Agenda Document Pack - Executive Committee - 01/04/2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 24 March 2026 Dear Councillor Executive Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Wednesday, 01 April 2026 Time: 10:00 Venue: Hybrid - Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Joe Fagan (Chair/ex officio), Gerry Convery (Depute Chair), Alex Allison, John Anderson, Robert Brown, Andy Carmichael, Maureen Chalmers, Ross Clark, Margaret Cooper, Andrea Cowan, Maureen Devlin, Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Elise Frame, Lynsey Hamilton, Susan Kerr, Ross Lambie, Eileen Logan, Katy Loudon, Ian McAllan, Catherine McClymont, Lesley McDonald, Davie McLachlan, Richard Nelson, Norman Rae, Mo Razzaq, Kirsten Robb, John Ross, David Shearer, Margaret B Walker Substitutes Walter Brogan, Poppy Corbett, Margaret Cowie, Celine Handibode, Graeme Horne, Martin Hose, Cal Johnston-Dempsey, Hugh Macdonald, Kenny McCreary, Elaine McDougall, Mark McGeever, Graham Scott, David Watson 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee held on 4 March 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 12 Monitoring Item(s) 3 Revenue Budget Monitoring for Period 12 - 1 April 2025 to 20 February 2026 and Probable Outturn Report dated 11 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 13 - 18 4 Capital Budget 2025/2026 and Monitoring for Period 12 - 1 April 2025 to 20 February 2026 Report dated 11 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 19 - 24 5 Update to Funding Report dated 3 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 25 - 28 Item(s) for Decision 6 Pride in Place Programme – Hamilton Town Centre Report dated 18 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 29 - 34 7 Land and Property Transfers and Disposals Report dated 25 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). (Copy attached) 35 - 42 Item(s) for Noting 8 After School Provision in South Lanarkshire Report dated 12 March 2026 by the Chief Executive. (Copy attached) 43 - 46 Urgent Business 9 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Tracy Slater Clerk Telephone: 07385 370089 Clerk Email: tracy.slater@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 4 March 2026 Chair: Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio) Councillors Present: Councillor Alex Allison, Councillor John Anderson, Councillor Robert Brown, Councillor Andy Carmichael, Councillor Maureen Chalmers, Councillor Ross Clark, Councillor Gerry Convery (Depute), Councillor Andrea Cowan, Councillor Maureen Devlin, Councillor Gladys Ferguson-Miller, Councillor Elise Frame, Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, Councillor Susan Kerr, Councillor Ross Lambie, Councillor Eileen Logan, Councillor Katy Loudon, Councillor Ian McAllan, Councillor Catherine McClymont, Councillor Lesley McDonald, Councillor Davie McLachlan, Councillor Richard Nelson, Councillor Norman Rae, Councillor Mo Razzaq, Councillor John Ross, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Margaret B Walker Councillors' Apologies: Councillor Margaret Cooper, Councillor Kirsten Robb Attending: Chief Executive’s Service P Manning, Chief Executive; J Kerr, Community Engagement Manager; T Little, Head of Communications and Strategy Community and Enterprise Resources K Carr, Executive Director; A Brown, Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development Education Resources L McRoberts, Executive Director Finance and Corporate Resources J Taylor, Executive Director; K McLeod, Administration Assistant; M Milne, Head of Personnel Services; T Slater, Administration Adviser; I Strachan, Head of Administration and Legal Services Housing and Technical Resources C Jardine, Head of Property Services Health and Social Care/Social Work Resources S Sengupta, Director, Health and Social Care 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee held on 4 February 2026 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 2 3
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3 Revenue Budget Monitoring for Period 11 - 1 April 2025 to 23 January 2026 and Probable Outturn A report dated 10 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the overall financial position of the General Fund Revenue Account and the Housing Revenue Account for the period 1 April 2025 to 23 January 2026 and the projection for the year to 31 March 2026. The report and associated appendices:- summarised the 2025/2026 Probable Outturn position for the Council’s General Fund Revenue Account to 31 March 2026, following agreed transfers to reserves, which showed a breakeven position detailed new redetermination monies, following receipt of the Local Government Finance Settlement 2025/2026 on 30 January 2026 provided details of the position on the General Fund Account and the Housing Revenue Account respectively for the period 1 April 2025 to 23 January 2026 proposed the re-allocation of £0.001 million of Local Action Fund monies for Ward 19 (Hamilton South) to Eddlewood Football Club provided the Housing Revenue Account position The Committee decided: (1) that the Council’s breakeven Probable Outturn position, after transfers to reserves, as detailed in section 4 of the report, be noted; (2) that the current forecast on the General Fund Revenue Account for 2025/2026, as detailed in section 5.1 of the report, and the actual spend as at 23 January 2026, as outlined in section 5.4 and appendices 1 and 2 of the report, be noted; (3) that £0.001 million of Ward 19 (Hamilton South) Local Action Fund monies be re-allocated to Eddlewood Football Club, as detailed in section 5.5 of the report; and (4) that the projected breakeven position on the Housing Revenue Account for 2025/2026, and the actual spend as at 23 January 2026, as detailed in section 6 and Appendix 3 of the report, be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 4 February 2026 (Paragraph 3)] 4 Capital Budget 2025/2026 and Monitoring for Period 11 - 1 April 2025 to 23 January 2026 A report dated 11 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted providing an update on the progress of the General Fund Capital Programme and Housing Capital Programme for the period 1 April 2025 to 23 January 2026. The revised programme for the General Fund for 2025/2026, as summarised in Appendix 1 to the report, was £67.712 million. This included carry forward projects and previous adjustments approved by this Committee. The forecast for the financial year was £65.962 million and actual spend incurred as at 23 January 2026 totalled £38.056 million. Actual funding received up to 23 January 2026 was £46.967 million. This was detailed in Appendix 2 to the report. 4
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Information was provided on:- a grant awarded to Education Resources of £0.098 million for the detailed design of a ‘state of the art’ modern building for the development of the Gaelic language additional funding of £0.099 million from The Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly SUSTRANS) for resurfacing along the existing NCN 74 Abington to Crawford Quietway which would be added to the 2026/2027 Capital Programme The revised Housing Capital Programme for 2025/2026 amounted to £87.740 million. Programme funding for the year also totalled £87.740 million. The funding sources were detailed in Appendix 3 to the report. Budget for the period amounted to £56.180 million and, as at 23 January 2026, £56.180 million had been spent. An update was provided on the profile spend on the New Build Programme, which had been impacted by delays in securing grant funding and overcoming technical design issues. This had been offset by an increase in the target number of buy-backs. Any funding not used in 2025/2026 would be carried forward into 2026/2027 to allow completion of the projects. £1.7 million of funding had also been confirmed to allow the Council to carry out Single Building Assessments for 28 medium and high-rise buildings. Due to the timing of the award, this would be carried forward to the 2026/2027 Housing Revenue Account Capital Programme. The position on the General Fund Capital Programme and the Housing Capital Programme would be monitored by the Financial Resources Scrutiny Forum. The Committee decided: (1) that the position of the General Fund Capital Programme, as detailed in appendices 1 and 2 of the report, and the Housing Capital Programme, as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report, as at 23 January 2026, be noted; and (2) that the revised programmes be monitored by the Financial Resources Scrutiny Forum. [Reference: Minutes of 4 February 2026 (Paragraph 4)] 5 Update to Funding A report dated 5 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on additional funding, totalling £15.016 million, which had been made available to the Council by the Scottish Government and other external sources. The funding had been allocated as follows:- Revenue Funding Resource 2025/2026 2026/2027 (£m) (£m) Finance and Corporate 7.091 Education 1.263 Community and Enterprise 0.142 4.671 Total 8.496 4.671 5
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Capital Funding Resource 2025/2026 (£m) Housing and Technical 1.652 Education 0.098 Community and Enterprise 0.099 Total 1.849 Overall Total 15.016 The Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) responded to members’ questions in relation to various aspects of the report and undertook to provide a member with information on the allocation and approval process for No One Left Behind (NOLB) – Employability funding for 2026/2027. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 4 February 2026 (Paragraph 5)] 6 Bank Holiday – FIFA 2026 World Cup A report dated 9 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted advising of the arrangements to enable employees to celebrate Scotland’s first game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. To mark Scotland’s opening game against Haiti on Sunday 14 June 2026, an additional national bank holiday had been announced by Royal Proclamation, following a request by the Scottish Government, for Monday 15 June 2026. However, it was for individual local authorities to decide on the provision of the additional bank holiday. The bank holiday would enable employees to celebrate the event, which would have a kick-off time of 2:00 am. Non-essential services provided by the Council would be reduced and Council offices closed, where possible. Details were given on services which would be provided by the Council on 15 June 2026. Employees required to work on the additional fixed annual leave day would receive a day’s leave which they could take at an alternative time. There followed a debate on the potential positive and negative implications of the proposals. Councillor Nelson advised that, although he would not formally move against the recommendations, without funding from the Scottish Government and given the Council Tax rise that the Council had recently approved, the Conservative Group could not support the proposals, and he requested that this position to be noted. The Committee decided: that the granting of an additional fixed annual leave day for employees on Monday 15 June 2026 be approved. 7 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture – Activage Proposals for 2026/2027 to 2028/2029 A report dated 9 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted proposing an increase to the 2026/2027 concession rate for South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture’s (SLLC’s) Activage membership. 6
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Similar to local authorities, SLLC was facing increased pressure on its budgets and had a legal duty to set a balanced budget. While SLLC had full autonomy to review and set the pricing of all commercial activities, the Council had retained the authority to decide on concession pricing, which included the Activage membership. Information was provided on:- the range of leisure facilities provided through Activage to South Lanarkshire residents aged 60 years and over, as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report the results of a benchmarking exercise undertaken with similar and neighbouring authorities, as detailed in Appendix 2 to the report the results of consultation and engagement undertaken with residents and Activage members, provided in appendices 3 and 4 to the report The SLLC Board, at its meeting on 13 November 2025, agreed to request approval from the Council to increase the price of the annual Activate membership from £120 to £150, with this price to be held for 3 years. This would reduce SLLC’s estimated funding gap of £3.518 million by £0.243 million. The Committee decided: (1) that the price of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture’s annual Activage membership be increased from £120 to £150; and (2) that the price be held at £150 for 3 years. [Reference: Minutes of 23 June 2021 (Paragraph 11) and 21 February 2024 (Paragraph 9)] 8 Marmot Place Programme – Data Update A report dated 12 February 2026 by the Chief Executive was submitted providing an update on the progress made by the Marmot Place Programme Data Group. Information was provided on the:- background to the Marmot Place Programme where South Lanarkshire was 1 of 3 Scottish areas participating in the Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) pilot 3 phases of the CHES pilot, with Phase 1 focusing on data and evidence analysis work of the multi-agency group established to collate, analyse and present local and national data to support local prioritisation and action decision to prioritise child poverty and family support in early years findings of the data analysis under the following headlines, which showed that people living in more deprived circumstances generally had poorer outcomes:- give every child the best start in life enable all children, young people and adults to maximise their capabilities and have control over their lives create fair employment and good work for all ensure a health standard of living for all create and develop healthy and sustainable places and communities strengthen the role and impact of ill health prevention tackle racism, discrimination and their outcomes pursue environmental sustainability and health equity together 7
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Infographics were provided at appendices 1 and 2 to the report which showed child poverty data and life expectancy data at intermediate zone level at various junctions along the M74 within South Lanarkshire. If approved by Committee, the infographics would be used publicly to illustrate gaps in outcomes experienced between local communities. Officers responded to members’ questions in relation to various aspects of the report. The Chair thanked all Council officers and partners who had been part of the Marmot pilot. The Committee decided: (1) that the progress of the South Lanarkshire Marmot Data Group, and the work completed to date in developing the local evidence base, be noted; (2) that the headline findings from the analysis to date, including that there was an overall pattern which demonstrated how people living in more deprived circumstances generally had poorer outcomes, be noted; and (3) that the infographics, attached as appendices 1 and 2 to the report, be approved for wider publication, to illustrate the gaps in outcomes experienced between local communities. [Reference: Minutes of 25 June 2025 (Paragraph 15)] 9 Marmot Place Programme - Operational Update A report dated 12 February 2026 by the Chief Executive was submitted on the progress made on the Marmot Place Programme and proposing participation in an Early Years Transformation Pilot. Information was provided on:- the development of the South Lanarkshire Marmot Framework which would be applied to pilot projects a range of actions proposed by the Leadership Group following consideration of the results of the data phase and the principles of the Marmot Framework under the following 3 workstreams, progress of which was outlined in the report:- data and intelligence strategic alignment action the Early Years Transformation Pilot Model, based on the Sure Start approach which:- was based on focusing investment in neighbourhoods with the highest rate of child poverty enabled access to family support services for all families within a geographical area integrated services to give children a strong start in life and reduce a fragmented service experience the establishment of a multi-agency steering group which would:- consider the development of an early years family support approach consider current models of early intervention and family support currently operated through the successful South Lanarkshire Family Support Hub model work with the Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland (CHES) the next steps to develop and progress the programme, as outlined in section 6 of the report the funding allocated by the Council to support the Marmot Place Programme Officers responded to a member’s questions in relation to aligning with the wider community. 8
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The Committee decided: (1) that the contents of the report and work undertaken to date be noted; (2) that the proposals for the Council to participate in an Early Years Transformation Pilot with partners, through the Community Planning Partnership, be approved; and (3) that the next steps, as outlined in section 6 of the report, in terms of developing and progressing the programme, be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 4 February 2026 (Paragraph 3)] 10 Review of the Council Plan A report dated 11 February 2026 by the Chief Executive was submitted providing an update on the review of the Council Plan, Connect. Connect 2022 to 2027 had been approved on 15 June 2022 and set out the Council’s key actions to be delivered over its 5-year term. A mid-term review had been conducted in 2024 which sharpened the focus of the Plan’s priorities and updated the content to reflect the changing context for the Council’s activities. With the Plan approaching the end of its 5-year term, work would begin to prepare a new Council Plan for the period 2027 to 2032, which would be submitted to the new Council following the local government elections scheduled to take place on 6 May 2027. Information was provided on:- the review process, which would include extensive engagement and consultation, together with horizon-scanning and data profiling exercises the timescales for the review and development of the new Plan the other strategic documents that would be prepared for submission to the new Council Following a request by a member, the Head of Communications and Strategy agreed to ask relevant officers to consider the inclusion of a strategic plan in relation to increasing the rural population. The Committee decided: (1) that the process for developing the new Council Plan, as outlined in section 5 of the report, be noted; (2) that the indicative timetable and key stages, as outlined in section 6 of the report, be noted; and (3) that the list of other strategic documents being prepared for presentation to the new Council, as outlined in section 8 of the report, be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 30 April 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 9
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11 Scottish Government National Review (Group-based Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation): Local Engagement Arrangements A report dated 12 February 2026 by the Director, Health and Social Care was submitted advising of the commencement of the Scottish Government National Review of Group-based Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation. The Review, which formally commenced on 9 February 2026, was being jointly conducted by the Care Inspectorate, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS), Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) under Section 115 of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Public Services Reform (Joint Inspections) (Scotland) Regulations 2011. The purpose of the Review was to strengthen the national evidence base on the scale and nature of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation and group-based child criminal exploitation, and to assess how effectively public protection partners worked together to prevent, identify and respond to this kind of harm. Information was provided on how the Council, as a statutory partner within local child protection and public protection arrangements, would support the Review through the South Lanarkshire Chief Officers’ Group. The findings would inform Scottish Ministers’ consideration of whether further national action, including a potential public inquiry, was required. The Committee decided: that the content of the report be noted. 12 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 13 Exclusion of Press and Public The Committee decided: that, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it was likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information in terms of Paragraphs 6 and 9 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act. 14 Former Bairds Building, Hamilton A report dated 12 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted seeking approval to exercise the Council’s pre-emption clause in relation to the former Bairds building in Hamilton to bring forward its demolition and redevelopment as an early action within the Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan. Information was provided on:- the background to the sale of the building, which included a pre-emption clause to allow the Council to buy back the building at the same price and on the same terms and conditions if the new owner decided to sell 10
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the identification of the building as a key site to achieve the vision for the Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan the receipt of Pride in Place funding that would contribute towards the Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan the rationale for exercising the pre-emption clause The Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development responded to members’ questions in relation to various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: (1) that officers be authorised to exercise the pre-emption clause available to it to purchase the former Bairds building from J D Wetherspoon PLC; (2) that proposals to progress the demolition and site preparation for future redevelopment of the site be approved; (3) that the intention to continue to work with the owners of the Regent Centre to bring forward complementary development proposals be noted; and (4) that the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources), in consultation with the Head of Administration and Legal Services, be authorised to enter into such documentation to finalise the exercise of the said pre-emption clause in the best interests of the Council. [Reference: Minutes of 13 February 2019 (Paragraph 11), 21 February 2024 (Paragraph 6) and 8 May 2024 (Paragraph 15)] 11
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Executive Committee Date of Meeting: 1 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Revenue Budget Monitoring for Period 12 - 1 April 2025 to 20 February 2026 and Probable Outturn 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise Committee of the forecast for the year to 31 March 2026 for the Council’s General Fund Revenue Account and Housing Revenue Account, and the actual spend position for the period 1 April 2025 to 20 February 2026 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Executive Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the Council’s breakeven Probable Outturn position after transfers to reserves (section 4), be noted; (2) that the current forecast on the General Fund Revenue Account for 2025/2026 (section 5.1), and the actual spend as at 20 February 2026 (section 5.4 and appendices 1 and 2), be noted; and (3) that the projected breakeven position on the Housing Revenue Account for 2025/2026, and the actual spend as at 20 February 2026 (section 6 and Appendix 3 of the report), be noted. 3. Background 3.1. This overview report will summarise the previously reported 2025/2026 Probable Outturn position for the Council’s General Revenue Account to 31 March 2026. An Executive Summary is provided in section 4 outlining the detail of the General Fund outturn position including details of proposed transfers to Reserves. An update on the projected Outturn for 2025/2026 for both the Council’s General Fund (section 5) and for the Housing Revenue Account (section 6) is also provided. 4. Executive Summary – 2025/2026 General Services Probable Outturn 4.1. As reported previously, the 2025/2026 probable outturn position for the General Fund presented an underspend of £3.579 million. This underspend is after the previously identified / approved Transfers to Reserves (£38.108 million) and the proposed Transfers to Reserves (£16.339 million) that were subsequently approved by the Executive Committee in February 2026. 4.2. In terms of the £3.579 million, the following was agreed by Committee (Executive, 4 February 2026):- that £1.000 million be transferred to reserves to support the Marmot initiative that £0.040 million be set aside to support the continuation of the Winter Wishes programme 3 13
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that £0.100 million be transferred to reserves for Commercial Feasibility costs that £0.400 million be set aside to augment the external medium grants allocation available for the next two years beyond 2026/2027 that £0.300 million be allocated to Heat Network / Decarbonisation projects that the remaining £1.739 million underspend be transferred to reserves for budget considerations in future years 5. 2025/2026 General Services Probable Outturn – Resources and Corporate Lines 5.1. Total Resource Position: The forecast position before and after transfers to reserves is shown in appendices 1 and 2. The position presented in Appendix 2 reflects the previously reported probable outturn underspend of £3.579 million as a transfer to reserves (section 4.2). This is in line with the Probable Outturn reported to Executive Committee on 4 February 2026. 5.2. Financial monitoring against the reported Probable Outturn position continues across all Resources as we approach the financial year end. Any movement from the Probable Outturn position will be reported as part of the year end position. This may include further proposed transfers to reserves if any committed monies have not been spent in year. 5.3. Local Government Finance Order: Following the draft Local Government Settlement in January, the Scottish Government has now issued the Local Government Finance Order on 26 February 2026. This is the final notification of funding following the budget process at Scottish Government. As well as advising of the 2026/2027 Local Government Settlement, the document also provided formal confirmation of a number of Revenue grant redeterminations for financial year 2025/2026. There were no changes to either the 2026/2027 Settlement or 2025/2026 redeterminations from the indicative figures previously provided and reported to Committee and Council. 5.4. Clydeplan: The Joint Committee of the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Strategic Development Planning Authority, known as Clydeplan, was formally terminated on 31 March 2025. The Council are due to receive a share of the reserves that have been accumulated (£0.032 million). It will be proposed at year end to utilise this funding for IT development upgrades to planning and building standards performance systems, once all agreements have been reached with member authorities. 6. Housing Revenue Account Position 6.1. Appendix 3 also shows the forecast position for the financial year. The Appendix shows a breakeven position for the Housing Revenue Account. 6.2. This breakeven position includes a higher than budgeted transfer from reserves (£0.287 million greater than budgeted). The detail is shown in Appendix 3 with variance explanations across subjective categories and includes spend on the new Housing Management system introduced this year. 7. Employee Implications 7.1. None. 8. Financial Implications 8.1. As detailed in sections 4 to 6 of the report. 14
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9. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 9.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 10. Other Implications 10.1. The main risk associated with the Council’s Revenue Budget is that there is an overspend. The risk has been assessed as low given the detailed budget management applied across the Resources. The risk is managed through four weekly Budget Monitoring Meetings at which any variance is analysed. In addition, this probable outturn exercise ensures early warning for corrective action to be taken where appropriate. 10.2. There are no implications for sustainability in terms of the information contained in this report. 11. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 11.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 11.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 11 March 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References None List of Background Papers Financial Ledger and budget monitoring results to 20 February 2026 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact: Lorraine O'Hagan, Head of Finance (Strategy) Ext: 5637 (Tel: 01698 455637) E-mail: lorraine.o'hagan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 15
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Note: While the Year to Date Actual at period 12 presents a net surplus position (£81.052m), this is timing only. The forecast outturn before transfers to reserves shows an underspend of £19.918 million. 16
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Note: While the Year to Date Actual at period 12 presents a net surplus position (£81.052m), this is timing only. The forecast outturn after transfers to reserves shows a breakeven position. Appendix 2 After Transfers to Reserves Revised Projected Projected % Note Year to Date Annual Outturn Outturn Actual Budget Variance Resources: £m £m £m £m Community and Enterprise Resources 131.066 130.718 0.348 0.27% 106.667 Facilities Waste and Grounds 79.332 79.010 0.322 0.41% 63.095 Leisure and Culture 20.090 20.126 (0.036) (0.18%) 19.099 Planning and Regulatory Services 5.235 4.397 0.838 16.01% 3.221 Enterprise and Sustainable Development 6.658 7.414 (0.756) (11.35%) 7.411 Roads, Transportation and Fleet 19.751 19.771 (0.020) (0.10%) 13.841 Education Resources 502.289 502.289 0.000 0.00% 451.717 Education 502.289 502.289 0.000 0.00% 451.717 Finance and Corporate Resources 44.456 43.878 0.578 1.30% 45.040 Finance Services - Strategy 2.311 2.343 (0.032) (1.38%) 3.471 Finance Services - Transactions 18.955 18.401 0.554 2.92% 15.131 Audit and Compliance Services 0.363 0.345 0.018 4.96% 0.430 Information Technology Services 8.512 8.614 (0.102) (1.20%) 11.328 Communications and Strategy Services 2.530 2.296 0.234 9.25% 2.402 Administration and Licensing Services 4.985 4.964 0.021 0.42% 5.299 Personnel Services 6.800 6.915 (0.115) (1.69%) 6.979 Housing & Technical Resources 18.941 18.941 0.000 0.00% 18.747 Housing Services 8.289 8.229 0.060 0.72% 8.382 Property Services 10.652 10.712 (0.060) (0.56%) 10.365 Social Work Resources 251.967 251.967 0.000 0.00% 214.019 Performance and Support Services 6.187 5.899 0.288 4.65% 4.595 Children and Families 52.740 53.730 (0.990) (1.88%) 43.305 Adults and Older People 192.159 192.159 0.000 0.00% 165.830 Justice and Substance Misuse 0.881 0.179 0.702 79.68% 0.289 Joint Boards 1.629 1.629 0.000 0.00% 1.504 950.348 949.422 0.926 0.10% 837.694 Revised Projected Projected Year to Date Annual Outturn Outturn Actual Budget Variance Summary: £m £m £m £m Resources Total 950.348 949.422 0.926 0.10% 837.694 CFCR 2.279 2.279 0.000 0.00% 0.000 Loan Charges 37.249 35.148 2.101 5.64% 0.000 Corporate Items (3.824) (4.246) 0.422 (11.04%) 0.267 Loans Fund Review - T/f to Reserves 13.349 13.349 0.000 0.00% 0.000 Teacher Numbers - T/f to Reserves 4.200 4.200 0.000 0.00% 0.000 2025/2026 Investments - T/f to Reserves 13.859 13.859 0.000 0.00% 0.000 Waste and Recycling Services - T/f to Reserves 2.200 2.200 0.000 0.00% 0.000 Budget Strategy - T/f to Reserves 4.500 4.500 0.000 0.00% 0.000 Outturn Underspend - T/f to Reserves 0.000 3.579 (3.579) 0.00% 0.000 Total Expenditure 1,024.160 1,024.290 (0.130) (0.01%) 837.961 Council Tax 196.599 196.729 0.130 0.07% 181.781 Less: Council Tax Reduction Scheme (24.776) (24.776) 0.000 0.00% (22.870) 171.823 171.953 0.130 0.08% 158.911 General Revenue Grant 452.334 452.334 0.000 0.00% 417.539 Non Domestic Rates 371.110 371.110 0.000 0.00% 342.563 Transfer from Reserves 28.893 28.893 0.000 0.00% 0.000 Total Income 1,024.160 1,024.290 0.130 0.01% 919.013 Net Expenditure 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00% (81.052) SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Revenue Budget Monitoring Report Period Ended 20 February 2026 (No.12) 17
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Variance Explanations 1. Employee Costs The underspend in employee costs is due to vacancies within the service that continue to be actively recruited. 2. Property Costs The forecast underspend is due to the net effect of underspends in void rent loss and ground maintenance charges partially offset by greater than budgeted contract cleaning. 3. Supplies & Services The forecast overspend is mainly due to spend on IT equipment costs this financial year. 4. Administration Costs The forecast underspend is mainly due to lower than anticipated telephone and postage costs in the financial year. 5. Payment to Other Bodies Payments to Other Bodies are overspent due to spend on IT systems this financial year. 6. Income Income is under recovered mainly due to lower than budgeted income from laundry. 18
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Executive Committee Date of Meeting: 1 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Capital Budget 2025/2026 and Monitoring for Period 12 - 1 April 2025 to 20 February 2026 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] update the Executive Committee of progress on the General Fund Capital Programme and the Housing Capital Programme for the period 1 April 2025 to 20 February 2026 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [r (1) that the position of the General Fund Capital Programme (appendices 1 to 2) and the Housing Capital Programme (Appendix 3), as at 20 February 2026, be noted; and (2) that the revised programmes be monitored by the Financial Resources Scrutiny Forum. 3. Background 3.1. The attached statements to this report provide a summarised monitoring position as at 20 February 2026 (period 12). Spending has been split into two separate sections below: General Fund Capital Programme inc. Education, Social Work, Roads and General Services (Section 4) Housing Capital Programme (Section 5) 4. General Fund Capital Programme 4.1. 2025/2026 Budget: The revised programme for the General Fund is £67.712 million (summarised in Appendix 1). This revised programme consists of the base budget plus carry forward projects and adjustments which have been agreed by the Executive Committee up to and including its meeting on 3 December 2025. There were no adjustments to the programme presented to the Executive Committee on 4 February 2026 and 4 March 2026. 4.2. The overall funding available of £67.712 million to support the programme is detailed in Appendix 2. 4 19
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4.3. 2025/2026 Forecast: As noted in 4.1, the total capital spending programme for the year is £67.712 million. The forecast spend for the current year is currently £65.962 million, an anticipated net underspend of £1.750 million. 4.4. As reported previously, the anticipated underspend in 2025/2026 is due to 2 projects, being East Kilbride Town Centre (£0.800 million) where the demolition costs are lower than anticipated, and Hamilton Junctions (£0.950 million) as works planned for Wellhall Road have been reprogrammed to begin in spring 2026. 4.5. Work continues to maximise spend for the remainder of the financial year, and any variance to the spend projected above will be highlighted in the year-end report to Committee. 4.6. 2025/2026 Actual Position: Actual spend incurred to the 20 February 2026 totals £42.034 million. 4.7. Actual funding received to 20 February 2026 is £43.620 million. This is shown in Appendix 2. Relevant officers will continue to closely monitor the generation of all income including receipts. 5. Housing Programme 5.1. 2025/2026 Budget: Appendix 3 summarises the position on the Housing programme as at 20 February 2026. The total Housing Capital programme for the year is £87.740 million. 5.2. 2025/2026 Forecast: As noted in 5.1, the total capital spending programme for the year is £87.740 million. As reported last period, current estimates from the Resource have identified an outturn of £85.940 million for the year, an underspend of £1.8 million against the budget of £87.740 million. 5.3. Any funding not used in 2025/2026 in relation to the new build programme will be carried forward into 2026/2027 to allow completion of the projects. 5.4. 2025/2026 Actual Position: Spend to 20 February 2026 on the Housing Capital Programme amounts to £63.563 million. 5.5. As at 20 February 2026, £63.563 million of funding had been received. 5.6. Regular monitoring of both the General Fund Programme and the Housing Programme will be carried out in detail by the Financial Resources Scrutiny Forum and reported on a regular basis to the Executive Committee. 6. Employee Implications 6.1. None. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 20
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8. Other Implications 8.1. The main risk associated with the Council’s Capital Programme is an overspend. The risk has been assessed as low given the detailed project management plans prepared and monitored for each project. The risk of overspend is managed through four weekly Investment management meetings. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. This report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to existing policy, function, or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 9.2. There was also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 11 March 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References South Lanarkshire Council, 26 February 2025 Executive Committee, 3 December 2025 Executive Committee, 4 February 2026 Executive Committee, 4 March 2026 List of Background Papers Capital Ledger prints to 20 February 2026 Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Lorraine O’Hagan, Head of Finance (Strategy) Ext: 2601(Tel: 01698 452601) E-mail: lorraine.o’hagan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 21
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APPENDIX 1 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 2025/26 GENERAL FUND PROGRAMME FOR PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 20 FEBRUARY 2026 £m Total Base Budget (including carry forward from 2024/2025) 67.712 Proposed Adjustments – Period 12 - Total Revised Budget 67.712 2025/26 Budget Period 12 Proposed Adjustments Revised 2025/26 Budget Resource £m £m £m Community & Enterprise 55.160 - 55.160 Education 5.006 - 5.006 Finance & Corporate 0.645 - 0.645 Housing & Technical 6.564 - 6.564 Social Work 0.337 - 0.337 TOTAL CAPITAL PROGRAMME 67.712 - 67.712 22
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APPENDIX 2 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 2025/26 GENERAL FUND PROGRAMME FOR PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 20 FEBRUARY 2026 2025/26 Original Estimate inc C/F 2025/26 Revised Budget 2025/26 Forecast Spend 2025/26 Forecast Variance 2025/26 Actual to 20/02/26 Expenditure £m £m £m £m £m General Fund Programme 64.188 67.712 65.962 1.750 42.034 Income 2025/26 Budget 2025/26 Revised Budget 2025/26 Actual To 20/02/26 £m £m £m Prudential Borrowing 17.192 17.425 0.000 Developers Contributions 1.965 4.679 4.319 Partners 0.450 3.682 1.172 Scottish Government: - Capital Grant 27.467 28.352 28.352 - Vacant & Derelict Land 1.477 1.502 1.390 - Place Based Investment 0.589 0.589 1.552 Levelling Up Fund 7.700 7.200 6.135 Capital Receipts 0.700 0.700 0.700 Specific Reserves 0.038 1.284 0.000 Revenue Contribution 6.610 2.299 0.000 TOTAL FUNDING 64.188 67.712 43.620 23
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APPENDIX 3 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 2025/26 HOUSING PROGRAMME FOR PERIOD 1 APRIL 2025 TO 20 FEBRUARY 2026 2025/26 Annual Budget 2025/26 Forecast Spend 2025/26 Forecast Variance 2025/26 Actual to 20/02/26 £m £m £m £m Expenditure 2025/26 Budget 87.740 85.940 1.800 63.563 2025/26 Annual Budget 2025/26 Actual to 23/01/26 £m £m Income Capital Receipts - 0.032 Capital Funded from Current Revenue 35.633 26.672 Prudential Borrowing 19.409 21.429 Scottish Government Specific Grant: - Capital Grant 1.652 0.000 - New Build 24.726 12.513 - Open Market Purchase Scheme 6.000 2.651 - Mortgage to Rent 0.120 0.060 Climate Emergency Fund 0.200 0.000 Other Income 0.000 0.206 87.740 63.563 24
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Executive Committee Date of Meeting: 1 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Update to Funding 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise Members of additional funding that has been made available to the Council by the Scottish Government and other external sources since the last report to this Committee (4 March 2026) [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the additional funding totalling £0.150 million, detailed in Appendix 1, be noted. 3. Background 3.1. In year funding can change, and this can be in relation to funding for specific purposes or funding expected and already included in our budget planning. 3.2. Additional funding may either be paid through the General Revenue/Capital Grant mechanism or by the completion of appropriate grant claims. 3.3. Details of the additional funding is attached in Appendix 1 of the report. The report details additional funding that has been reported by Resources as part of the additional resources’ notification process, as well as any additional funding that has increased the Council’s budget by more than £0.100 million. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. Additional Revenue funding of £0.150 million has been identified for 2025/2026. This is detailed in Appendix 1. 5.2. Resource budgets will be updated to reflect this additional funding. Where appropriate, details of spending plans will be presented to Resource Committees for approval. 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. 5 25
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7. Other Implications 7.1. There are no other implications in terms of the information contained in this report. 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 existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. There was also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 3 March 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References None. List of Background Papers Additional Funding Grant Awards. Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Lorraine O’Hagan, Head of Finance (Strategy) Ext: 5637 (Tel: 01698 455637) E-mail: lorraine.o’hagan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 26
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Appendix 1 Additional Revenue Funding Resource Description 2025/2026 £m 2026/2027 £m Total £m Method Community and Enterprise Pride in Place Programme This grant funding is to be used to build local capacity and capability for the delivery of the Pride in Place Programme, including the establishment of a Board and the facilitation of early community engagement. Due to the timing of the award, expenditure will be incurred in 2026/2027 with funding carried forward as a transfer to reserves at year end. 0.150 - 0.150 United Kingdom Government TOTAL REVENUE FUNDING 0.150 - 0.150 27
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Executive Committee Date of Meeting: 1 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Pride in Place Programme – Hamilton Town Centre 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- provide an update on the Pride in Place Programme in respect of the appointment of the Independent Chair and Neighbourhood Board 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. Committee is asked to approve the following recommendations:- (1) that the appointment of the Independent Chair for the Pride in Place Programme for Hamilton Town Centre – An Anchor for the Hamilton Area be noted; (2) that the process for the recruitment of the Hamilton Town Centre Neighbourhood Board, as set out in section 5, be approved; and (3) the timeline and next steps as set out in section 6 be noted. 3. Background 3.1. In September 2025, the UK Government confirmed that 12 local authorities would benefit from Phase 2 of the Pride in Place Programme, including South Lanarkshire Council. The programme aims to support the most in-need neighbourhoods across the UK by awarding up to £20m over 10 years for each neighbourhood. The Programme relies on local people and partnerships, bringing together residents the local MP, the Council, businesses and community organisations to produce a clear vision for their area. 3.2. Selected neighbourhoods will decide how to prioritise funding, based on extensive community engagement, across three core objectives: To build stronger communities; To create thriving places; and To empower people to take back control. 6 29
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3.3. In October 2025, the Council received a letter from the Secretary of State for Scotland, inviting applications to the Programme from the four eligible UK Parliamentary constituencies within South Lanarkshire based on the highest deprivation levels and the weakest social infrastructure (using Scottish Indices of Multiple Deprivation and the Community Needs Index). Constituencies identified by the UK Government as being ‘in scope’ contained one or more ‘high-need Intermediate Zones’. 3.4. In consultation with group leaders six applications were submitted to the UK Government in November 2025 and on 12 December 2025, the Council was notified that the Hamilton Town Centre – An Anchor for the Hamilton Area was identified as the neighbourhood within the South Lanarkshire Council area to receive funding from the Pride in Place Programme. 4. Appointment of an Independent Chair 4.1. The Executive Committee on 3 February 2026, approved the process for the recruitment of an Independent Chair of the Hamilton Town Centre Neighbourhood Board and delegated the appointment of the Chair to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council, Hamilton North and East Ward members and Imogen Walker MP. 4.2. As previously outlined to the Executive Committee, the recruitment process commenced at the end of January with six expressions of interest being received by the Chief Executive at the closing date of 15 February 2026. A shortleeting process was then undertaken and three applicants were invited to interview with the Chief Executive, Leader of the Council and Imogen Walker MP on 13 March 2026. Following interview and in consultation with Hamilton North and East Ward members, Ronnie Smith was appointed as the Chair of the Hamilton Town Centre Neighbourhood Board. The appointment has been notified to the UK Government ahead of the 31 March 2026 deadline. 4.3. Mr Smith brings a wealth of experience and partnership working having been Head of Economic Development in East Kilbride District Council, worked with Hamilton Enterprise Development Company, founding member and Director of Lanarkshire Civic Pride Campaign, Director and Chief Executive of Lanarkshire Enterprise Services, Chair of the Lanarkshire College/ New College Lanarkshire and Chair of the Board of North Lanarkshire Council's ALEO, Fusion Assets. 4.4. In accordance with UK Government Guidance, the Chair is required to lead on the recruitment of the Neighbourhood Board. 5. Appointment of the Neighbourhood Board 5.1. The Chair will lead the recruitment for members of the Neighbourhood Board, ensuring an inclusive and representative selection of people from across the community. The Chair will be supported by the Council and local MP to identify and recruit candidates for the Board. 5.2. The Chair is to be guided by the following criteria in convening and agreeing the Board, working with the MP and the Council: boards must have at least eight members, to ensure a broad range of voices and perspectives the majority (at least 51%) of members should live or work within the boundaries of the neighbourhood, ensuring that the Board is resident-led 30
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members should broadly reflect the range and diversity of people who live in the area – for example, in relation to age, ethnicity, gender, faith, disability or income levels 5.3. The Neighbourhood Board must include the following members:- the local MP MSP at least one ward Councillor other representatives including:- community leaders such as community groups, faith groups and youth groups local businesses and social enterprises such as Business Improvement District representatives, Chamber of Commerce, and key employers/investors cultural, arts, heritage and sporting organisations such as local sports clubs and heritage groups public agencies and anchor institutions such as local schools, higher and further education establishment, community planning partnerships, GPs. a senior local authority officers such as Director of Economic Development is also eligible to sit on the Board to ensure co-ordination with wider plans 5.4. In respect of governance of the Board, it is expected that the Board will meet at least quarterly and it will publish:- a documented decision-making process, outlining the voting rights of the Board profiles of Board members all Board papers in advance of the meeting within 5 working days draft minutes of meetings following the meeting within 10 working days final minutes, once approved by the Board within 10 working days any conflicts of interest reported, within the published minutes full use of capacity funding, including amount of remuneration and/or expenses reimbursed, if applicable 5.5. As set out in the UK Government Guidance, the appointment of the neighbourhood board is to be led by the Chair, appointed and approved by the Council and the MP. As such, it is intended that a further paper will be brought back to Executive Committee to approve the Hamilton Town Centre Neighbourhood Board on 24 June 2026. The Board must be established and notified to the UK Government by 17 July. 5.6. At the request of the Chair, adverts and public notices have now been published online and in the local newspaper seeking expressions of interest for membership of the Neighbourhood Board. The closing date for expressions of interest has been set for 17 April 2026. Thereafter, shortleeting and interviews will be held by the Chair, MP and Chief Executive of the Council. 5.7. The Neighbourhood Board is required to develop a Pride in Place Plan outlining their vision for change over the next decade and how they will use their funding to achieve their goals. The Board is required to detail how funding will be spent in the first 4-year investment cycle. This Plan is required to be formally submitted to the UK Government for approval by 28 November 2026 with approval anticipated in spring 2027. It is anticipated that the Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan will form the basis of this Plan. 31
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5.8. The community will then work to deliver the projects they have identified including considering appropriate delivery models and evaluate their success. 6. Next Steps and Timescales 6.1. The following activity and timeline are proposed: Appointment of Independent Chair – Complete Adverts/public notices for membership of Neighbourhood Board – 26 March 2026 Closing date for expressions of interest – 17 April 2026 Shortleeting and interviews for Neighbourhood Board members – by end May 2026 Report to Executive Committee – 24 June 2026 Notification of successful candidates to UK Government – by end June 2026 Community engagement – Summer– Autumn 2026 Submission of Pride in Place Plan for Hamilton Town Centre – by 28 November 2026 Approval of Pride in Place Plan for Hamilton Town Centre – spring 2027. 7. Employee Implications 7.1. The meetings of the Board will be administered by Administration and Legal Services within Finance and Corporate Resources. 8. Financial Implications 8.1. Hamilton Town Centre will receive up to £20m over a 10-year period commencing in 2026/2027 until 2035/2036. The funding will be split 63% towards capital works and 37% revenue funding. The UK Government, however, advises that funding post financial year 2028/2029 will be reviewed at the next Spending Review. 8.2. Revenue funding will be paid out across two tranches in Year 1 (2026/2027) of the programme – 50% will be made at the start of the financial year, which has been received and the remaining 50% on approval of the Pride in Place Plan. 8.3. The Pride in Place funding is in addition to the £8m approved for Hamilton Town Centre as part of the 2025/2026 Budget. 9. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 9.1. The Neighbourhood Board will be encouraged to have due consideration to climate change, sustainability and environmental considerations. 10. Other Implications 10.1. The success of the Neighbourhood Board will be reliant on the on the community coming together and having the drive and commitment to realise their vision over a 10-year period. 11. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 11.1. The Neighbourhood Board will be encouraged to undertake Integrated Impact Assessments where required as projects are developed. 11.2. There is an obligation on the Neighbourhood Board to undertake community consultation to establish the priority projects for Hamilton Town Centre. Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 18 March 2026 32
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Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities /Outcomes Ambitious, self-aware and improving Fair, open and sustainable Working towards a sustainable future in a sustainable environment Thriving business, fair jobs and vibrant town centres Previous References Executive Committee of 4 February 2026 – Pride in Place – Hamilton Town Centre List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Alison Brown, Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development alison.brown@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 33
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Executive Committee Date of Meeting: 1 April 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) Subject: Land and Property Transfers and Disposals 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise the Executive Committee of the actions required in respect of land and property transactions 1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the land detailed in Appendix A, which will be the subject of negotiated transactions, be declared surplus to Council requirements. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Details of land and property, which is potentially suitable for redevelopment or disposal, are circulated to all Resources and Community Planning Partners to establish if they are suitable for alternative operational use. 3.2. Recommendations are made following the consideration of planning, title and other legal constraints. Any assets with competing interests are judged against Council priorities, including the need for capital receipts. 3.3. Transactions outwith the Property Bulletin process, where there is a requirement to reallocate or declare property surplus as part of minor/adjoining sales, or to facilitate a Council project, are not circulated through the Property Bulletin, however, the details are included in this report. 3.4. Transactions are only included in the report after successful consultation with the holding Resource(s) and Planning. 4. Non Bulletin Disposals 4.1. Appendix A details negotiated transactions where the land requires to be declared surplus in order that Property Services can conclude negotiations for its disposal to adjoining owners. 4.2 The sale of land adjacent to the 51 Machan Road, Larkhall is to allow the land to be incorporated into the proposed subdivision and redevelopment of a former nursery for commercial use. The proposal has a planning consent (ref P/25/1121) and the Council’s land is required for additional parking. 7 35
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5. Employee Implications 5.1. There are no employee implications. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. Capital receipts for both General Services and Housing Revenue Accounts will be secured through the disposals identified in this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. There is a low risk that the capital receipts anticipated, as a result of declaring these properties surplus, may not be realised if, for reasons outwith the Council’s control, the purchasers choose not to proceed with the transactions. However, the procedures and consultations described in Sections 3 and 8 of this report have been implemented to minimise this risk. 7.2. There are no significant issues in terms of sustainability arising from this report. 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. Consultation was undertaken with Planning, Roads, Legal, and the respective holding resource prior to the inclusion in this report. Stephen Gibson Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources) 25 February 2026 Link(s) to Council Objectives/Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent List of Background Papers Plans of the land and property referred to in this report Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Gerry McParland, Property Services Manager (Assets and Estates) Ext: 5177 (Tel: 01698 455177) E-mail: gerry.mcparland@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 36
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APPENDIX A - Land NON BULLETIN DISPOSALS Area Description Holding Account Proposal Value Band 579 sq m Land adjacent to 51 Machan Road, Larkhall Community and Enterprise Car parking for redevelopment of former nursery 4 117 sq m Whitemoss Cottage, Whitemoss Grove, East Kilbride, G74 3ED Community and Enterprise Garden Ground/Parking 4 195 sq m 16 Grenville Drive, Cambuslang G72 8DS Housing and Technical Garden Ground 4 40 sq m Land to the rear of 41-53 Gateside St, Hamilton, ML37JG Housing and Technical Encroachment rectification 4 Value Bands 1 – over £1 million 2 – £500,000 to £999,999 3 – £100,000 to £499,999 4 – less than £100,000 37
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Executive Committee Date of Meeting: 1 April 2026 Report by: Chief Executive Subject: After School Provision in South Lanarkshire 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide a timeline for the reporting on after school provision in South Lanarkshire, as agreed at Council on 11 March 2026 [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that, further to the motion, as amended, agreed at the 11 March 2026 Full Council meeting, the timeline for the reporting on after school provision in South Lanarkshire be noted. 3. Background 3.1. At the meeting of South Lanarkshire Council on 11 March 2026, the following motion, as amended, was agreed:- ‘The Council notes the range of after-school care provided across South Lanarkshire, including provision on the Council estate, and considers that good-quality after-school care can enhance communities, support families and improve outcomes for children and young people. The Council further notes the range of providers and models of provision available across Scotland, including not-for-profit provision. The Council commits to working with partners, including South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, to create a supportive environment for after-school provision to emerge across South Lanarkshire, subject to legal and commercial constraints, and requests that a report be brought forward to a future meeting of the Executive Committee addressing:- 1. The extent and mix of after school provision across South Lanarkshire. 2. Current and emerging issues in the development of after school provision. This should include consideration of the following; - A plan for engagement with our employability partners such as Routes to Work South for example, who offer “Making it Work for Parents”, to understand more about the barriers faced by parents, and how services can and do support them. 8 43
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- Consideration of the work and research of agencies such as One Parent Families Scotland and Parenting Across Scotland, to understand more about the particular needs of one-parent families. - Inclusion of the experiences of childminders, including our partnership childminders, to recognise their place in the after-school care landscape - Exploration of how any work in this area could tie into the wider Marmot Place work being carried out by the Council, both in terms of data-gathering and strategic planning, since research has shown that there are socioeconomic variations in the use of after-school provision.” 3. Steps the Council can take to support the development of after school provision, including on the Council-owned estate. 4. The potential for Community Wealth Building approaches to support new after- school provision. Any report which recommends engagement exercises to understand the after-school landscape in South Lanarkshire must clearly state how the views and lived experience of children and young people will be captured, to meet our obligations to include their voices in the Council’s planning and delivery of services.’ 4. Timeline for Review 4.1. At the Full Council meeting, the Chief Executive undertook to provide an update to this Committee on the timeline for the agreed reporting on After School Provision. 4.2. The anticipated timeline is outlined below:- Action Start Date Anticipated Completion Date Working group to progress a number of workstreams including:- investigate current after school provision and types of providers supports available to parents/carers available research information benchmarking with other local authorities evaluation of the Council owned estate links to Marmot Place work potential for Community Wealth Building approaches 23 March 2026 30 September 2026 Engagement with providers, parents, young people and employability partners. 20 April 2026 31 August 2026 Submission of initial findings report to Executive Committee. 28 October 2026 44
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5. Employee Implications 5.1. There are no employee implications at the current time. Work will be undertaken within existing staff resources. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. There are no financial implications in terms of this report. 7. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 7.1. There are no climate change, sustainability or environmental implications in terms of this report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no implications in terms of risk. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. There was no requirement to carry out an integrated impact assessment in relation to the content of this report. 9.2. The consultation and engagement arrangements are outlined in section 4.2. of the report. Paul Manning Chief Executive 12 March 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Outcomes/Priorities Focused on people and their needs We will work to put people first and reduce inequality Caring, connected, sustainable communities Inspiring learners, transforming learning, strengthening partnerships Our children and young people thrive Previous References South Lanarkshire Council – 11 March 2026 List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Kevin Carr, Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Ext: 3838 (Tel: 01698 453838) E-mail: kevin.carr@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 45
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