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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 26 January 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, 03 February 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, 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 4 November 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 5 - 8 Item(s) for Noting 3 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - South Park Primary School and HMIE and Care Inspectorate (CI) Report – South Park Nursery Class, East Kilbride Report dated 20 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 9 - 22 4 His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - Hunter Primary School Report dated 14 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 23 - 28 5 Delivering a Lasting Impact - Routes to Work South Presentation Presentation by N McNaughton, Deputy Chief Executive and J Davidson, Operations Manager, Routes to Work South 6 Calderglen Country Park Masterplan Report dated 21 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 29 - 32 7 Housing and Technical Resources - Participatory Budgeting Update - 2025/2026 Report dated 21 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) (Copy attached) 33 - 34 8 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 15 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 35 - 38 Item(s) for Decision 9 Community Grant Applications Report dated 19 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 39 - 42 Urgent Business 10 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. 2
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For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Stuart McLeod Clerk Telephone: 07385 370117 Clerk Email: stuart.mcleod@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 3
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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 4 November 2025 Chair: Councillor Archie Buchanan Councillors Present: Councillor John Anderson, Councillor Mathew Buchanan, Councillor Gerry Convery, Councillor Monique Equi, Councillor Joe Fagan, Councillor Grant Ferguson, Councillor Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Councillor Kirsten Robb, Councillor Graham Scott, Councillor David Watson, Councillor Kirsty Williams Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Margaret Cooper, Councillor Elise Frame, Councillor Geri Gray (Depute), Councillor Susan Kerr, Councillor Hugh Macdonald, Councillor Elaine McDougall Attending: Education Resources L Kelly, Lead Officer (Health and Wellbeing); A MacLeod, Quality Improvement Officer (Inclusion); I Murray, Headteacher, Crosshouse Primary School and Nursery Class; K Robinson, Headteacher, Sanderson High School Finance and Corporate Resources S McLeod, Administration Officer; A Murray, Community Planning Adviser; L Williamson, Community Development Officer; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant 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 26 August 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Education Scotland Report - Crosshouse Primary School and Nursery Class A report dated 15 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of Crosshouse Primary School and Nursery Class made by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in April 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education and the report by Education Scotland had been published on 9 September 2025. 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. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. I Murray, Headteacher and L Kelly, Lead Officer (Health and Wellbeing), having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive inspection report. 2 5
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The Committee decided: that the report be noted. Councillors Equi and Scott joined the meeting during this item of business 4 Education Scotland Report – Sanderson High School A report dated 21 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of Sanderson High School made by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in April 2025 as part of a national sample of additional support needs education and the report by Education Scotland had been published on 7 October 2025. 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. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. K Robinson, Headteacher and A MacLeod, Quality Improvement Officer (Inclusion), having spoken on key aspects of the report and responded to 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 Community Engagement Team Update 2024/2025 A report dated 22 October 2025 by the Chief Executive was submitted providing an update on the work of the Community Engagement Team in the East Kilbride Area Committee area between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. Neighbourhood planning activity was first initiated in South Lanarkshire in 2017 and aimed to tackle inequalities and improve outcomes for local people living in some of South Lanarkshire’s most deprived areas. The Community Engagement Team was established in 2019 to develop community empowerment and participation on behalf of the Council and deliver its duties within the Community Planning Partnership (CPP). The team had co-produced 9 neighbourhood plans in South Lanarkshire’s areas that experienced inequalities. In addition, an East Kilbride South Neighbourhood Plan was currently in progress. Information was provided on the work the team undertook in relation to neighbourhood planning activity, tackling poverty and inequality and community capacity building, including:- placed based Participatory Budgeting the ‘Can Do Community Grant Fund’ community asset transfers community wish list period positive in community venues support to community partnerships The Neighbourhood Planning Annual Progress Report 2024/2025, attached as Appendix 1 to the report, covered the current 9 Neighbourhood Plans. The East Kilbride South Neighbourhood Plan would be included in the 2025/2026 report, along with information on the Participatory Budgeting exercise. 6
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The Community Development Officer responded to a member’s question on an aspect of the report. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 7 May 2024 (Paragraph 5)] 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 21 October 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 15 September 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 15 September 2026 was attached as an appendix to the report. The Committee decided: that the outline forward programme for the meetings of the East Kilbride Area Committee to 15 September 2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 26 August 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 7 Community Grant Applications A report dated 21 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on applications for community grant. The Committee decided: that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: Drum EK (EK/25/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £540 (b) Applicant: EKRR Youth 2013 (EK/27/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (c) Applicant: EKBC Community CIC (EK/28/25) Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs - equipment, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £300 (d) Applicant: Duncanrig Rambling Club, East Kilbride (EK/29/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £320 [Reference: Minutes of 26 August 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 7
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8 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: 3 February 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - South Park Primary School and HMIE and Care Inspectorate (CI) Report – South Park Nursery Class, East Kilbride 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- advise of the outcome of the inspections of South Park Primary School and Nursery Class, East Kilbride 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendations:- (1) that the HMIE report on South Park Primary School and the HMIE and CI report on South Park Nursery Class be noted. 3. Background 3.1. South Park Primary School and Nursery Class were inspected during the week beginning 24 November 2025 as part of a national sample of primary and early years’ education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach (2016) to inspection, HM Inspectors evaluated learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment and achievement in the school using the national quality improvement framework for schools, How good is our school? (fourth edition). 3.3. As part of a revised approach to inspection in the early learning and childcare sectors (2025), HM Inspectors and the Care Inspectorate (CI) jointly evaluated staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment, learning, teaching and assessment, nurturing care and support and children’s progress in the nursery using the sector- specific, Early learning and childcare quality improvement framework. 3.4. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed learning and interviewed groups of learners, including the Pupil Council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. 3.5. The school report by HMIE and the nursery report by HMIE and CI were published on 20 January 2026. 3 9
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4. Findings of HMIE Inspectors for the School 4.1. HMIE made comment under the following headings:- Learning, teaching, and assessment Raising attainment and achievement 4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- ♦ The positive, caring, nurturing relationships between children and staff across the school. Children learn in a welcoming and inclusive learning community. ♦ All teachers are committed to making improvements to their practice through high-quality and ongoing professional development. This is demonstrated through the highly effective approaches to learning and teaching across the school. ♦ Teachers who have strengthened their approaches to evaluating the quality of children’s learning. Teachers collaborate successfully to ensure consistent and accurate assessments of children’s learning against national standards. ♦ The positive activities children engage in to achieve success and contribute effectively to the school and local community. This is developing children’s confidence and skills for learning, life and work. 4.3. HMIE identified the following areas for continued improvement:- ♦ Senior leaders and teachers should continue to focus on raising attainment in literacy and numeracy, ensuring that every child makes the best possible progress in their learning. 4.4. The evaluations for the school were awarded as follows:- As well as welcoming the strengths of the school, it should be noted that the areas for continued improvement are already being incorporated into the establishment’s improvement planning. 5. Findings of HMIE and Care Inspectorate for the Nursery 5.1. HMIE and CI made comment under the following headings:- ♦ Staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment ♦ Learning, teaching, and assessment ♦ Nurturing care and support ♦ Children’s progress 5.2. Key inspection findings for the nursery were as follows:- ♦ Staff in the nursery know children and families very well. There are very positive, caring, nurturing relationships between staff and children. This results in children who are happy, confident, enthusiastic and enables them to thrive. ♦ Staff provide a wide range of high-quality, exciting learning opportunities that support children to make very good progress. ♦ Personal plans were child-centred and developed in partnership with families and other professionals, supporting children to reach their full potential. Quality indicators for the primary school Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment very good Raising attainment and achievement good 10
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♦ Staff skills, knowledge, and values created a strong team culture where everyone worked collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes for children and families. ♦ Very good staff deployment ensured positive outcomes for children and families. ♦ To promote children’s health and wellbeing, processes for medication administration and auditing should be strengthened. 5.3. The evaluations for the nursery were awarded as follows:- As well as welcoming the strengths of the nursery, it should be noted that the areas for continued improvement are already being incorporated into the establishment’s improvement planning. 6. HMIE and Care Inspectorate - Next Steps 6.1. HMIE and the Care Inspectorate have intimated that they are confident that the school and nursery will continue to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. The establishment is in a strong position to be able to raise levels of attainment with a particular focus on closing the poverty related attainment gap. 7. Additional Inspection Evidence 7.1. Additional inspection evidence for the establishment can be accessed by clicking the following web link:- South Park Primary School and Nursery Inspection Reports 8. Employee Implications 8.1. None 9. Financial Implications 9.1. None 10. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 10.1. None 11. Other Implications 11.1. There are no direct risks associated with this report which is provided for information only. 12. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 12.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 12.2. The content of inspection reports is shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Quality indicators for the nursery Evaluation Staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment very good Learning, teaching and assessment very good Nurturing care and support good Children’s progress very good 11
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Lyndsay McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 20 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers HMIE Report of South Park Primary School and HMI/Care Inspectorate Report of South Park Nursery - 20 January 2026 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Stewart Nicolson, Head of Education (East Kilbride/Strathaven) Tel: 01698 454475 E-mail: Stewart.Nicolson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 12
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1 | South Park Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621 © Crown Copyright 20 January 2026 Dear Parent/Carer In November 2025, a team of HM Inspectors of Education visited South Park Primary School. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • The positive, caring, nurturing relationships between children and staff across the school. Children learn in a welcoming and inclusive learning community. • All teachers are committed to making improvements to their practice through high-quality and ongoing professional development. This is demonstrated through the highly effective approaches to learning and teaching across the school. • Teachers who have strengthened their approaches to evaluating the quality of children’s learning. Teachers collaborate successfully to ensure consistent and accurate assessments of children’s learning against national standards. • The positive activities children engage in to achieve success and contribute effectively to the school and local community. This is developing children’s confidence and skills for learning, life and work. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Senior leaders and teachers should continue to focus on raising attainment in literacy and numeracy, ensuring that every child makes the best possible progress in their learning. 3 13
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2 | South Park Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using two quality indicators from How good is our school (4th edition). Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are HMIE’s evaluations for South Park Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Learning, teaching and assessment very good Raising attainment and achievement good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school (4th edition) Appendix 3: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the HMIE website at: South Park Primary School | Inspection Report | His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Fraser Gillan HM Inspector On behalf of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland 14
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South Park Primary School and Nursery Class, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621, CS2003015332 © Crown Copyright Early learning and childcare (ELC) setting shared inspection report South Park Nursery South Lanarkshire Council 20 January 2026 In November 2025, a team of inspectors from HM inspectors of Education and the Care Inspectorate visited South Park Nursery. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. Key inspection findings • Staff in the nursery know children and families very well. There are very positive, caring, nurturing relationships between staff and children. This results in children who are happy, confident, enthusiastic and enables them to thrive. • Staff provide a wide range of high-quality, exciting learning opportunities that support children to make very good progress. • Personal plans were child-centred and developed in partnership with families and other professionals, supporting children to reach their full potential. • Staff skills, knowledge, and values created a strong team culture where everyone worked collaboratively to deliver positive outcomes for children and families. • Very good staff deployment ensured positive outcomes for children and families. • To promote children’s health and wellbeing, processes for medication administration and auditing should be strengthened. 3 15
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South Park Nursery, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621, CS2003015332 © Crown Copyright HM Inspectors and the Care Inspectorate gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the setting’s work using four quality indicators from the Quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors. Quality Indicator Evaluation Staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment very good Learning, teaching and assessment very good Nurturing, care and support good Children’s progress very good Summary of inspection findings Key contextual Information South Park Nursery is situated within South Park Primary School in the area of Murray, East Kilbride. There are two playrooms, one with access to the outdoor area. There are additional spaces used for sleep and lunch. Children access 1140 hours of early learning childcare (ELC) between 8.50 am and 2.50 pm five days a week during term time. The setting is registered for a maximum of 44 children aged two to those not yet attending primary school at any one time. Parents have the option to pay for places for two-year-olds. There are currently 34 children on the roll. The acting headteacher has overall responsibility for the nursery and is the named manager. The nursery team leader has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the setting. The wider team includes eight early years practitioners and one early year’s support worker. Leadership: Staff skills, knowledge, values and deployment We found major strengths in this aspect of the setting’s work and identified very few areas for improvement, therefore we evaluated this quality indicator as very good. Children benefited from a long-standing staff team with a wide range of skills and experience. They were highly skilled in child development and used trauma-informed 16
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South Park Nursery, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621, CS2003015332 © Crown Copyright and nurturing approaches. This had a positive impact on children’s experiences. Staff were sensitive to children’s needs and interacted with care and compassion, which helped children to thrive. Staff had access to a wide range of opportunities to support their professional learning and development. They completed evidence-based training, including Froebel practices, trauma awareness, and nurture approaches. Management valued staff development and spent dedicated time with them through regular meetings such as professional reviews and wellbeing sessions. These meetings helped staff plan their development in line with their needs and the nursery improvement plan. They were strength-focused and placed a strong emphasis on wellbeing. This meant staff felt valued and supported to work towards shared goals, delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families. Staff and management were reflective about their practice. They had regular opportunities to meet as a team and reflect using best practice guidance. This happened informally at the end of each day and during planned meetings. Staff told us they valued the protected time and support from management, which positively influenced practice. They used Care Inspectorate guidance such as ‘Me, My Family and My ELC Setting’ and ‘SIMOA’ (safe, inspect, monitor, observe, act) to support their reflections. As a result, children experienced nurturing, safe care and support in a setting that valued children’s rights, parental contributions and positive relationships. Leaders recognised the importance of deploying staff appropriately to meet children’s needs. This was particularly evident at busy key times such as arrival and mealtimes. Families and staff gave positive feedback about welcome time. One family member said, ‘I feel so welcome; it’s great as it’s nice and relaxed.’ A staff member shared, ‘we have really good connections with families and parents, we feel very connected.’ Well planned staff deployment meant children and families received the support they needed, positive relationships were built and maintained, and continuity of care was provided throughout the session. Communication among staff was strong. A team leader supported and led the team effectively, working collaboratively and respectfully. They engaged well with the inspection and worked alongside staff, carrying out tasks that ensured the service was well led. The team communicated clearly and adapted flexibly to meet children’s needs. For example, as children moved around the setting or required individualised support, staff shared information promptly. This teamwork enabled everyone to work together to provide safe, supportive care, play, and learning experiences for children. 17
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South Park Nursery, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621, CS2003015332 © Crown Copyright Children play and learn: Learning, teaching and assessment Staff have strong relationships and secure attachments with all children. All staff provide a calm, happy, and purposeful learning environment. As a result, children feel valued, safe, and secure. This strong sense of belonging enables children to engage confidently in play, both independently and alongside their peers. Highly skilled and caring staff provide sensitive individualised support and ensure that all children experience success in their learning. Older children actively support younger children to learn. They encourage and help each other in a fun and caring manner. Staff provide a wide range of challenging resources that promote creativity and curiosity. Almost all children are highly motivated and excited as they explore experiences relating to their interests for example, experimenting with animals frozen in ice. As a result, almost all children remain focused on their learning for extended periods of time. Staff demonstrate a strong understanding of early learning pedagogy and child development. They give all children time and space to develop their skills and respond sensitively to their individual needs and interests. For example, staff are highly effective as they support children to use clay. They provide a wide range of tools and demonstrate skills for children to create their models at their own pace. Children’s learning is enriched through real-life experiences in the local community, such as visits to the local park. Staff have plans in place to reintroduce visits to the forest area. All staff interact with children in a respectful and responsive manner. They reinforce the language of children’s rights in daily practice through conversations. Younger children benefit from experiences tailored to their age and stage of development. Staff use high-quality questioning, commentary, and modelling to extend learning and actively encourage independence. Children’s unique skills are valued and built upon. They are empowered to talk about their learning. Digital technology is used effectively for example, through interactive boards to explore early number concepts. Staff should now provide a wider range of digital experiences to further enhance children’s learning. Staff are highly skilled as they observe children and gather detailed evidence of children’s significant learning to make accurate judgements of their progress. This reliable evidence builds a holistic picture of the child and is recorded on an online platform. Children’s progress is captured within a learning journal. Staff should continue to involve children in planning their learning and what they would like to learn next. This should enhance children’s motivation and engagement in their learning further. Staff meet regularly to plan for children’s learning. Planning is both responsive, intentional and of a high quality. Staff plan very effectively to help children learn 18
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South Park Nursery, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621, CS2003015332 © Crown Copyright about their rights and develop a range of skills aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes and national practice guidance. Staff successfully capture and value the child’s voice throughout planning. Staff involve families very well in learning through regular ‘stay and play’ sessions. This helps families understand better the skills and knowledge children develop through learning experiences. Staff should provide further opportunities for families to be involved in their child’s learning and plan next steps together. Senior leaders provide highly effective support to staff as they monitor and track children’s progress in literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing. The recently introduced digital tracking system helps staff to demonstrate children’s progress over time clearly and identify children who require additional support. Staff should embed this approach to ensure consistency and continue to improve outcomes for all children. Children are supported to achieve: Nurturing care and support We evaluated this quality indicator as good, where there were important strengths within the setting’s work and some aspects which could benefit from improvement. Children received warm, caring, and nurturing support from staff, who understood each child’s individual needs. Staff provided respectful care during routines such as dressing and personal care. They asked children if they needed help and promoted independence through praise and encouragement. This approach helped children feel valued and supported their rights and wellbeing. All children had a personal plan based on wellbeing indicators: safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible, and included. Plans were created with parents and reviewed regularly. They recorded preferences, routines, likes, and dislikes, and identified areas of support with strategies to help children reach their potential. Staff worked with families, schools, and professionals to agree timely interventions. We suggested that staff record dates of children’s achievements and changing needs into personal plans. This would help staff track children’s progress and plan any next steps needed. Overall, plans contained key information to help staff respond quickly and compassionately to changes in a child’s life. Mealtimes were relaxed and nurturing. Staff and children sat together, creating a homely atmosphere. Children helped prepare snacks and set tables with flowers and real crockery, supporting independence and responsibility. Staff supervised and supported children as needed, while encouraging conversation. Children served their own food and drinks, building confidence and social skills. Staff were aware of allergies and preferences. We concluded mealtimes promoted independence and positive relationships. 19
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South Park Nursery, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621, CS2003015332 © Crown Copyright We identified issues with medication storage and record-keeping, including missing signatures, dates, and instructions. One child’s emergency medication was unavailable, creating potential risk. When we shared this with the management team they responded promptly, and by the final day of inspection, all emergency medication was in place and records were updated. Some medication records were also scheduled to be reviewed with families. We were satisfied that this was a positive step in ensuring positive outcomes for children. We recommended ongoing management audits and monitoring to ensure consistent practice to support children’s health and wellbeing (see area for Improvement 1). Staff had built strong, trusting relationships with families, creating an inclusive and welcoming ethos. Parents were invited into the nursery at the start and end of sessions, allowing informal conversations about children’s experiences and needs. Engagement was strengthened through play and stay sessions, home links, and transition programmes. This supported children’s wellbeing, promoted positive attachments, and fostered a sense of community between home, nursery, and school. Areas for improvement 1. To support children’s health and wellbeing, the provider should ensure medication is stored and administered safely. This should include but not be limited to regular management monitoring of medication storage and administration. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'My care and support meets my needs and is right for me' (HSCS 1.19) and 'Any treatment or intervention that I experience is safe and effective' (HSCS 1.24). Children are supported to achieve: Children’s progress Almost all children make very good progress across almost all aspects of their learning and development. They benefit from the well-planned, high-quality, motivating learning experiences on offer. Staff sensitively support younger children, including those new to the setting, to progress in their own individual way. As a result, almost all children are highly independent, enthusiastic and confident learners. Almost all children are making very good progress in health and wellbeing. Staff regularly promote the importance of health and wellbeing through interactions and carefully considered learning experiences. Staff support children to make healthy food choices as children plan and prepare snack. Their voice and drawings are recorded daily in a floor book. As a result, all children are able to articulate to staff what healthy food they would like for snack. Almost all children are able to confidently share their emotions. Children have access to a well-equipped outdoor space. They run, climb and jump very well as they develop their gross motor skills. Almost all children develop their early language and literacy and numerical skills very well across a range of imaginary and real-life experiences. Almost all children 20
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South Park Nursery, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621, CS2003015332 © Crown Copyright regularly use the home corner to develop their language and communication skills. During play a few children could write their name and are attempting to write other words. Almost all children’s drawings show increasing detail as they mark make using a wide range of resources. Almost all children can identify numbers up to 10, with a few recognising and using numbers beyond 10, as they explore number lines and games. Almost all children are confident using mathematical language as they problem solve, build structures and experiment in the creative area. Staff track children’s learning in literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing. Staff use this tracking information very effectively to identify individual learning targets for each child. Staff use the data to provide experiences which are carefully designed for individuals and groups of children. This includes experiences that help children to develop their knowledge of numeracy concepts. This has a positive impact on children’s progress in numeracy. Children’s individual successes are valued and recognised through children receiving celebration certificates. Children contribute confidently towards the life of the setting as they risk assess outdoors, care for plants and make bread for snack. Children happily take on leadership roles within the school as reading representatives and tour guides. Staff should continue to encourage families to share children’s achievements and skills outwith the setting. This should inform planning more effectively to build on children’s prior learning and enable them to make sustained progress. Staff demonstrate a very good understanding of the cultural, socio-economic, and linguistic context in which children and families live. They know their families very well. Staff are proactive as they gather a wide range of data and use this skilfully and promptly to identify children who require additional targeted support or challenge. They plan and evaluate this support carefully and sensitively with families and partners to ensure improved outcomes and progress for identified groups of children. Safeguarding(HMIE) • Inspectors discussed safeguarding and child protection information provided by the ELC setting with relevant staff and, where appropriate, children. In addition, inspectors examined a sample of safeguarding documentation. Areas for development have been agreed with the ELC setting and the education authority. 21
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South Park Nursery, South Lanarkshire Council, 8532621, CS2003015332 © Crown Copyright Outcome of inspection We are confident that the ELC setting has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. Fraser Gillan Kelly Williams HM Inspector Care Inspector 22
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 February 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Education Resources) Subject: His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) Report - Hunter Primary School 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise of the outcome of the inspection of Hunter Primary School by HMIE 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the HMIE report on Hunter Primary School be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Hunter Primary School was inspected week beginning 8 September 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education. 3.2. As part of the revised approach to inspection, HMIE evaluated the leadership of change, learning teaching and assessment, ensuring wellbeing, inclusion and equality and raising attainment and achievement. 3.3. The inspection team analysed questionnaires issued to parents, pupils and to all staff. Inspectors observed class lessons and interviewed groups of pupils, including the Pupil Council, and staff. Members of the inspection team also talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. 3.4. The report by HMIE was published on 4 November 2025. 4. Findings of HMIE Inspectors for the School 4.1. HMIE made comment under the following headings:- Leadership of change Learning, teaching, and assessment Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion Raising attainment and achievement 4.2. The particular strengths of the school were identified as follows:- A strong sense of community and shared values. Children are enthusiastic, motivated and proud of their school. They thrive as a result of the very positive relationships and caring approach of all staff. 4 23
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The highly effective leadership provided by the headteacher. He empowers and supports staff and children to identify and lead meaningful change. This has led to sustained and significant improvements in learning, teaching and wider school life. A skilful staff team with a strong focus on nurture, inclusion and promoting wellbeing for all children. They plan and provide a range of high-quality support to address any barriers to children’s learning and wellbeing. Children and families feel well-supported. The well-considered contexts for learning and achievement. Staff and partners provide lessons, activities and clubs that support children to practise and apply their skills. As a result, children regularly experience success and build a strong sense of achievement. 4.3. HMIE identified the following areas for continued improvement:- Senior leaders and staff should continue to further their use of evidence when planning school improvement and equity work. This should help to identify and target the specific aspects that will have the greatest impact. Teachers should continue to develop a shared understanding of children’s achievement of Curriculum for Excellence levels in literacy and numeracy. Senior leaders and staff should continue to develop approaches to raise children’s attainment and accelerate their progress. 4.4. The evaluations for the school were awarded as follows:- As well as welcoming the strengths of the school, it should be noted that the areas for continued improvement are already being incorporated into the school’s improvement planning. 4.5. HMIE have intimated that they are confident that the school will be able to take forward the areas for improvement and will make no more visits in connection with this report. The school is in a strong position to be able to raise levels of attainment with a particular focus on closing the poverty related attainment gap. 4.6. Additional inspection evidence can be accessed by clicking the following web link:- Hunter Primary School | Inspection Report | His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland 5. Employee Implications 5.1. None 6. Financial Implications 6.1. None Quality indicators for the primary school Evaluation Leadership of change very good Learning, teaching and assessment good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion very good Raising attainment and achievement good 24
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7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. None 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no direct risks associated with this report which is provided for information only. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. There is no requirement to carry out an assessment in terms of the proposals contained within this report. 9.2. The content of HMIE reports is shared with parents and discussed at Parent Council meetings. Lyndsay McRoberts Executive Director (Education Resources) 14 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Education and learning: inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Previous References None List of Background Papers HMIE Report of Hunter Primary School - 4 November 2025 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Stewart Nicolson, Head of Education (East Kilbride) Tel: 01698 454475 E-mail: stewart.nicolson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 25
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1 | Hunter Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8531226 © Crown Copyright 4 November 2025 Dear Parent/Carer In September 2025, a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited Hunter Primary School. During our visit, we talked to parents/carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff. The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work. • A strong sense of community and shared values. Children are enthusiastic, motivated and proud of their school. They thrive as a result of the very positive relationships and caring approach of all staff. • The highly effective leadership provided by the headteacher. He empowers and supports staff and children to identify and lead meaningful change. This has led to sustained and significant improvements in learning, teaching and wider school life. • A skilful staff team with a strong focus on nurture, inclusion and promoting wellbeing for all children. They plan and provide a range of high-quality support to address any barriers to children’s learning and wellbeing. Children and families feel well-supported. • The well-considered contexts for learning and achievement. Staff and partners provide lessons, activities and clubs that support children to practise and apply their skills. As a result, children regularly experience success and build a strong sense of achievement. The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. • Senior leaders and staff should continue to further their use of evidence when planning school improvement and equity work. This should help to identify and target the specific aspects that will have the greatest impact. • Teachers should continue to develop a shared understanding of children’s achievement of Curriculum for Excellence levels in literacy and numeracy. • Senior leaders and staff should continue to develop approaches to raise children’s attainment and accelerate their progress. 4 27
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2 | Hunter Primary School, South Lanarkshire Council, 8531226 © Crown Copyright We gathered evidence to enable us to evaluate the school’s work using four quality indicators from How good is our school (4th edition). Quality indicators help schools, local authorities and inspectors to judge what is working well and what needs to be improved. Following the inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers details of our evaluations to keep track of how well Scottish schools are doing. Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for Hunter Primary School Quality indicators Evaluation Leadership of change very good Learning, teaching and assessment good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion very good Raising attainment and achievement good Descriptions of the evaluations are available from: How good is our school (4th edition) Appendix 3: The six-point scale A more detailed document called Summarised Inspection Findings (SIF) will be available on the Education Scotland website at: Hunter Primary School | Inspection Report | Education Scotland What happens next? We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools. Lisa Marie McDonnell HM Inspector 28
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 February 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Calderglen Country Park Masterplan 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- update members on the work undertaken to develop a Masterplan for Calderglen Country Park which provides a strategic approach for development and investment over the next 10 years 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) to note that Community and Enterprise Resources Committee approved the strategic approach for development and investment in Calderglen at its meeting on 7 October 2025; (2) to note that a series of investment proposals have been identified to deliver beneficial and impactful improvements to Calderglen for which external funding opportunities will be sought; and (3) to note that plans are underway to develop and deliver the identified Phase 1 Pump Track project. 3. Background 3.1. In March 2024, following a competitive procurement exercise, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services appointed Turner and Townsend Project Management (TTPM) to assemble and lead a multidisciplinary design team to undertake a master planning exercise for Chatelherault and Calderglen Country Parks. The multidisciplinary design team comprises Landscape Architect, Architects, Civil and Structural Engineers, Transport Consultant, Planning Consultant, Forestry Consultant, Property Agent and Cost Consultant. 3.2. In consultation with the Council and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC), the design team were asked to develop a suite of bespoke strategic documents and supporting intelligence, including Masterplans and Green Book Business Cases, for both Chatelherault and Calderglen Country Parks setting out the context for development and investment over the next 10 years. Each Masterplan reflects the shared aspiration to maintain Chatelherault and Calderglen as regional destinations offering vibrant and welcoming facilities which are linked to, and contribute towards, the regeneration of surrounding communities. 6 29
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3.3. In addition to the masterplans, Forestry Management Plans (FMP) are also being updated for each park to ensure effective planning, management, and enhancements to maintain ecological, historical, and user-experience value. The FMP will help protect historic features, sensitive habitats and special landscapes for the enjoyment of visitors. 3.4. The consultancy work was fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 4. Consultation and Engagement 4.1. TTPM facilitated workshops attended by colleagues from across the Council and SLLC on topics including but not limited to heritage, woodland management, branding, commercial opportunities, risk, location and access. The Council facilitated broad stakeholder engagement including targeted briefings and discussions with elected members, SLLC Board, Historic Environment Scotland, local residents and sports clubs. Initial public consultation events took place at Calderglen Country Park during August 2024 and included an online survey which received 401 responses. 4.2. The intelligence gathered from this wide-ranging consultation and stakeholder engagement, together with specialist input from the multidisciplinary design team, has informed the development of investment proposals for Calderglen Country Park. 4.3. Follow up public engagement sessions were held at Calderglen Country Park during late August, early September 2025 to share the proposed strategic approach and present the draft proposals. This on-site engagement was supported by a dedicated website and once again, the public had the opportunity to complete an online survey which received 390 responses. 5. Short List of Investment Proposals 5.1. The Calderglen Country Park Masterplan has been informed by the short list of investment proposals as detailed below. Calderglen Investment Proposals Architectural Interventions Visitor Experience New Gateway Centre and Walled Garden Transformation with Arrival Plaza Heritage Historic Courtyard Buildings Transformation Conservation New Conservation and Animal Rehabilitation Centre Landscape Interventions Active Travel New Active Travel Route into park including a pedestrian bridge from Colonsay Field Access Enhanced roads/wayfinding/lighting including partial surfacing of Colonsay Field Play Enhanced play opportunities with a new Pump Track near existing adventure play area Infrastructure and Servicing Infrastructure Power/water/ Wi-Fi infrastructure distributed around the park for events and new EV Charging points 30
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5.2. The delivery of these investment proposals is contingent upon the availability of funding. The Council will use the Masterplan and investment proposals to actively explore and pursue external funding opportunities as they become available. 5.3. As the proposals are implemented, it is anticipated that the overall sustainability of the park will improve supporting ongoing investment in other aspects of the park over time. For example, additional improvements may include:- Signage Strategy - site-wide replacement of signs and addition of new signs particularly at key points. This may include integrated lighting, braille, mapping information and QR codes to link to a website Arts Strategy - public sculpture could be located at key gateways Repairs to Trails - around 40% of the trail network in Calderglen, including stepped areas, could benefit from improvement Enhancing Biodiversity - there is scope for a management plan for wildflower meadow reinstatement 6. Phase 1 Project 6.1. The Council’s approved budget for 2025/2026 includes an allocation of £0.300 million for the delivery of the Calderglen Country Park Masterplan Phase 1 project detailed below:- Calderglen Country Park: Pump Track 6.2. To secure continuation of service in relation to the Masterplan exercise, the Council has appointed TTPM to manage the delivery of this project through RIBA stages 3 to 7. 6.3. The Calderglen Pump Track will be located on the grassy area at the bottom of the existing playpark. The detailed design will be developed following contractor appointment and is anticipated to comprise a robust asphalt loop with a range of features. The facility will be aimed primarily at children aged 3 to 10, accommodating cycles, scooters and skateboards, and promoting inclusive play, skill development and family-focused recreation. Works are due to be complete during summer 2026. 7. Employee Implications 7.1. The project has been supported by officers in Enterprise and Sustainable Development (ESD), with input from colleagues across Community and Enterprise Resources and SLLC. 7.2. Delivery of the Phase 1 project is also being supported by ESD employees. 8. Financial Implications 8.1. The Council’s approved budget for 2025/2026 includes an allocation of £0.300 million for the delivery of the Pump Track at Calderglen Country Park. 8.2. The completed Masterplan and supporting intelligence will be used to pursue significant external investment in Council assets and support external funding bids to a range of sources including UK Government, Scottish Government, Heritage Lottery Fund etc. 31
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9. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 9.1. The proposed projects have a strong net zero focus and will contribute towards the Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy. 10. Other Implications 10.1. The masterplan sets the vision for investment in Calderglen Country Park over the next 10 years. The investment required is significant and will be reliant on the Council securing external funding. 11. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 11.1. An Integrated Impact Assessment has been undertaken, and can be found on the Council’s website via Calderglen Country Park Masterplan IIA 11.2. Consultation has been ongoing throughout the development of the Masterplan including two rounds of public engagement, in Summer 2024 and Summer 2025. As investment proposals are further developed, additional consultation including the establishment of a stakeholder group will be undertaken. Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 21 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Ambitious, self-aware and improving We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places People live the healthiest lives possible Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Community and Enterprise Resources Committee - 7 October 2025 List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like further information, please contact:- Pauline Crisp, Team Leader, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services pauline.crisp@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 32
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Update for East Kilbride Area Committee Participatory Budgeting 2025/2026 – Update for Area Committee Service Area Estate Improvement Budget Lead Officer Carol Graham, Area Housing Manager 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? Estate Improvement Budget The Estate Improvement Budget totals £40,000 and is split evenly across the 4 housing divisions of South Lanarkshire. Each Local Housing Management Team can direct the funding towards projects or improvements highlighted as a priority by customers. Although limited in value, the budget is ideally suited to a participatory budgeting approach as it often funds a number of smaller projects that have been highlighted as a priority by customers. Following discussions with local tenants, four projects are being undertaken within the East Kilbride Area Committee area in relation to:- • Improvements to bin provision at Falkland Place in West Mains • Improvements to bin provision at Murray Square, the Murray • Back court improvements at Melville Park and Munro Place in Calderwood • Improvements to bin provision at Glebe Street and Stewart Street, East Mains Stage 2: Post Consultation • The outcome of the PB activity • What happens next? • Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval) Estate Improvement Budget A total of £9,998.36 from the Estate Improvement Budget was spent in the East Kilbride division during 2025/2026 on a range of tenant priorities:- • Following feedback from tenants in Falkland Place about the bin storage situation leading to overspill and contamination, new communal bins were installed which have contributed to improved cleanliness in the area. • Tenants at Murray Square advised that a locked bin cellar was being broken into and overloaded with rubbish, and that the bins stored on pavements were being used by non- residents and making the area untidy. In response, new communal bins have been installed that have improved the situation. • Following discussions with tenants in Melville Park and Munro Place about the poor condition of the drying area, arrangements were made to have the shrubbed area cut back and filled with red chip stones. • In response to discussions with tenants at Glebe Street and Stewart Street about bins not being returned to the designated storage area due to it not being fit for purpose, a new bin storage area was installed which has led to local improvements. Officers from Housing and Technical Resources will continue to take forward opportunities within the East Kilbride Area Committee area to ensure tenants and other customers can determine the 7 33
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 February 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 24 November 2026 invite members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the report and the outline forward programme for the meetings of the East Kilbride Area Committee to 24 November 2026, attached as an appendix to the report, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it was agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform future agendas. The outline forward programme for East Kilbride Area Committee to 24 November 2026 is attached, for members’ information, as an appendix to the report. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. There are no financial implications. 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no Climate Change, Sustainability or Environmental implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 8 35
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8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. The report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 15 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References 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 36
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APPENDIX EAST KILBRIDE AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 31 March 2026 Youth, Family and Community Learning Service Update Education Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 16 June 2026 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) Presentation SFRS South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) Performance Update SLLC Playscheme Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 15 September 2026 Police Scotland Presentation Police Scotland Community Engagement Update Chief Executive’s Service Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 24 November 2026 Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 37
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Report Agenda Item Report to: East Kilbride Area Committee Date of Meeting: 3 February 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 5 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: South Parish Rambling Club, East Kilbride (EK/17/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £325 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £300 Recommendation: £300 (full amount for outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Strathaven Business Association (EK/26/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, temporary public entertainment licence, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £884 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £884 Recommendation: £535 (60% of £884) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Stonehouse Bowling Club (EK/30/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £200 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £200 Recommendation: £200 (full amount for outing and entrance fees) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 9 39
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(d) Applicant: Allers Allotments Association, East Kilbride (EK/32/25) Purpose of Grant: Materials Identified Community Benefits: Caring, connected, sustainable communities Estimated Cost: £650 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £400 Recommendation: £240 (60% of £400) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: Jackton Primary School Parent Council, East Kilbride (EK/34/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £999 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £999 Recommendation: £600 (60% of £999) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere to the conditions of the grant award. Applications are invited continually throughout the year. 3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- fund activities and projects which bring community benefit involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment 3.3. Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community grants for the East Kilbride Area Committee area in 2025/2026 is as follows:- Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Community grants previously allocated £11,060 Community grants allocated in this report £1,875 Remaining balance £12,815 40
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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) 19 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References East Kilbride Area Committee – 4 November 2025 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 41
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