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Council Offices, Almada Street        
Hamilton, ML3 0AA 
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 
Dear Councillor 
East Kilbride Area Committee 
The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be
held as follows:- 
Date:  Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Time:  14:00
Venue: Hybrid - Council Chamber, East Kilbride Civic Centre, Andrew Street,
East Kilbride, G74 1AB, 
The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. 
Yours sincerely 
Paul Manning
Chief Executive 
Members
Archie Buchanan (Chair), Geri Gray (Depute Chair), John Anderson, Mathew Buchanan,
Gerry Convery, Monique Equi, Joe Fagan, Grant Ferguson, Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Elise
Frame, Susan Kerr, Hugh Macdonald, Elaine McDougall, Kirsten Robb, Graham Scott,
David Watson, Kirsty Williams 
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BUSINESS 
1 Declaration of Interests   
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the meeting of the East Kilbride Area Committee held on 16 June
2026 submitted for approval as a correct record.  (Copy attached) 
3 - 10 
Item(s) for Noting 
3 Local Policing Update 2026
Presentation by Chief Inspector Paul Doyle and Inspector Barry McGuire, Police
Scotland 
4 Partcipatory Budgeting - Micro Grants Update
Report dated 2 September 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and
Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 
11 - 12 
5 Forward Programme for Future Meetings
Report dated 2 September 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and
Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 
13 - 16 
Item(s) for Decision 
6 Community Grant Applications
Report dated 31 August 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate
Resources). (Copy attached) 
17 - 20 
Urgent Business 
7 Urgent Business
Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. 
For further information, please contact:-
Clerk Name: Stuart McLeod
Clerk Telephone: 07385 370117
Clerk Email: stuart.mcleod@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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EAST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE 
Minutes of meeting held via Microsoft Teams and in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, East
Kilbride on 16 June 2026 
Chair:
Councillor Archie Buchanan 
Councillors Present:
Councillor John Anderson, Councillor Grant Ferguson, Councillor Gladys Ferguson-Miller,
Councillor Elise Frame, Councillor Susan Kerr, Councillor Elaine McDougall, Councillor Kirsten
Robb, Councillor Kirsty Williams 
Councillors' Apologies:
Councillor Mathew Buchanan, Councillor Gerry Convery, Councillor Margaret Cooper, Councillor
Monique Equi, Councillor Joe Fagan, Councillor Geri Gray (Depute), Councillor Hugh Macdonald,
Councillor Graham Scott, Councillor David Watson 
Attending:
Community and Enterprise Resources
A Brown, Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development
Education Resources
E Cooke, Headteacher, Maxwellton Primary School; M Farr, Lead Officer; L Leyden, Acting
Headteacher, St Patrick’s Primary School and Nursery Class; L Miller, Quality Link Officer; L
Mitchell, Quality Link Officer; C Urquhart, Headteacher, Long Calderwood Primary School
Finance and Corporate Resources
S McLeod, Administration Officer; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant 
Also Attending:
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
P Mathieson, Group Commander, Head of Prevention, Lanarkshire; W Wilkinson, Station
Commander
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture
D Carter, Head of Operations and Estates; P Murphy, Development Services Manager; G Simpson,
Head of Strategy and Governance 
1 Declaration of Interests 
No interests were declared. 
2 Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting of the East Kilbride Area Committee held on 31 March 2026 were
submitted for approval as a correct record. 
The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 
3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 2025/2026 Scrutiny Report 
P Mathieson, Group Commander, and W Wilkinson, Station Commander, Scottish Fire and
Rescue Service (SFRS) gave a presentation on the 2025/2026 Scrutiny Report for the East
Kilbride Area Committee area.
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The presentation provided performance information covering the period 1 April 2025 to 31
March 2026, with a comparison against the same period from the previous year, along with
trends for the previous 4 years.  Information was provided on:- 
 accidental dwelling fires (ADFs)
 accidental dwelling fire casualties 
 non-fire casualties 
 deliberate fires
 non-domestic fires
 unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS)
 road traffic collisions (RTCs)
 home fire safety visits (HFSVs)
 fire safety enforcement
 community safety and engagement 
P Mathieson and W Wilkinson, having responded to members’ questions, were thanked for their
informative presentation. 
The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. 
[Reference:  Minutes of 27 May 2025 (Paragraph 3)] 
Councillor Kerr joined the meeting during this item of business 
4 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report – Long
Calderwood Primary School, East Kilbride
A report dated 13 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on
the outcome of the inspection of Long Calderwood Primary School, East Kilbride made by His
Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE). 
The inspection had taken place in March 2026 as part of a national sample of primary education
and the inspection report, attached as an appendix to the report, had been published on 12 May
2026. 
A number of particular strengths of the school had been identified.  Areas for continued
improvement, agreed with the school and education authority, had been incorporated into the
school’s improvement plan.  HMIE had intimated that they would make no further visits in
connection with this inspection. 
L Mitchell, Quality Link Officer and C Urquhart, Headteacher, having spoken on key aspects of
the report and answered a member’s question on an aspect of the report, were congratulated on
the positive inspection report. 
The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 
5 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report – St Patrick’s
Primary School and Nursery Class, Strathaven
A report dated 26 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on
the outcome of the inspection of St Patrick’s Primary School and Nursery Class, Strathaven
made by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE).
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The inspection had taken place in March 2026 as part of a national sample of primary and early
years’ education and the inspection report, attached as an appendix to the report, had been
published on 26 May 2026. 
A number of particular strengths of the school and nursery class had been identified.  Areas for
continued improvement, agreed with the school and education authority, had been incorporated
into the school’s improvement plan.  HMIE had intimated that they would make no further visits
in connection with this inspection. 
L Leyden, Acting Headteacher and L Miller, Quality Link Officer, having spoken on key aspects
of the report and answered a member’s question on an aspect of the report, were congratulated
on the positive inspection report. 
The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 
In terms of Standing Order No 14, the Chair adjourned the meeting after this item of business at
2.51pm.  The meeting reconvened at 2.56pm.  Councillors Frame, Kerr and McDougall were not
present when the meeting reconvened 
6 Community Impact - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) 
A report dated 5 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources)
was submitted on the first area focused impact presentation from South Lanarkshire Leisure and
Culture (SLLC), as detailed within the performance framework aligned to the Commissioning
Plan for services delivered by SLLC. 
The Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC was approved by the Executive
Committee on 25 June 2025.  The first Plan covered the period 2025 to 2027, with future
iterations spanning a 5-year period aligned with each new Council Plan. 
The Plan identified SLLC as the strategic lead and sole provider of all leisure and culture
services on behalf of the Council and defined the strategic ‘ask’ of SLLC over the medium to
long term, in support of the Council’s own priorities and outcomes. 
In response to each new Commissioning Plan, SLLC developed its own 5-year strategy to
ensure the resources available to the Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)
were directed in the best way, and at the right time, to successfully deliver the Council’s
priorities and outcomes. 
On 3 December 2025, the Executive Committee had approved a new outcome focused
performance framework aligned to the Commissioning Plan, which included the requirement
for:- 
 an annual report being submitted to the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee
in November/December each year 
 interim area-focused presentations being presented to each Area Committee in May/June
each year 
A presentation was given providing information on:- 
 Council outcomes 2022 to 2027  health and wellbeing
 SLLC objectives 2022 to 2027  connected and engaged
 SLLC priorities   equality and inclusion
 local partnerships  organisational sustainability
 East Kilbride – did you know?  what’s coming up for East Kilbride?
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An officer responded to a member’s question on an aspect of the report. 
The Committee decided: that the contents of the report and associated presentation
be noted. 
[Reference:  Minutes of the Executive Committee of 3 December 2025 (Paragraph 3)] 
7 Participatory Budgeting - Education Resources
A report dated 3 June 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on
Participatory Budgeting (PB) in relation to Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). 
The process of PB in South Lanarkshire schools continued as core business following the same
system and processes as in previous years. 
Schools within the East Kilbride Area Committee area had collectively allocated £128,231
(approximately 7.25%) of their £2,037,860 PEF allocation for PB. 
Appendix 1 to the report summarised the percentage of PEF allocation that individual schools
had allocated for PB and the outcome of their consultation with pupils, parents and staff. 
As an example of good practice, the PB work undertaken by Maxwellton Primary School was
attached as Appendix 2 to the report.  The case study illustrated the school’s PB journey for
2025/2026 which resulted in the establishment of an Outdoor Learning Club.  Details of the
democratic process and the impact and outcomes of the project were also provided in the
appendix. 
PB was now fully embedded into schools within South Lanarkshire through PEF and schools
would continue to allocate a minimum of 5% of the PEF to be subjected to PB year on year. 
An officer undertook to provide members with details of the PEF allocation to Jackton Primary
School. 
The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 
[Reference:  Minutes of 27 May 2025 (Paragraph 6)] 
8 Forward Programme for Future Meetings
A report dated 2 June 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of the East Kilbride Area
Committee to 16 February 2027. 
As part of future arrangements, members were invited to suggest topics for inclusion in the
Committee’s forward programme. 
The Committee decided: that the outline forward programme for the meetings of the
East Kilbride Area Committee to 16 February 2027 be
noted. 
[Reference: Minutes of 31 March 2026 (Paragraph 4)]
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9 Playscheme Grant Applications 2026/2027 
A report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on playscheme grant funding for 2026/2027. 
The playscheme funding allowed an allocation of £660 to be made to playschemes that
operated over the summer, October and the Easter holiday periods with £440 for the summer
period only and £110 for each of the October and Easter periods.   
The Committee decided: that playscheme grants be awarded as follows:- 
(a) Applicant: Strathaven After School Club (PS/EK/1/26) 
Amount Awarded: £440 
(b) Applicant: Special Needs Adventure Playground (SNAP) Playscheme, East
Kilbride (PS/EK/2/26) 
Amount Awarded: £440 
(c) Applicant: Mossneuk Out of School Service, East Kilbride (PS/EK/3/26)
Amount Awarded: £440 
(d) Applicant: Playcare Out of School Care, East Kilbride (PS/EK/4/26) 
Amount Awarded: £660 
(e) Applicant: East Kilbride Universal Connections (PS/EK/5/26) 
Amount Awarded: £440 
[Reference: Minutes of 27 May 2025 (Paragraph 9)] 
10 Community Grant Applications
A report dated 1 June 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was
submitted on:- 
♦ 14 applications for community grant to be met from the 2026/2027 budget
♦ 3 community grant applications which had been dealt with by the Executive Director
(Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, during the period 12
March to 31 March 2026 to ensure that the 2025/2026 budget was utilised as fully as
possible 
The Committee decided: 
(1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- 
(a) Applicant: Murray Bowling Club, East Kilbride (EK/1/26)  
Purpose of Grant: Outing  
Amount Awarded: £300 
(b) Applicant:  Hunter Ladies’ Bowling Club, East Kilbride (EK/2/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Amount Awarded: £300 
(c) Applicant: Claremont Church – Good Companions Club, East Kilbride
(EK/3/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Amount Awarded: £300
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(d) Applicant:  Stonehouse Old Folks’ Welfare Committee (EK/4/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Amount Awarded: £300 
(e) Applicant:  Chapelton Silver Circle, East Kilbride (EK/7/26 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Amount Awarded: £300 
(f) Applicant:  Black Women in Action (BWIA), East Kilbride (EK/8/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment, materials, administration and publicity costs 
Amount Awarded: £735 
(g) Applicant: XRR Mountaineering Club, East Kilbride (EK/9/26 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Amount Awarded: £300 
(h) Applicant:  Strathaven Balloon Festival (EK/10/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Materials, equipment and temporary public entertainment
licence 
Amount Awarded: £1,000 
(i) Applicant:  Strathaven Agricultural Exposition (EK/11/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs 
Amount Awarded: £700 
(j) Applicant:  Strathaven Badminton Club (EK/12/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment 
Amount Awarded: £300 
(k) Applicant:  University of the Third Age (U3A) in East Kilbride (EK/13/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Amount Awarded: £300 
(l) Applicant:  East Kilbride Young Farmers Club (EK/14/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs 
Amount Awarded: £792 
(m) Applicant:  Lammermoor Allotments Association, East Kilbride (EK/15/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment and materials 
Amount Awarded: £889 
(n) Applicant:  17th East Kilbride Brownie Pack (EK/16/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing and equipment 
Amount Awarded: £350 
(2) that the action taken during the period 12 March to 31 March 2026 by the Executive
Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve the
award of the following community grants from the 2025/2026 budget be noted:- 
(a) Applicant: Gilmourton SWI, Strathaven (EK/31/25) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing, equipment and materials 
Amount Awarded: £215 
(b) Applicant: East Kilbride Community Trust (EK/35/25) 
Purpose of Grant: Equipment and materials 
Amount Awarded: £360
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(c) Applicant: Stonehouse Male Voice Choir (EK/39/25) 
Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs 
Amount Awarded: £600 
[Reference: Minutes of 31 March 2026 (Paragraph 5)] 
11 Urgent Business
There were no items of urgent business. 
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Participatory Budgeting – Update for Area Committee 
Service Area East Kilbride Area
Committee Area 
Lead Officer Kenny Lean 
Stage 1 : Pre Consultation : 
• What are we asking the public for their view on (what service is it /
description etc)? 
• How much funding are we asking about? 
• Who are we asking?
• How are we doing this?  
• When are we doing this?
• When will we report back? 
Stage 2 : Post Consultation 
• The outcome of the participatory budgeting (PB) activity
• What happens next? 
• Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval)   
At the Executive Committee on 21 November 2018 a series of amendments to the
Renewable Energy Fund were approved.  One of these was the introduction of a micro
grant fund in 2019/2020 of up to £5,000 per annum available to Community Councils or
equivalent approved community organisations to award and administer small grants of up
to £500 locally.  This was established for an initial 2-year period and at the Community
and Enterprise Resources Committee of 16 February 2021 it was agreed to continue the
micro grants after 2020/2021.   
In 2025/2026 the following awards were made to Community Councils in East Kilbride and
reported to the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee in June 2026 as part of
the annual Renewable Energy Fund report 
In the year 2025/2026 a total of 6 Community Councils were awarded grants to administer
at a total value of £20,900 and are listed below:- 
Community Council
Award
2025/2026
Auldhouse and Chapelton £2,000.00
East Mains  £2,900.00
Jackton and Thorntonhall £1,000.00
Sandford and Upper Avondale  £5,000.00
Strathaven and Glassford £5,000.00
Stonehouse  £5,000.00
Total £20,900.00
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The 2026/2027 awards to Community Councils are currently being processed and paid to
each individual Community Council to administer as they submit the required evidence
which includes a list of grants made in 2025/2026, evidence through the bank account for
spend in 25/26 and declaration of any conflicts of interests. 
At the start of August, 7 Community Councils had been awarded a grant to administer
totalling £25,9350 and are listed below:- 
Community Council
Award
2026/2027
Auldhouse and Chapelton £3,800.00
East Mains  £2,900.00
Jackton and Thorntonhall £3,735.00
Sandford and Upper Avondale  £5,000.00
St Leonards  £500.00
Strathaven and Glassford £5,000.00
Stonehouse  £5,000.00
Total £25,935.00 
Reminders are being sent to all Community Councils who have not returned all the
paperwork for 2026/2027. 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee
Date of Meeting: 15 September 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)  
Subject: Forward Programme for Future Meetings 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 advise members of the forward programme for the meetings of the East Kilbride
Area Committee to 16 February 2027
 invite members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward
programme
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that the report and the outline forward programme for the meetings of the East
Kilbride Area Committee to 16 February 2027, attached as an appendix to the
report, be noted.
[1recs]
3. Background
3.1. Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it was agreed that a
list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings be provided to afford
an opportunity for members to inform future agendas.  The outline forward
programme for East Kilbride Area Committee to 16 February 2027 is attached, for
members’ information, as an appendix to the report. 
4. Employee Implications
4.1. There are no employee implications. 
5. Financial Implications
5.1. There are no financial implications. 
6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
6.1. There are no climate change, sustainability or environmental implications in terms of
the information contained within this report. 
7. Risk and Other Implications 
7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 
8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
8.1. The report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a
change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact
assessment is required.
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8.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information
contained in this report. 
Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 
2 September 2026 
Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent 
Previous References
 East Kilbride Area Committee – 16 June 2026 
List of Background Papers
 None 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:-
Stuart McLeod, Administration Officer
Tel:  07385 370 117
E-mail:  stuart.mcleod@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 
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APPENDIX 
EAST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME 
Meeting Date Item Responsibility   
24 November 2026 Annual Housing and
Homelessness Update 2025/2026 
Community Engagement Update 
Common Good Update 
Community Grants 
Housing and Technical
Resources 
Chief Executive’s Service 
Finance and Corporate
Resources 
Finance and Corporate
Resources 
16 February 2027 Housing and Technical Resources
Participatory Budgeting 
Community Grants 
Housing and Technical
Resources 
Finance and Corporate
Resources 
Note:- His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Inspection Reports will
be submitted to Committee as and when they are available 
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Report
Agenda Item 
Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee
Date of Meeting: 15 September 2026
Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources)  
Subject: Community Grant Applications 
1. Purpose of Report
1.1. The purpose of the report is to:-
[purpose]
 request approval for the allocation of 8 community grants from the East Kilbride
Area Committee 2026/2027 community grant budget
[1purpose]
2. Recommendation(s)
2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-
[recs]
(1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- 
(a) Applicant: Society of St Vincent De Paul – East
Kilbride (EK/17/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £650 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £650 
Recommendation: £300 (standard award for outing) 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(b) Applicant: East Kilbride Men’s Shed (EK/18/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £350 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 
Recommendation: £350 (standard award for outing and
entrance fees) 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(c) Applicant: RVS Happy Corner Stroke Club, East
Kilbride (EK/19/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Specialist transport 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £490 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £490 
Recommendation: £490 (specialist transport) 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee
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(d) Applicant: Hamilton Drive Residents’ Association,
Strathaven (EK/20/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £240.92 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £240.92 
Recommendation: £240.92 (start-up costs) 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(e) Applicant: Stonehouse Senior Citizens Pavillion
(EK/21/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £350 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 
Recommendation: £300 (standard award for outing) 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(f) Applicant: St Ninian’s Parish Church Guild,
Stonehouse (EK/23/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Outing 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £1,650 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £690 
Recommendation: £300 (standard award for outing) 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(g) Applicant: Strathaven Young Theatre League
(EK/25/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs 
Identified Community Benefits: Inspiring learners, transforming
learners, strengthening partnerships 
Estimated Cost: £300 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 
Recommendation: £300 (start-up costs) 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 
(h) Applicant: Allers Allotments Association, East
Kilbride (EK/26/26) 
Purpose of Grant: Materials 
Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable
communities 
Estimated Cost: £400 
Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £400 
Recommendation: £400 (materials) 
Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee
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3. Background
3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted
community groups and voluntary organisations.  All applications require to be
supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure
accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere
to the conditions of the grant award.  Applications are invited continually throughout
the year. 
3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- 
 fund activities and projects which bring community benefit
 involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational,
recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local
environment 
3.3. Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and
publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance
fees, start-up costs and special events. 
4. Employee Implications
4.1. None. 
5. Financial Implications
5.1. The current position of the community grants for the East Kilbride Area Committee
area in 2026/2027 is as follows:- 
Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750
Grants previously allocated £9,286
Community grants allocated in this report £2,680.92
Remaining balance £13,783.08 
6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications
6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in
terms of the information contained in this report. 
7. Risk and Other Implications
7.1. The risk to the Council is that grant funding is not utilised for the purpose for which it
was intended.  This risk is mitigated by internal controls including audit procedures
and conditions of grant agreement. 
8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements
8.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a
change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact
assessment is required. 
8.2. All the necessary consultation with the community groups has taken place. 
Jackie Taylor
Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 
31 August 2026
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Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes
 Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent
 We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places
 Caring, connected, sustainable communities 
Previous References
 East Kilbride Area Committee – 16 June 2026 
List of Background Papers
 Individual application forms 
Contact for Further Information
If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please
contact:- 
Jennifer Hilston, Clerical Assistant
Ext:  4822  (Tel:  01698 454822)
E-mail:  jennifer.hilston@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
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