/CE/25/207
Supply and Delivery of
Roadstone - East Kilbride Area
- 03/03/26 - 14/03/26
Tillicoultry Quarries
Ltd £75,424.90 03/03/2026 14/03/2026 - 19/02/2026
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Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
SLC/CE/25/219
Supply and Delivery of
Roadstone - Hamilton Area
2026
Hillhouse Quarry
Group Ltd £76,224.04 02/03/2026 31/03/2026 - 19/02/2026
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/1/022
NI-26-HM-01 - Zebra Crossing
and Bus Stop Improvement
Works -Hamilton
Stepford Contracts
Ltd £97,196.00 26/02/2026 04/04/2026 - 23/02/2026
SLC/CE/25/231
Direct Award for the supply
and delivery of Heavy Vehicles Karcher (Uk) Ltd £988,579.55 02/03/2026 30/06/2026 - 05/03/2026
SLC/CE/25/204
SLC/CE/25/204 - Mini
Competition from the Scotland
Excel Grounds and Plant
Equipment Framework Lot 9 -
Plant Lifting Equipment for
Supply of 1 x Manitou MLt741 -
130PS D ST5 S1 Telehandler Bryson Tractors Ltd £108,450.00 16/03/2026 06/07/2026 - 13/03/2026
SLC/CE/25/067
EV Charging Infrastructure
Service Contract Renewal
Swarco Smart
Charging Ltd £80,000.00 13/03/2026 31/12/2026 - 17/03/2026
SLC/CE/25/230
3rd Sector Supported
Volunteering Programme
Voluntary Action
South Lanarkshire £314,712.00 01/04/2026 31/03/2027 31/03/2028 18/03/2026
SLC/CE/25/076
Road Trace RSIF Application
and Mobility Analysis
QI Managed
Services Ltd £159,900.00 09/03/2026 08/03/2027 08/03/2028 20/03/2026
SLC/CE/25/206
Mini Competition from the
Scotland Excel Grounds and
Plant Equipment Framework
Lot 4 – Grounds Vehicles,
Hamilton Bros.
(Engineering) Ltd,
Bryson Tractors
Ltd, Double A £1,176,604.00 16/03/2026 06/07/2026 - 23/03/2026
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Contract Reference Number Contract Description Contractor Name
Estimated
Value Start Date End Date
Extension
Date
Award
date
Tractors and Equipment for
Various Large Plant Equipment
Trading Company
Ltd, Fraser C Robb
Ltd
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/2/028
RM-26-EK-09 2 x 4 Man
Squads Carriageway Patching
& Routine Works March 2026
Joseph Leckie &
Sons Contracts Ltd £74,762.50 02/03/2026 30/04/2026 - 23/03/2026
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/1/028
NI-26-EK-02 EK Cycle Track
A726 Strathaven Rd, EK
2025/2026
Stepford Contracts
Ltd £228,856.30 23/03/2026 31/05/2026 - 24/03/2026
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/1/029
NI-26-EK-01 - Stonelaw Road,
Rutherglen 2025/2026
Stepford Contracts
Ltd £207,885.50 23/03/2026 31/05/2026 - 24/03/2026
SLC/CE/25/203
Supply, Delivery and
maintenance of Robotic
Scrubber Dryers
Highland Industrial
Supplies Ltd £74,400.00 27/03/2026 26/03/2029 - 25/03/2026
SLC/CE/25/239
CR-27-HM-01 Supply and
Delivery of Roadstone -
Hamilton Area 7th to 19th April
2026
Hillhouse Quarry
Group Ltd £59,281.61 01/04/2026 29/05/2026 - 25/03/2026
SLC/PS/COMENT/23/019/6/031
Mini Competition from South
Lanarkshire Council's NEC3
Framework for Roads &
Infrastructure under Lot 6 for
the Clyde Walkway Repair
Programme
Covanburn
Contracts Ltd £186,999.45 07/04/2026 16/06/2026 - 31/03/2026
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Appendix 2 
Contract extensions awarded over £50,000 in value 
Contract
Reference
Number Contract Description
Contractor
Name
Estimated Value
(£)
Extension Value
(£)
Date of
Extension Start Date End Date
Further
Extension
Date
SLC/PS/COME
NT/21/002
Anti-Skid Road
Surfacing and
Reflective Studs
Contract Markon Ltd £2,250,000.00 £1,2000,690.45 12/12/2025 21/01/2022 20/01/2027 -
SLC/PS/COME
NT/22/012
NEC3 Term Service
Option A for Disposal /
Recycling of Gully
Waste, Street
Sweepings and
General Road
Construction Materials
Wm Hamilton
& Sons £3,557,494.50 £535,814.86 18/12/2025 28/12/2022 27/12/2027 -
SLC/PS/COME
NT/21/219
Landfilling of Residual
Waste (unsuitable for
processing via Thermal
Treatment Facilities)
under the Scotland
Excel Dynamic
Purchasing System for
the Treatment and
Disposal of Recyclable
and Residual Waste
(no. 27/17)
Patersons Of
Greenoakhill
Ltd  £761,800.00 £284,400.00 18/12/2025 01/06/2022 31/12/2027 -
SLC/PS/COME
NT/21/171
Supply and Delivery of
Milk
Muller Uk &
Ireland Group
LLP £2,437,500.00 £548,114.40 16/02/2026 01/03/2022 31/10/2026 -
SLC/PS/COME
NT/23/020
Supply and Delivery of
Kerbs and Associated
Products Frazer £240,000.00 £121,699.76 27/02/2026 02/03/2023 02/03/2027 -
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SLC/PS/COME
NT/21/124
Supply and Delivery of
Permanent Road
Signage & Associated
Products
Royal British
Legion
Industries Ltd £162,000.00 £66,742.36 10/03/2026 28/03/2022 27/03/2027 -
SLC/PS/COME
NT/21/178
Air Quality Monitoring
Support Services
Ricardo-Aea
Ltd £130,640.00 £44,075.10 11/03/2026 01/04/2023 31/03/2028 - 
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