Agenda Document Pack - East Kilbride Area Committee - 26/08/2025
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 18 August 2025 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, 26 August 2025 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, Margaret Cooper, 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 1
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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 27 May 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 8 Item(s) for Noting 3 Local Policing Annual Update Presentation by Chief Inspector Paul Doyle and Inspector Karen McColl 4 Unpaid Work Presentation Presentation by Gillian Booth, Justice Service Manager (Children and Justice Services), Social Work Resources 5 Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2024/2025 Report dated 28 July 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). (Copy attached) 9 - 14 6 Partcipatory Budgeting - Micro Grants Update Report dated 5 August 2025 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 15 - 16 7 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 8 August 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 20 Item(s) for Decision 8 Community Grant Applications Report dated 8 August 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 21 - 24 Urgent Business 9 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Stuart McLeod Clerk Telephone: 07385 370117 Clerk Email: stuart.mcleod@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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EAST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 27 May 2025 Chair: Councillor Archie Buchanan Councillors Present: Councillor John Anderson, Councillor Monique Equi, Councillor Joe Fagan, Councillor Grant Ferguson, Councillor Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Councillor Elaine McDougall, Councillor Kirsten Robb, Councillor Graham Scott, Councillor David Watson, Councillor Kirsty Williams Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Mathew Buchanan, Councillor Gerry Convery, Councillor Margaret Cooper, Councillor Elise Frame, Councillor Geri Gray (Depute), Councillor Susan Kerr, Councillor Hugh Macdonald Attending: Education Resources N Currie, Headteacher, Blacklaw Primary School; M Farr, Quality Lead Officer Supporting Families; M Hendry, Quality Link Officer; K McNeil, Headteacher, South Park Primary School; B Quinn, Headteacher, St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School Finance and Corporate Resources S McLeod, Administration Officer; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant Also Attending: Care and Repair Lanarkshire J Burgess, Chief Executive Scottish Fire and Rescue Service A Crawford, Station Commander; T Keay, Group Commander 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. Councillor Equi joined the meeting during this item of business 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the East Kilbride Area Committee held on 11 March 2025 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 - 2024/2025 Annual Performance and Activity Report T Keay, Group Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) gave a presentation on the 2024/2025 Annual Performance and Activity Report for the Clydesdale area. The presentation provided performance information covering the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, with a comparison against the same period from the previous year. Information was provided on:- 2 3
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♦ accidental dwelling fires (ADFs) ♦ accidental dwelling fire casualties ♦ non-fire casualties ♦ deliberate fires ♦ non-domestic fires ♦ unwanted fire alarm signals (UFAS) ♦ road traffic collisions (RTCs) ♦ home fire safety visits (HFSVs) ♦ fire safety enforcement ♦ community safety and engagement T Keay, having responded to a member’s question, was thanked for his informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 7 May 2024 (Paragraph 3)] Councillor Anderson joined the meeting during this item of business 4 Education Scotland – St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School, East Kilbride A report dated 7 April 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School made by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in January 2025 as part of a national sample of secondary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 1 April 2025. A number of particular strengths of the school had been highlighted in the inspection letter. The areas for improvement, agreed with the school and education authority, had been incorporated into the school’s improvement plan and parents would be informed of progress. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. M Hendry, Quality Link Officer and B Quinn, Headteacher, St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School, having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. Councillor Williams joined the meeting during this item of business 5 Education Scotland – Blacklaw Primary School, East Kilbride A report dated 9 May 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of Blacklaw Primary School made by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in February 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education and the inspection letter reporting on the findings had been published on 29 April 2025. 4
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A number of particular strengths of the school had been highlighted in the inspection letter. The areas for improvement, agreed with the school and education authority, had been incorporated into the school’s improvement plan and parents would be informed of progress. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. It was noted that there was an error in the report and that the evaluations awarded for the following quality indicators were:- Learning, teaching and assessment - Good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion - Very Good M Hendry, Quality Link Officer and N Currie, Headteacher, Blacklaw Primary School, having spoken on key aspects 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 at 2.55pm and reconvened at 3.00pm 6 Participatory Budgeting - Education Resources A report dated 15 May 2025 by the Interim Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on Participatory Budgeting (PB) in relation to Pupil Equity Funding (PEF). The process of PB in South Lanarkshire schools continued as core business following the same system and processes as in previous years. Schools within the East Kilbride Area Committee area had collectively allocated £114,850 (approximately 6%) 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 South Park Primary School was attached as Appendix 2 to the report. The case study illustrated the school’s PB journey for 2024/2025 and the impact the project had on the life of the school. 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. K McNeil, Headteacher, South Park Primary School responded to members’ questions on aspects of the report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 7 May 2024 (Paragraph 5)] 7 Care and Repair Lanarkshire Presentation J Burgess, Chief Executive, Care and Repair Lanarkshire gave a presentation on:- ♦ the background of Care and Repair in Lanarkshire, including the team, clients and aims of the service ♦ the number of home visits completed since 2018 5
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♦ funding ♦ current and other projects ♦ projects commenced in 2025 J Burgess, having responded to members’ questions, was thanked for his informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. Councillor Williams left the meeting during this item of business 8 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 12 May 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted:- ♦ advising members of the forward programme for the meetings of the East Kilbride Area Committee to 31 March 2026 ♦ inviting members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it had been agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings would be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform the agendas of future meetings. The outline forward programme for the East Kilbride Area Committee to 31 March 2026 was attached as an appendix to the report. There followed a discussion during which a member suggested the following future agenda items:- ♦ update on the Playpark Improvement Programme ♦ update on the usage of cycle lanes The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 9 Playscheme Grant Applications 2025/2026 A report dated 22 April 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on playscheme grant funding for 2025/2026. 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/1/25) Amount Awarded: £550 (b) Applicant: Special Needs Adventure Playground (SNAP) Playscheme, East Kilbride (PS/EK/2/25) Amount Awarded: £440 (c) Applicant: Mossneuk Out of School Service, East Kilbride (PS/EK/3/25) Amount Awarded: £440 6
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(d) Applicant: Playcare Out of School Care, East Kilbride (PS/EK/4/25) Amount Awarded: £660 (e) Applicant: East Kilbride Universal Connections (PS/EK/5/25) Amount Awarded: £550 [Reference: Minutes of 7 May 2024 (Paragraph 7)] 10 Community Grant Applications A report dated 12 May 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on:- ♦ 14 applications for community grant to be met from the 2025/2026 budget ♦ 1 community grant application which had been dealt with by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, during the period 12 March 2025 to 31 March 2025 to ensure that the 2024/2025 budget was utilised as fully as possible The Committee decided: (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Murray Bowling Club, East Kilbride (EK/1/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (b) Applicant: Stonehouse Old Folks’ Welfare Committee (EK/2/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (c) Applicant: 17th East Kilbride Guides (EK/3/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £280 (d) Applicant: XXR Mountaineering Club, East Kilbride (EK/4/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (e) Applicant: Strathaven Agricultural Exposition (EK/5/25) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £420 (f) Applicant: St Ninian’s Parish Church Guild, Stonehouse (EK/6/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (g) Applicant: Claremont Church – Good Companions Club, East Kilbride (EK/7/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (h) Applicant: University of the Third Age (U3A) in East Kilbride (EK/8/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 7
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(i) Applicant: Strathaven Badminton Club (EK/9/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £280 (j) Applicant: East Kilbride Men’s Shed (EK/10/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (k) Applicant: Chapelton Silver Circle, Strathaven (EK/11/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (l) Applicant: Midweek Walking Group, East Kilbride (EK/12/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £330 (m) Applicant: Society of St Vincent De Paul – East Kilbride (EK/13/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (n) Applicant: Achieve More Scotland, East Kilbride (EK/14/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £180 (2) that the action taken during the period 12 to 31 March 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve the award of the following community grant from the 2024/2025 budget be noted:- (a) Applicant: East Kilbride Twinning Association (EK/31/24) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £300 [Reference: Minutes of 11 March 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 11 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 8
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 26 August 2025 Report by: Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) Subject: Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2024/2025 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide an annual housing and homelessness update for 2024/2025 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that the overview of key housing and homelessness service activity across the East Kilbride Area Committee area in 2024/2025, be noted. [1purpose] 3. Background 3.1. South Lanarkshire Council declared a Housing Emergency on 12 June 2024 in response to a significant and sustained increase in demand for homelessness services. Between 2020/2021 and 2022/2023 the Council has experienced a:- 28% increase in the number of people applying to the Council for assistance due to homelessness 38% increase in the number of people recorded by the Council as homeless 101% increase in the backlog of urgent need homeless households awaiting housing 3.2. This report sets out key information on housing and homelessness in the East Kilbride division, including:- current stock profile and increasing supply allocations and lets rent management homelessness 4. Stock Profile 4.1. As of 31 March 2025, South Lanarkshire Council owns 5,786 residential properties in East Kilbride. This represents 22% of the council’s total housing stock. 5 9
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4.2. The table below shows the breakdown of properties across the ‘Mainstream’, ‘Amenity’, and ‘Sheltered’ categories. Mainstream Amenity Sheltered Total East Kilbride 4,952 (85%) 437 (8%) 397 (7%) 5,786 (100%) 4.3. In relation to the size of homes the council provides across East Kilbride, the table below illustrates the proportion by number of bedrooms. Number of bedrooms Number of properties % of stock 0 44 <1%% 1 1,902 33% 2 2,258 39% 3 1,271 21% 4 294 5% 5 14 <1% 6 2 <1% 7 1 <1% Total 5,786 100% 4.4. As of March 2025, 80 properties in East Kilbride were void, representing 1% of the total housing stock in the division, and 21% of all voids across South Lanarkshire. Work continues to ensure that voids are returned and ready to let as soon as possible. 4.5. Through the Council’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme, work is underway to increase the number of council homes available across East Kilbride. During 2024/2025, 82 existing homes were purchased through the Market Purchase Scheme, helping to meet identified need in priority areas. These acquisitions added eleven 1-bedroom properties, twenty-eight 2-bedroom properties, thirty-eight 3- bedroom properties, and five 4-bedroom to the stock in the division. 4.6. Any new build sites for development in the area will be included in the annual update of the Strategic Housing Investment Plan, with the next update scheduled for Housing and Technical Resources Committee in December 2025. 5. Allocations and Lets 5.1. During 2024/2025 there were 499 council housing lets in East Kilbride, accounting for 25% of all lets in South Lanarkshire. 5.2. The table below sets out the breakdown of lets across the division by the size of the property: Number of Bedrooms Number of Lets % of Lets 0 13 3% 1 197 40% 2 194 40% 3 69 13% 4 24 4% 5 2 <1% Total 499 100% 10
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5.3. The average number of days to let properties in East Kilbride was 18.15 days, which is slightly lower than the South Lanarkshire average of 18.87 days. 5.4. Performance in relation to allocations and lets, alongside stock provision and letting targets is reported to Housing and Technical Resources Committee as part of the annual updates to the Local Letting Plans. 6. Rent Management 6.1. Through its rent management approach, Housing Services aims to maximise rent collection performance. 100.15% of rent due in East Kilbride was collected during 2024/2025, which is slightly lower than the South Lanarkshire total of 100.21%. 6.2. Gross rent arrears, including current and former tenants in East Kilbride, was 6.83%, lower than the South Lanarkshire total of 7.10%. 6.3. During 2024/2025, there were six instances of eviction for rent arrears, managed through the Local Housing Office. 6.4. Performance in relation to rent management is reported twice per year to Housing and Technical Resources Committee through the Resource Plan, and annually to the Scottish Housing Regulator through the Scottish Social Housing Charter. 7. Homelessness 7.1. During 2024/2025 there were 573 homelessness presentations in East Kilbride, accounting for 23% of the South Lanarkshire total of 2,467. 7.2. As of 31 March 2025, the number of households awaiting their offer of housing in East Kilbride was 437, accounting for 28% of the South Lanarkshire total of 1,543. This is a 3.5% reduction in the number of homeless households awaiting their offer of housing as of 31 March 2025. 7.3. As of the same period, there were 221 households in temporary accommodation in East Kilbride, accounting for 28% of the South Lanarkshire total of 798 households. Of the 221 households, 93 contain a total of 160 dependent children. This represents 36% of the 441 children in temporary accommodation across South Lanarkshire at year end. 7.4. During 2024/2025, the average time to close a homelessness case in East Kilbride was 323 days. This is 13% higher than the South Lanarkshire average of 285 days. 7.5. During 2024/2025, the repeat homelessness rate in East Kilbride (measured as a homelessness application being made within one year of the previous one closing) was 4.4%. This is slightly lower than the repeat homelessness rate for the whole of South Lanarkshire of 4.6%. 7.6. During 2024/2025, 93.8% of households sustained their tenancy for more than 12 months following a period of homelessness, which is higher than the South Lanarkshire tenancy sustainment rate for homeless households of 91.3%. Support to assist tenants in sustaining their tenancy is provided by the Local Housing Office, including through the use of the dedicated Tenancy Sustainment Fund. 11
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8. Next Steps 8.1. Housing Services will continue to manage their housing stock and support tenants to sustain their tenancies across East Kilbride. Updates on performance across the service will be reported to Housing and Technical Resources Committee. 8.2. The next annual housing and homelessness update will be provided to the East Kilbride Area Committee in September 2026. 9. Employee Implications 9.1. There are no implications for employees arising from the information presented in this report. 10. Financial Implications 10.1. There are no financial implications arising from the information presented in this report. 11. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 11.1. There are no climate change or environmental implications as a result of this report. 12. Other Implications 12.1. There are no other implications as a result of this report. 13. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 13.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and therefore no impact assessment is required. 13.2. There was no requirement for consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Sharon Egan Interim Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) 28 July 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Values Focused on people and their needs Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Ambitious, self-aware and improving Fair, open and sustainable Priorities We will work to put people first and reduce inequality We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places We will work to recover, progress and improve Outcomes Good quality, suitable and sustainable places to live Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres Caring, connected, sustainable communities 12
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Previous References None List of Background Papers East Kilbride Local Letting Plan 2024/25 South Lanarkshire Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2025 to 2030 South Lanarkshire Homelessness Strategic Plan Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Carol Graham, Area Housing Manager E-mail: Carol.Graham@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 13
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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 Committee of 16 February 2021 it was agreed to continue the micro grants after 2020/2021. In 2024/2025 the following awards were made to Community Councils in the East Kilbride Area Committee area and reported to the Community and Enterprise Committee in May 2025 as part of the annual Renewable Energy Fund report In the year 2024/2025 a total of 6 Community Councils were awarded grants to administer at a total value of £20,250 they are listed below:- Auldhouse and Chapelton Community Council £3,500 East Mains Community Council £1,000 Jackton and Thorntonhall Community Council £750 Sandford and Upper Avondale Community Council £5,000 Strathaven and Glassford Community Council £5,000 Stonehouse Community Council £5,000 Total £20,250 6 15
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The 2025/2026 awards to Community Councils are currently being processed and paid to each individual Community Council to administer as they submit the required evidence which includes a list of grants made in 2024/2025, evidence through the bank account for spend in 2024/2025 and declaration of any conflicts of interests. At the start of July, 1 Community Council had been awarded a grant to administer totalling £5,000 they are listed below. Strathaven and Glassford Community Council £5,000 Total £5,000 Reminders are being sent to all Community Councils who have not returned all the paperwork for 2025/2026. 16
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 26 August 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Forward Programme for Future Meetings 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise members of the forward programme for the meetings of the East Kilbride Area Committee to 16 June 2026 invite members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the report and the outline forward programme for the meetings of the East Kilbride Area Committee to 16 June 2026, attached as an appendix to the report, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it was agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform future agendas. The outline forward programme for East Kilbride Area Committee to 16 June 2026 is attached, for members’ information, as an appendix to the report. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. There are no financial implications. 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no Climate Change, Sustainability or Environmental implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7 17
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8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. The report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 8 August 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent 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:- Stuart McLeod, Administration Officer Tel: 07385 370 117 E-mail: stuart.mcleod@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 18
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APPENDIX EAST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 4 November 2025 Community Engagement Update Chief Executive’s Service Community Asset Transfer Update Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 3 February 2026 Routes to Work South (RTWS) Presentation Community and Enterprise Resources and RTWS Common Good Update Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 31 March 2026 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) Update SLLC Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 16 June 2026 Playscheme Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 19
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 26 August 2025 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of 7 community grants from the East Kilbride Area Committee 2025/2026 community grant budget [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: East Mains Baptist Church SCIO, East Kilbride (EK/15/25) Purpose of Grant: Environmental project Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £946 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £946 Recommendation: £570 (60% of 946) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Willow Club, East Kilbride (EK/16/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £300 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 (full amount for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Black Women in Action (BWIA), East Kilbride (EK/19/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £700 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £700 Recommendation: £420 (60% of £700) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 8 21
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(d) Applicant: Stonehouse Senior Citizens’ Pavilion (EK/20/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £650 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 (full amount for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: East Kilbride Seniors’ Forum (EK/21/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £550 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £350 (full amount for outing and entrance fees) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (f) Applicant: Strathaven Balloon Festival (EK/23/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials, equipment and temporary public entertainment licence Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £600 (60% of £1,000) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (g) Applicant: 17th East Kilbride Brownie Pack (EK/24/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £500 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £180 (60% of £300) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere to the conditions of the grant award. Applications are invited continually throughout the year. 3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- fund activities and projects which bring community benefit involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment 22
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3.3. Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community grants for the East Kilbride Area Committee area in 2025/2026 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Community grants previously allocated £6,880 Community grants allocated in this report £2,720 Remaining balance £16,150 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. The risk to the Council is that grant funding is not utilised for the purpose for which it was intended. This risk is mitigated by internal controls including audit procedures and conditions of grant agreement. 8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation 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) 8 August 2025 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References East Kilbride Area Committee – 27 May 2025 List of Background Papers Individual application forms 23
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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 24