Agenda Document Pack - Hamilton Area Committee - 24/06/2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 16 June 2026 Dear Councillor Hamilton Area Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid - Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Paul Manning Chief Executive Members Allan Falconer (Chair), Mo Razzaq (Depute Chair), Andy Carmichael, Maureen Chalmers, Ross Clark, Maureen Devlin (ex officio), Colin Dewar, Mary Donnelly, Celine Handibode, Graeme Horne, Martin Hose, Cal Johnston-Dempsey, Gavin Keatt (ex officio), Kenny McCreary, Mark McGeever, Davie McLachlan, Richard Nelson, John Ross, Bert Thomson, Helen Toner 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Hamilton Area Committee held on 29 April 2026 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Noting 3 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - 2025/2026 Scrutiny Report Presentation by W Wilkinson, Station Commander, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 4 Community Impact - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Report dated 5 May 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 8 5 Education Resources - Participatory Budgeting Report dated 1 June 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources). (Copy attached) 9 - 16 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 4 June 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 20 Item(s) for Decision 7 Community Grant Applications Report dated 3 June 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 21 - 24 Urgent Business 8 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Laura Cunningham Clerk Telephone: 07385 370044 Clerk Email: laura.cunningham2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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HAMILTON AREA COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 29 April 2026 Chair: Councillor Allan Falconer Councillors Present: Councillor Andy Carmichael, Councillor Maureen Chalmers, Councillor Ross Clark, Councillor Maureen Devlin, Councillor Colin Dewar, Councillor Martin Hose, Councillor Cal Johnston- Dempsey, Councillor Gavin Keatt, Councillor Kenny McCreary, Councillor Davie McLachlan, Councillor Mo Razzaq (Depute), Councillor John Ross, Councillor Bert Thomson, Councillor Helen Toner Councillors' Apologies: Councillor Mary Donnelly, Councillor Celine Handibode, Councillor Graeme Horne, Councillor Mark McGeever, Councillor Richard Nelson Attending: Education Resources F Thomson, Locality Manager Finance and Corporate Resources L Cunningham, Administration Officer; S Jessup, Administration Assistant Death of Councillor Lesley McDonald The Chair referred to the death of Councillor Lesley McDonald, an elected member for Council Electoral Ward 20 (Larkhall). As a mark of respect, all present observed a minute’s silence. 1 Declaration of Interests The following interest was declared:-. Councillor(s) Item(s) Nature of Interest(s) Keatt Community Grant Applications ♦ Hamilton District Twinning Association (HA/7/26) Member of Hamilton District Twinning Association Councillor Chalmers made a transparency statement in relation to item 3 of the agenda – Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Service Activity in the Hamilton locality, as she co- chaired the Community Learning and Development(CLD) Strategy Board. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Hamilton Area Committee held on 11 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 Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Activity in Hamilton Area A report dated 14 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the delivery of Youth, Family and Community Learning (YFCL) Service provision in the Hamilton locality. The YFCL Service delivered a range of Community Learning and Development (CLD) programmes, projects and activities across South Lanarkshire. CLD was an educational practice that supported individuals and groups in improving their skills and reaching their full potential. CLD was rooted in a commitment to the principles of social justice, empowerment, inclusion, and access to services and opportunities, regardless of life circumstances. It was delivered within a framework of legislation and statutory guidance, particularly as defined in ‘The Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013’ and the ‘CLD Strategic Guidance for Community Planning Partnerships: CLD’. The YFCL Service used a range of delivery methods, initiatives and interventions to deliver CLD outcomes, as detailed in paragraph 3.4 of the report. Sections 4 to 12 of the report provided detailed information on the following range of engagement, impact and services delivered within the Hamilton locality, together with developments in service delivery during 2024/2025:- centre-based youth work and outreach activity adult learning Adult Literacy and Numeracy (ALN) English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) YFCL works in schools awards participation and volunteering workforce development locality reporting, including a summary of the work of the Larkhall, Hamilton and Whitehill Universal Connections There followed a lengthy discussion, during which the Locality Manager responded to members’ points and questions on various aspects of the report. The Committee decided: (1) that the scale and scope of services delivered by the Youth, Family and Community Learning Service be noted; and (2) that the activities and impact of services delivered to meet the needs of targeted young people, adults and families be noted. 4 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Hamilton Area Committee to 24 February 2027. As part of future arrangements, members were invited to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme. A request was made for an update to be provided on cost-of-living issues. 4
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The Committee decided: that the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Hamilton Area Committee to 24 February 2027 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 11 February 2026 (Paragraph 7)] 5 Playscheme Grant Applications 2026/2027 A report dated 13 April 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for playscheme grant funding for 2026/2027. The playscheme funding allowed an allocation of £660 to be made to playschemes that operated over the summer, October and Easter holiday periods with £440 for the summer period only and £110 for each of the October and Easter periods. The Committee decided: that a playscheme grant of £440 be awarded to Childcare in the Community, Hamilton (PS/HA/1/26). [Reference: Minutes of 4 June 2025 (Paragraph 8)] 6 Community Grant Applications A report dated 10 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on:- ♦ 5 applications for community grant to be met from the 2026/2027 budget ♦ 7 community grants which had been dealt with by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, during the period 11 February to 31 March 2026 to ensure that the 2025/2026 budget was utilised as fully as possible The Chair responded to a member’s question in relation to consideration of the criteria and methodology used to determine community grant amounts. The Committee decided: (1) that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant Eddlewood Bowling Club Ladies’ Section, Hamilton (HA/2/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Amount Awarded: £300 (b) Applicant Dalserf Church Guild, Larkhall (HA/3/26) Purpose of Grant Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded: £350 (c) Applicant Larkhall New Parish Church Guild Outings Fund (HA/4/26) Purpose of Grant Outing Amount Awarded £300 (d) Applicant Strutherhill and Birkenshaw (SAB) Action Group, Larkhall (HA/6/26) Purpose of Grant Start-up costs – equipment and materials Amount Awarded £300 5
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(e) Applicant Hamilton District Twinning Association (HDTA) (HA/7/26) Purpose of Grant Outing and entrance fees Amount Awarded £350 Councillor Keatt, having declared an interest in the above application, withdrew from the meeting during its consideration (2) that the action taken during the period 11 February to 31 March 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve the award of community grants from the 2025/2026 budget, as detailed in Appendix 1 to the report, be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 11 February 2026 (Paragraph 8)] 7 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 6
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Hamilton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 24 June 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Community Impact - South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] introduce the first area focused impact presentation from South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC), as detailed with the performance framework aligned to the Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation: - [recs] (1) that the contents of the report and associated presentation, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Commissioning Plan for services delivered by SLLC, was approved at Executive Committee on 25 June 2025. The first Plan covers the period 2025 to 2027, with future iterations to span a five-year period to align with each new Council Plan. 3.2. The Plan holds SLLC as the strategic lead and sole provider of all leisure and culture services on behalf of the Council and defines the strategic ‘ask’ of SLLC over the medium to long term, in support of the council’s own priorities and outcomes. 3.3. In response to each new Commissioning Plan, SLLC will develop its own 5-year strategy to ensure the resources available to the SCIO are directed in the best way and at the right time to successfully deliver on the Councils’ priorities and outcomes. 4. Performance Framework 4.1. On 3 December 2025, the Executive Committee approved a new outcome focused performance framework aligned to the Commissioning Plan, consisting of: an annual report to Community and Enterprise Resources Committee in November/ December each year interim area-focused presentations to each of the Area Committees in May/June each year 4 7
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4.2. This is the first of the area focused presentations for the Hamilton area. It is intended to provide local elected members with a snapshot of the impact that SLLC is having within these communities aligned to the key strategic objectives for SLLC and the Council. 5. Employee Implications 5.1. There are no employee implications as a result of this report. 6. Financial Implications 6.1. The new Commissioning Plan will help to facilitate longer term financial planning and ensure a financially sustainable relationship between the Council and SLLC. 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 within this report. 8. Other Implications 8.1. There are no other implications or risks in terms of the information contained within this report. 9. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 9.1. An Integrated Impact Assessment was undertaken as part of the development of the Commissioning Plan and is available to view on the Council website. 9.2. There is also no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 5 May 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Caring, connected, sustainable communities People live the healthiest lives possible Previous References None List of Background Papers Executive Committee Report 25 June 2025: Commissioning Plan for Services Delivered by SLLC Executive Committee Report 3 December 2025: Commissioning Plan for Services Delivered by SLLC – Performance Framework Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Gillian Simpson, Head of Strategy and Governance, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Tel: 01698 454319 E-mail: gillian.simpson2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 8
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Participatory Budgeting – Update for Hamilton Area Committee June 2026 Service Area Education Lead Officer Laura Horn 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 ? Progress update since last Area Committee 2025/2026 Participatory Budgeting (PB )Activity within Education Resources: The implementation of Participatory Budgeting (PB) within South Lanarkshire schools continues to operate as an established element of core business, following the systems and processes adopted in previous years. Prior to the summer break, Head Teachers were advised that PB would continue into session 2025/2026. They were instructed to allocate a minimum of 5% of their 2025/2026 Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) to PB and to nominate a staff member responsible for leading and facilitating this work. Schools were also reminded that PB principles apply across the full PEF allocation, in line with the PEF National Operational Guidance, and were therefore encouraged to allocate more than the minimum 5% where appropriate. On 2 September 2025, a PB training session was delivered to Head Teachers and PB Leads who either required a refresher or were new to the role. Participants received an overview of the PB process and were guided through a presentation outlining expectations, timelines, and available support. The session also highlighted key learning from the previous year and signposted schools to resources and examples of effective practice. Following the event, the presentation was shared with all schools via the PB Teams page and email. Subsequently, Head Teachers confirmed the proportion of their 2025/2026 PEF allocation to be committed to PB. This information was submitted to Education Resources as part of the 2025/2026 PEF Profile of Spend on 10 October 2025. The PB Teams page continues to play a central role in promoting effective practice across schools and providing ongoing, real-time support to PB Leads. 2025/2026 PB Activity within the Hamilton Area: Schools across the Hamilton area have collectively allocated £262,299.80, representing approximately 8% of their total £3,665.162.00 Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) allocation, to support Participatory Budgeting (PB) activity during session 2025/2026. This demonstrates a strong and consistent commitment across schools to embedding PB as a key mechanism for enabling meaningful stakeholder engagement in decision-making. 5 9
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Learning Community Amount of PEF Average % to PB Amount of PB Calderside Academy £1,055,023 9% £87,787.75 Hamilton Grammar £464,045.00 11% £41,853.85 Holy Cross £531,599.00 6% £30,225.90 Larkhall Academy £832,700.00 6% £51,962.05 St. John Ogilvie £523,060.00 7% £32,241.50 Uddingston Grammar £258,735.00 7% £18,228.75 TOTALS £3,665.162.00 8% £262,299.80 This data demonstrates ongoing commitment across Learning Communities to integrating PB principles within their PEF planning, with some schools choosing to exceed the minimum 5% requirement based on local priorities. Appendix 1 provides further detail on PB allocations at an individual school level, highlighting the percentage of PEF each school has committed to PB for session 2025/2026. Stage 2 : Post Consultation: St John Ogilvie High School Case Study • What happens next ? • Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval) Case Study: The St John Ogilvie High School Participatory Budget project focused on reducing the cost of the school day, with £14,000 allocated to support pupils and families. Consultation involved Junior Leadership pupils and S6 Cost of the School Day ambassadors, who identified key priorities such as uniform support and funding for school trips. Voting took place through year group assemblies and communication with staff and parents, ensuring a broad and inclusive decision-making process. The chosen approach allowed funding to be shared between uniform provision and trips. Uniform vouchers provide families with dignity, choice, and financial relief, while also maintaining the school’s ethos. Trip funding enables more pupils, especially those facing financial challenges, to access valuable experiences linked to learning and personal development. Expected outcomes include improved inclusion, increased participation in school activities, and enhanced academic and social skills. The project builds on previous success, with uniform voucher uptake rising significantly in recent years. Impact is already evident, with many pupils attending a range of trips. Parental engagement is strong, with families involved in consultation, voting, and ongoing evaluation. Overall, the initiative promotes equity, supports wellbeing, and ensures all pupils have equal opportunities to succeed. Next Steps: PB is now fully embedded in SLC schools through the Pupil Equity Funding. Schools will continue to allocate a minimum of 5% of their Pupil Equity Funding to be subject to PB year on year. 10
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Appendix 1: PB Allocation per school and final project Calderside Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Auchinraith Primary School £188,650.00 15% £28,297.50 Educational excursions and Residentials Calderside Academy £225,400.00 5% £11,270.00 Educational excursions David Livingstone Memorial Primary School £62,645.00 10% £6,264.50 Subsidise the cost of educational excursions and transport Glenlee Primary School £139,650.00 10% £13,965.00 School Excursion Transport Hamilton School for the Deaf £14,700.00 25% £3,675.00 Excursions and transport costs (swimming, transport to trips, sporting events, meeting Deaf peers, BSL Events) High Blantyre Primary School £76,628.00 5% £3,797.00 Educational excursions Kear Campus £36,750.00 5% £1,837.50 Improving classroom areas, outdoor experiences and uniforms Neilsland Primary School £68,600.00 5% £3,430.00 Chutes, new playground painting and Tuck Shop and outdoor classroom Townhill Primary School £45,325.00 5% £2,266.25 Educational excursions Udston Primary £120,725.00 5% £5,390.00 A mixture of digital, Clubs and trips and excursions Woodhead Primary School £75,950.00 10% £7595.00 Cover the cost of educational excursions TOTALS £1,055,023.00 9% £87,787.75 Hamilton Grammar Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Beckford Primary £66,960.00 10% £6,696.00 Classroom resources Chatelherault Primary School £41,040.00 19% £7,797.60 Health and Wellbeing - School playground revamp - Outdoor Gym and mini Trim Trail Hamilton Grammar School £149,450.00 5% £7,472.50 Continue to provide Grab n Go Free breakfast Quarter Primary School £9,720.00 10% £972.00 Sumdog & Outdoor Loose Parts St John's Primary School (Hamilton) £75,600.00 17% £12,852.00 More forest school More Rainbow Room/ Nurture After school clubs Renew playground and play resources Woodside Primary School £121,275.00 5% £6,063.75 After School Clubs/Enterprise Activities TOTALS £464,045.00 11% £41,853.85 11
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Holy Cross Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Holy Cross High School £149,450.00 7% £10,461.50 Expanded Breakfast Club Our Lady and St Anne's Primary £83,300.00 5% £4,165.00 Educational excursions St Athanasius' Primary School £40,425.00 5% £2,021.25 Educational excursions and Forest Schools St Bride's Primary School (Bothwell) £32,400.00 5% £1,620.00 Cooking equipment St Elizabeth's Primary School £56,600.00 5% £2830.00 Cost of the School Day: Subsidize educational outings, visitors, specialists. St John the Baptist Primary School £9899.00 10% £989.90 Helping to pay for school trips and buses for trip St John's Primary School (Blackwood) £16,200.00 6% £972.00 Whole school excursion St Mary's Primary School (Hamilton) £39,200.00 5% £1,960.00 outdoor equipment St Mary's Primary School (Lanark) £23,275.00 5% £1,163.75 Subsidise buses/trips and STEM resources St Mary's Primary School (Larkhall) £12,250.00 5% £612.50 Sports Equipment St Patrick's Primary School £12,250.00 5% £612.50 Educational excursions St Paul's Primary School £56,350.00 5% £2,817.50 Educational excursions TOTALS £531,599.00 6% £30,225.90 12
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Larkhall Academy Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Craigbank Primary School £67,375.00 5% £3,368.75 Cost of the school day / sports coaching Dalserf Primary £18,375.00 6% £1,102.80 Zero cost to Educational excursions Glengowan Primary School £50,760.00 5% £2,538.00 Staffing Hareleeshill Primary School £115,150.00 5% £5,757.50 Creating a school Wellbeing Hub Larkhall Academy £211,925.00 9% £19,073.25 Uniform/subsidise school trips/counselling/family services Machanhill Primary School £83,300.00 7% £5831.00 Play resources and Educational excursions / school clubs Netherburn Primary School £50,225.00 5% £2,511.25 Educational excursions Newfield Primary School £66,150.00 5% £3,307.50 Educational excursions Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School £117,600.00 5% £5,880.00 Educational excursions Stonehouse Primary School £51,840.00 5% £2,592.00 Sensory Resources and Life Skills were almost equal TOTALS £832,700.00 6% £51,962.05 St. John Ogilvie Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project St Blane's Primary School £58,800.00 10% £5,880.00 Bikes St Cuthbert's Primary School £71,050.00 5% £3,552.50 Class resources St John Ogilvie High School £142,100.00 5% £7,105.00 More forest school, More Rainbow Room/ Nurture, After school clubs, Renew playground and play resources St Joseph's Primary School £75,950.00 8% £6,028.00 coaches/club leaders and financial help towards educational excursions St Mark's Primary School £18,360.00 10% £1,836.00 Educational excursions St Ninian's Primary School £94,325.00 5% £4,716.25 Library Refresh, Technology and Supporting Digital Learning St Peter's Primary School £62,475.00 5% £3,123.75 Educational excursions /Fun events, After school clubs, Outdoor Learning resources TOTALS £523,060.00 7% £32,241.50 13
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Uddingston Grammar Learning Community Name of school PEF Budget % to PB PB Allocated Final choice of project Bothwell Primary School £50,225.00 5% £2,511.25 Technology Muiredge Primary School £34,560.00 5% £1,728.00 Buses for whole school trip Newton Farm Primary School £90,650.00 9% £8,158.50 Educational excursions /Workshops in classes Uddingston Grammar School £83,300.00 7% £5,831.00 Uniform bank, Subsidised resources / educational excursions, Stationery bank TOTALS £258,735.00 7% £18,228.75 14
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Hamilton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 24 June 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 Hamilton Area Committee to 24 February 2027 invite members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the report and the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Hamilton Area Committee to 24 February 2027, attached as an appendix to the report, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it was agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform future agendas. The outline forward programme for Hamilton Area Committee to 24 February 2027 is attached, for members’ information, as an appendix to the report. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. There are no financial implications. 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no Climate Change, Sustainability or Environmental implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 6 17
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8. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 8.1. The report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy or recommend a change to an existing policy, function or strategy and, therefore, no impact assessment is required. 8.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 4 June 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:- Laura Cunningham, Administration Officer Tel: 07385 370 044 E-mail: laura.cunningham2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 18
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APPENDIX HAMILTON AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 23 September 2026 Community Engagement Update Jennifer Kerr Annual Housing and Homelessness Update 2025/2026 Housing and Technical Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 2 December 2026 Police Scotland Presentation Community Grants Police Scotland Finance and Corporate Resources 24 February 2027 Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Note:- Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 19
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. Report Agenda Item Report to: Hamilton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 24 June 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 7 community groups in the Hamilton Area Committee area from the 2026/2027 community grant budget 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: 78th Lanarkshire (3rd Blantyre) Scout Group (HA/5/26) Purpose of Grant: Entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £661 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £500 Recommendation: £350 (uniformed organisation) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: The Art Room, Burnbank, Hamilton (HA/8/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing and materials Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £400 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £400 Recommendation: £350 (full amount for outing and materials) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Larkhall Burns Club (HA/7/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £275 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £275 Recommendation: £275 (outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 7 21
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(d) Applicant: Earnock Residents’ Association, Hamilton (HA/10/26) Purpose of Grant: Administration and publicity costs Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £500 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £500 Recommendation: £500 (Administration and publicity costs) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: Hillhouse Parish Church Men’s Club, Hamilton (HA/11/26) 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 (f) Applicant: Hamilton and Blantyre Litter Pickers (HA/12/26) Purpose of Grant: Equipment and materials Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £1,000 (equipment and materials) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (g) Applicant: South Lanarkshire Muslim Welfare Society, Hamilton (HA/13/26) Purpose of Grant: Outing and entrance fees Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £350 (outing and entrance fees) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere to the conditions of the grant award. Applications are invited continually throughout the year. 3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- fund activities and projects which bring community benefit involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment 22
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3.3. Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community for the Hamilton Area Committee area in 2026/2027 is as follows: - Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Community grants previous allocated £2,040 Community grants allocated in this report £3,025 Remaining balance £20,685 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 of 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) 3 June 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 Hamilton Area Committee – 29 April 2026 List of Background Papers Individual application forms Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Geraldine Wilkinson, Clerical Assistant Ext: 4818 (Tel: 01698 454818) E-mail: geraldine.wilkinson@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 23
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