Agenda Document Pack - Hamilton Area Committee - 11/02/2026
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Tuesday, 03 February 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, 11 February 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, Colin Dewar, Mary Donnelly, Celine Handibode, Graeme Horne, Martin Hose, Cal Johnston-Dempsey, Gavin Keatt, Kenny McCreary, Lesley McDonald, 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 12 November 2025 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Item(s) for Noting 3 Delivering a Lasting Impact - Routes to Work South Presentation Presentation by N McNaughton, Deputy Chief Executive, Routes to Work South 4 Chatelherault Country Park Masterplan Report dated 13 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources). (Copy attached) 7 - 10 5 Housing and Technical Resources - Participatory Budgeting Update 2025/2026 Report dated 27 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Housing and Technical Resources). (Copy attached) 11 - 16 6 Hamilton Common Good - Update Report Report dated 21 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 17 - 24 7 Forward Programme for Future Meetings Report dated 19 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 25 - 28 Item(s) for Decision 8 Community Grant Applications Report dated 27 January 2026 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources). (Copy attached) 29 - 32 Urgent Business 9 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 Committee Room 1, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 12 November 2025 Chair: Councillor Allan Falconer Councillors Present: Councillor Andy Carmichael, Councillor Ross Clark, Councillor Maureen Devlin, Councillor Colin Dewar, Councillor Mary Donnelly, Councillor Martin Hose, Councillor Cal Johnston-Dempsey, Councillor Gavin Keatt, Councillor Kenny McCreary, Councillor Lesley McDonald, Councillor Davie McLachlan, Councillor Mo Razzaq (Depute), Councillor John Ross, Councillor Bert Thomson Councillors’ Apologies: Councillor Maureen Chalmers, Councillor Celine Handibode, Councillor Graeme Horne, Councillor Mark McGeever, Councillor Richard Nelson, Councillor Helen Toner Attending: Chief Executive’s Office A Hopkins-Simpson, Development Officer; J Kerr, Community Engagement Manager Education Resources E Fitzpatrick, Headteacher, St Mary’s Primary School; A Jessimer, Lead Officer Finance and Corporate Resources L Cunningham, Administration Officer; A Norris, Administration Assistant; T Slater, Administration Adviser Housing and Technical Resources J Read, Strategy and Policy Adviser Also Attending: Police Scotland Area Inspector M Chivers; Chief Inspector S McArthur; Sergeant S McDonald 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Hamilton Area Committee held on 3 September 2025 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Local Policing Annual Update Chief Inspector S McArthur, Area Inspector M Chivers and Sergeant S McDonald, Police Scotland gave a presentation providing an update on police activity within Hamilton and Larkhall which was focused and strategically aligned with Operation Evolve, Police Scotland’s 2030 vision. Information was provided on various activities to tackle key issues including:- violent crime and anti-social behaviour 2 3
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sexual crime/gender-based abuse online safety/protecting the most vulnerable road safety acquisitive crime serious and organised crime/substance induced harm Having responded to members’ questions, the officers from Police Scotland were thanked for their informative presentation. The Committee decided: that the presentation be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 14 August 2024 (Paragraph 3)] 4 Education Scotland Report - St Mary's Primary School, Hamilton A report dated 29 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Education Resources) was submitted on the outcome of the inspection of St Mary’s Primary School, Hamilton by Education Scotland. The inspection had taken place in May 2025 as part of a national sample of primary education and the report by Education Scotland had been published on 19 August 2025. A number of particular strengths of the school had been identified. Areas for continued improvement, agreed with the school and education authority, had been incorporated into the school’s improvement plan. Education Scotland had intimated that they would make no further visits in connection with this inspection. A Jessimer, Lead Officer and E Fitzpatrick, Headteacher, having spoken on key aspects of the report, were congratulated on the positive inspection. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. 5 Community Engagement Team Update 2024/2025 A report dated 30 October 2025 by the Chief Executive was submitted providing an update on the work of the Community Engagement Team in Hamilton between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. Neighbourhood planning activity was first initiated in South Lanarkshire in 2017 and aimed to tackle inequalities and improve outcomes for local people living in some of South Lanarkshire’s most deprived areas. The Community Engagement Team was established in 2019 to develop community empowerment and participation on behalf of the Council and deliver its duties within the Community Planning Partnership (CPP). The team had co-produced 9 neighbourhood plans in South Lanarkshire’s areas that experienced inequalities and had at least 1 data zone in the top 5% of the most deprived areas of Scotland included in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD). A 10th plan for East Kilbride South was currently in progress. Information was provided on the other areas of work the team undertook in relation to tackling poverty and community capacity building, including:- neighbourhood planning areas placed based Participatory Budgeting, as detailed at Appendix 3 4
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the Can Do Community Fund community asset transfers the community wishlist period positive in community venues support to community partnerships An annual report for all neighbourhood plans was attached as Appendix 1 to the report which would be shared with local communities. Officers responded to members’ questions on various aspects of the report and undertook to:- liaise with a member in relation to the timing of “Our Place Our Plan” Stakeholder Group meetings provide a member with the formulas and boundaries in relation to Participatory Budgeting allocations. Members commended the Community Engagement Team for all the work it carried out. The Committee decided: that the report be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 15 May 2024 (Paragraph 6)] 6 Forward Programme for Future Meetings A report dated 23 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Hamilton Area Committee to 23 September 2026. As part of future arrangements, members were invited to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme. The Committee decided: that the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Hamilton Area Committee to 23 September 2026 be noted. [Reference: Minutes of 3 September 2025 (Paragraph 6)] 7 Community Grant Applications A report dated 27 October 2025 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on 2 applications for community grant. There followed a discussion during which members debated the amounts that should be allocated for community grants. Following discussion, Councillor Falconer, seconded by Councillor Razzaq, moved that the recommendations for the community grants, as detailed at section 2.1 of the report, be approved. Councillor Dewar, seconded by Councillor Donnelly, moved as an amendment that the total eligible amounts applied for be approved. On a vote being taken using the electronic voting system, 5 members voted for the amendment, and 10 members voted for the motion which was declared carried. The Committee decided: that community grants be awarded as follows:- (a) Applicant: St Mary’s For All SCIO, Hamilton (HA/20/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment, administration and publicity costs Amount Awarded: £300 5
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(b) Applicant: Udston Primary School Parent Council, Hamilton (HA/25/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Amount Awarded: £525 [Reference: Minutes of 3 September 2025 (Paragraph 7)] 8 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: 11 February 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) Subject: Chatelherault Country Park Masterplan 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- update members on the work undertaken to develop a Masterplan for Chatelherault Country Park which provides a strategic approach for development and investment over the next ten years 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- (1) that it be noted that the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee approved the strategic approach for development and investment in Chatelherault at its meeting on 7 October 2025; (2) that it be noted that a series of investment proposals have been identified to deliver beneficial and impactful improvements to Chatelherault for which external funding opportunities will be sought, and; (3) that it be noted that investigations are underway to establish the deliverability of the identified Phase 1 White Bridge project. 3. Background 3.1. In March 2024, following a competitive procurement exercise, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services appointed Turner and Townsend Project Management (TTPM) to assemble and lead a multidisciplinary design team to undertake a master planning exercise for Chatelherault and Calderglen Country Parks. The multidisciplinary design team comprises Landscape Architect, Architects, Civil and Structural Engineers, Transport Consultant, Planning Consultant, Forestry Consultant, Property Agent and Cost Consultant. 3.2. In consultation with the Council and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC), the design team were asked to develop a suite of bespoke strategic documents and supporting intelligence, including Masterplans and Green Book Business Cases, for both Chatelherault and Calderglen setting out the context for development and investment over the next 10 years. Each Masterplan reflects the shared aspiration to maintain Chatelherault and Calderglen as regional destinations offering vibrant and welcoming facilities which are linked to, and contribute towards, the regeneration of surrounding communities. 4 7
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3.3. In addition to the masterplans, Forestry Management Plans (FMP) are also being updated for each park to ensure effective planning, management, and enhancements to maintain ecological, historical, and user-experience value. The FMP will help protect historic features, sensitive habitats and special landscapes for the enjoyment of visitors. 3.4. The consultancy work was fully funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 4. Consultation and Engagement 4.1. TTPM facilitated workshops attended by colleagues from across the Council and SLLC on topics including but not limited to heritage, woodland management, branding, commercial opportunities, risk, location and access. The Council facilitated broad stakeholder engagement including targeted briefings and discussions with elected members, SLLC Board, Historic Environment Scotland, local residents and sports clubs. Initial public consultation events took place at Chatelherault Country Park during August 2024 and included an online survey which received 658 responses. 4.2. The intelligence gathered from this wide-ranging consultation and stakeholder engagement, together with specialist input from the multidisciplinary design team, has informed the development of investment proposals for Chatelherault Country Park. 4.3. Follow up public engagement sessions were held at Chatelherault during late August, early September 2025 to share the proposed strategic approach and present the draft proposals. This on-site engagement was supported by a dedicated website and once again, the public had the opportunity to complete an online survey which received 550 responses. 5. Short List of Investment Proposals 5.1. The Chatelherault Country Park Masterplan has been informed by the short list of investment proposals as detailed below. Chatelherault Investment Proposals Architectural Interventions Visitor Experience Enhanced visitor centre including re-configuration of arrival space and transformation of the café, exhibition and conference area with new roof-top orangery Heritage Repairs and upgrades to Grade A Listed Hunting Lodge Landscape Interventions Access Enhance paths/landscape surrounding visitor centre and central facilities Play Expansion and upgrade of the existing adventure playground Parking Existing overflow car park formalised including integrated drainage and electric car charging infrastructure Infrastructure and Servicing 8
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Events Infrastructure Power/ water/Wi-Fi infrastructure distributed around the park for events. Infrastructure works include the addition of a new gatehouse building to service the play park and events, including sanitary facilities, community room and shop Paths Infrastructure Reinstating the White Bridge 5.2. The delivery of these investment proposals is contingent upon the availability of funding. The Council will use the Masterplan and investment proposals to actively explore and pursue external funding opportunities as they become available. 5.3. As the proposals are implemented, it is anticipated that the overall sustainability of the park will improve supporting ongoing investment in other aspects of the park over time. For example, additional improvements may include:- Signage Strategy - Site-wide replacement of signs and addition of new signs particularly at key points. This may include integrated lighting, braille, mapping information and QR codes to link to a website. Arts Strategy - Public sculpture could be located at key gateways. Repairs to Trails - Around 30% of the trail network in Chatelherault, including stepped areas, could benefit from improvement. Enhancing Biodiversity - There is scope for a management plan for wildflower meadow reinstatement. 6. Phase 1 Projects 6.1. The Council’s approved budget for 2025/2026 includes an allocation of £0.800 million towards the reinstatement of the White Bridge, Chatelherault’s Phase 1 project. In addition, Facilities, Waste and Grounds have a budget of £0.200 million giving a total project budget of £1 million. 6.2. To secure continuation of service in relation to the Masterplan exercise, the Council has appointed TTPM to manage the delivery of this project through Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work stages 3 to 7. 6.3 The White Bridge project is still in the early stages of development with project scope, cost and viability being determined. There are a number of technical issues challenging this project including new regulations imposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency which the team are working through. 7. Employee Implications 7.1. The project has been supported by officers in Enterprise and Sustainable Development (ESD), with input from colleagues across Community and Enterprise Resources and SLLC. 7.2. Delivery of the Phase 1 project is also being supported by ESD employees. 8. Financial Implications 8.1. The Council’s approved budget for 2025/2026 includes an allocation of £0.800 million towards the reinstatement of the White Bridge, Chatelherault’s Phase 1 project. In addition, Facilities, Waste and Grounds have a budget of £0.200 million giving a total project budget of £1 million. 9
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8.2 The completed Masterplan and supporting intelligence will be used to pursue significant external investment in Council assets and support external funding bids to a range of sources including UK Government, Scottish Government, Heritage Lottery Fund etc. 9. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 9.1. The proposed projects have a strong net zero focus and will contribute towards the Council’s Sustainable Development and Climate Change Strategy. 10. Other Implications 10.1. The masterplan sets the vision for investment in Chatelherault Country Park over the next 10 years. The investment required is significant and will be reliant on the Council securing external funding. 11. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 11.1. An Integrated Impact Assessment has been undertaken, and can be found on the Council’s website via Chatelherault Country Park Masterplan IIA 11.2. Consultation has been ongoing throughout the development of the Masterplan including two rounds of public engagement, in Summer 2024 and Summer 2025. As investment proposals are further developed, additional consultation including the establishment of a stakeholder group will be undertaken. Kevin Carr Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) 13 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Focused on people and their needs Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Ambitious, self-aware and improving We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places. People live the healthiest lives possible. Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Chatelherault and Calderglen Country Parks Masterplans and associated Phase 1 Projects, Community and Enterprise Committee, 7 October 2025 List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Pauline Crisp, Team Leader Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services pauline.crisp@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 10
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Update for Hamilton Area Committee Participatory Budgeting 2025/2026 – Update for Area Committee Service Area Estate Improvement Budget/HIP Environmental Programme Lead Officer David Edgar, Area Housing Manager Stage 1: Pre-Consultation • What are we asking the public for their view on (what service is it / description etc)? • How much funding are we asking about? • Who are we asking, • How are we doing this? • When are we doing this? • When will we report back? Estate Improvement Budget The Estate Improvement Budget totals £40,000 and is split evenly across the 4 housing divisions of South Lanarkshire. Each Local Housing Management Team can direct the funding towards projects or improvements highlighted as a priority by customers. Although limited in value, the budget is ideally suited to a participatory budgeting approach as it often funds a number of smaller projects that are important to customers and can affect their quality of life. Following discussions with local tenants, five projects have been delivered within the Hamilton division so far in relation to: • Preventing dumping of waste at Meikle Earnock Road • Renewing fencing at Furnace Road • Installing bollard at William Drive/Jeanette Avenue • Removing overgrown trees at Duncan Graham Street • Replacing fencing at Castle Street/Grammar School Square Housing Revenue Account budget for 2025/2026 - Housing Investment Programme Engagement with tenants on the overall Housing Revenue Account budget for the 2025/2026 period, and the proposed level and focus of the Housing Investment Programme, took place as part of the annual resource budgetary consultation process, which included a series of focus groups and meetings with customers, and an online survey that received 1,335 responses. The Environmental aspect of the Housing Investment Programme (the ‘Environmental Programme’) is a significant budget area that covers a wide range of projects that seek to improve the quality and energy efficiency of the council’s domestic housing stock. Examples of projects within this budget area can include replacement doors and windows within properties, or redevelopment of communal areas in multi-storey buildings or sheltered housing facilities. Not all projects included within this budget area are suitable for a participatory budgeting approach, however for those that are officers will ensure the required element of choice and voting opportunities are offered to customers and appropriately recorded. To date, one participatory budgeting project is underway in the Hamilton division: • Ongoing improvements at the Shawlands Crescent Gypsy/Traveller site in line with the Masterplan developed in partnership with residents. 5 11
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Stage 2: Post Consultation • The outcome of the PB activity • What happens next? • Further reporting requirements (eg required Committee approval) Estate Improvement Budget To date, £7,776 from the Estate Improvement Budget has been spent in the Hamilton division during 2025/2026 on a range of tenant priorities. • In response to feedback from residents in Meikle Earnock Road about a common area being used to dump unwanted items, a new gate and fencing was installed to prevent access to the area. • Following contact from residents in Furnace Road, Quarter, the fencing at the playpark was renewed. • In response to discussions with residents in Duncan Graham Street in Larkhall, overgrown trees were removed and new secure fencing installed. • Following feedback from residents in Castle Street and Grammar School Square, fencing at a pathway linking properties was replaced. • In response to problems highlighted by residents at William Drive and Jeanette Avenue about fly tipping, a bollard was installed to prevent access. Following engagement with tenants about the condition of closes in blocks on Glasgow Road plans are underway to use the remainder of the Estate Improvement Budget for close cleaning. Housing Revenue Account budget for the 2025/2026 - Housing Investment Programme Shawlands Crescent Gypsy/Traveller site Following consultation with Shawlands Crescent through site meetings and individual discussions, it was agreed that the next stage of improvement works on the site would focus on a programme of amenity unit extensions. This work is almost complete, with the remaining pitches due to be finished by end March 2026. The total costs of the project to date in 2025/2026 are £283,145.53. Officers from Housing and Technical Resources will continue to take forward opportunities within Hamilton to ensure tenants and other customers can determine the outcome of budgets within the Environmental Programme and Estate Improvement Budget, with further updates provided to Committee. 12
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Hamilton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 11 February 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Hamilton Common Good - Update Report 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] provide background information and update on the Hamilton Common Good Fund [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the background information and update on Hamilton Common Good Fund be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. The Common Good is a fund of money or assets or both and is administered by a Scottish local authority in respect of each former burgh within the area of the local authority. 3.2. Common Good property is owned by the local authority although it is administered separately from other local authority assets for accounting purposes. Ownership is absolute in the strict sense that the authority holds legal title to it. However, what the authority can do with the asset is subject to a system of statutory control. This control has the potential to limit the extent to which the authority can dispose of or deal with the asset and on what terms. 3.3. The Common Good funds held within South Lanarkshire Council are Lanark, Biggar, Hamilton and Rutherglen. The Hamilton Common Good Account holds a number of properties. A proactive approach to maintenance supports the viability of these assets and reduces the risk to greater liability in the future. 3.4. The Council’s Finance and Corporate Resources (FCR) Committee, at its meeting on 2 October 2013, approved an annual cyclical maintenance plan of £15k for Hamilton Common Good properties. The Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) has delegated authority to approve maintenance work up to the value of £15,000 for each fund. If inspections highlight requirements to undertake investment which would be beyond routine maintenance, this will be considered separately for approval and will be the subject of a report to the FCR Committee. 3.5. This report will provide details of the management and administration of the Common Good funds (sections 4 and 5). 6 17
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3.6. Accounts for the Common Good are prepared on an annual basis, as part of the Council’s year end process. The position for the year ended 31 March 2025 is detailed in section 6. 3.7. An up-to-date position, including planned maintenance and committed projects, is included in section 7 and 8. 4. Administration of Common Good 4.1. Finance Services administer the Common Good Fund. This includes revenue monitoring, preparation of annual accounts and seeking Committee approval for expenditure to be incurred on various projects as and when they are required. 4.2. If any proposals for common good spend are considered to benefit the local community in Hamilton, and the level of funding required is feasible, then Finance Services will seek approval from the FCR Committee. 4.3. A Common Good Update report is presented to the FCR Committee at least twice a year. 5. Role of South Lanarkshire Council’s Elected Members 5.1. Decisions on the Common Good Funds are considered by the Council’s FCR Committee. Elected Members are kept up to date with any issues affecting the Common Good and are involved in the consideration of approving spend from the Account. A report on the management of the Hamilton Common Good Fund will be provided annually to the Hamilton Area Committee. 6. Common Good Annual Accounts 2024/2025 6.1. Appendix 1 to the report shows the audited accounts for 2024/2025. These form part of the Council’s accounts that were approved at the Risk and Audit Scrutiny Committee on 30 September 2025. 6.2. The Appendix shows that as at the end of 2024/2025, the Balance Invested in South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund for Hamilton is £0.775 million. This is the cash that is held by the Council on behalf of the Common Good funds, and which is readily available to meet expenditure. 7. Hamilton Common Good Fund 7.1. 2024/2025 Year-end position: The Hamilton Common Good Fund holds both assets and cash. As noted in section 6.2, (and Appendix 1) the balance invested in South Lanarkshire Council’s Loans Fund (cash balances available to spend) is £0.775 million and is the Hamilton Common Good Fund’s investment balance. 7.2. As well as cash balances, the Hamilton Common Good Fund also holds assets. These are detailed in Appendix 2. 7.3. Expenditure is incurred on the upkeep of Hamilton Common Good Assets and cash balances available can be considered for spend on specific projects. Income is generated from rent of particular assets. A summary of the Income and Expenditure for 2024/2025 is shown in Table 1. 18
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Table 1 - Hamilton Common Good - Income and Expenditure 2024/2025 £000 Income Rental Income from various properties 223 Interest Received 30 Total Income 253 Expenditure Repairs and Maintenance (Section 7.4) 5 Administration of Common Good Account 4 Payments to Other Bodies (Section 7.5) 67 Depreciation and Revaluation Losses 20 Total Expenditure 96 Net Surplus for Year 157 7.4. The cost of Repairs and Maintenance incurred during 2024/2025 was a request for funding to refurbish the entrance gates for the children’s play park entrance at Bothwell Road Park. This was approved under delegated authority from the planned maintenance budget for 2024/2025. Works have been carried out at a cost of £4,860. 7.5. The Payments to Other Bodies costs incurred during 2024/2025 includes contributions to Grants to Voluntary Organisations, Contributions to Civic Events and Ground Maintenance. 8. Hamilton Repairs and Maintenance Budget – Planned Maintenance 2025/2026 8.1. As noted in 3.4. an annual budget of £15,000 is available for the maintenance of Common Good properties in Hamilton. 8.2. There are two commitments against this planned maintenance budget for 2025/2026 as noted below: 8.3. Cadzow Glen: Funding of £4,680 was approved to cover the costs incurred for repairs to the footpath and bridge at Cadzow Glen which are now complete. Removal of the old boardwalk will cost a maximum of £3,000 and has been approved through delegated authority. 8.4. Gatehouse, 65 Bothwell Road Investigate flooding on main entrance pathway: A cost of £1,750 has been approved, in order to carry out investigative work to identify the cause of flooding on the main entrance pathway to the property. The property is currently leased out. 9. Hamilton Common Good – Additional Funding Requests / Update 9.1. Requests for funding have been received that are either not for repairs and maintenance or which cannot be approved under delegated authority due to the level of the expected costs. 9.2. Former Vogue Bingo Site: The status of this site was reported to the Finance and Corporate Resources committee in September 2025: In May 2025, Building Standards obtained three independent surveys of the structure from different perspectives (valuation, structure, and heritage) and the conclusion of each report was that the building is in an unsafe condition and that demolition was recommended. As 19
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a result, a Dangerous Building Notice was served on the Council on 17 June 2025 in line with relevant regulations. 9.3. The Dangerous Building Notice gives the option to reinstate or demolish the facade. Given the extent and cost of reinstatement required, coupled with the fact that securing development on the site has historically been unsuccessful over a period of 28 years, with interested parties quoting the façade as a barrier to development, demolition was considered the only feasible option. 9.4. Following the serving of a Dangerous Building Notice, an application was made to Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to remove the Listed Building designation (Grade B). Listed Building Consent was sought for the demolition of the remaining part of the building. This was subject to a consultation period which closed on 7 November 2025. 9.5. No relevant objections were received, and the Listed Building application was approved. 9.6. Alongside this statutory process, a demolition contractor was selected through an appropriate procurement process with budgeted costs estimated at £0.150 million and approval was granted at the Finance and Corporate Resources committee on 19 November 2025. 9.7. Given a gap site will be created on completion of the demolition, it is proposed that a fence and a landscaped edge be created whilst redevelopment options for the site are considered. This will be carried out following demolition of the property. 9.8. Hamilton Town Square: A contribution from Hamilton Common Good fund of £0.100 million was approved in May 2024 by the Finance and Corporate Resources committee. An external Project Management Team has been appointed to take the project forward to the next stage. 9.9. Hamilton Common Good Fund currently has a cash balance held by the Council, and which is readily available to meet expenditure of £0.775 million. Excluding the £0.015m set aside for planned maintenance, £0.760 million is available to meet proposed costs which may arise, and the approved costs of £0.150 million (section 9.6) and £0.100 million (section 9.8). This would leave a balance of £0.510 million. 10. Employee Implications 10.1. None 11. Financial Implications 11.1. All costs identified will be met from the Hamilton Common Good fund. 12. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 12.1. There are no implications for climate change, sustainability or the environment in terms of the information contained in this report. 13. Other Implications 13.1. The ongoing repairs and maintenance support the viability of Common Good assets and reduces the Council’s risk to increased liabilities in the future. 20
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14. Integrated Impact Assessment and Consultation Requirements 14.1. 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. 14.2. 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) 21 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, effective, efficient and transparent Previous References Hamilton Area Committee, 18 December 2024 List of Background Papers Finance and Corporate Resources Committee, 10 September 2025 Finance and Corporate Resources Committee, 19 November 2025 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.ohagan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 21
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Appendix 1 2024/2025 Annual Accounts Hamilton £000 Income and Expenditure Accounts Income for the Year 253 Expenditure for the Year (96) Surplus / (Deficit) to the Balance Sheet 157 Balance Sheet Fixed Assets Property, Plant and Equipment 1,517 Investments Advances to South Lanarkshire Council Loans Fund 775 Debtors - Total Assets 2,292 Current Liabilities Creditors (17) Total Assets less Current Liabilities 2,275 Represented By: Common Good Account 1,526 Surplus / (Deficit) from Income and Expenditure Account 156 Amortisation of Revaluation Reserve 8 Gain / Loss on Revaluation - 1,690 Revaluation Reserve Opening Balance 593 Gain / Loss on Revaluation - Amortisation of Revaluation Reserve (8) Closing Balance 585 Total 2,275 22
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Appendix 2 Hamilton Common Good Assets Asset Name Address Bothwell Road Public Park Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW Bothwell Road Public Park Bandstand Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW Common Green Back Row, Hamilton, ML3 6BW Former Vogue Bingo Hall / Cinema (Note 1) 11 Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL Gatehouse 65 Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW Sculptural Walls Old Cross, Hamilton, ML3 6DS Glass Blocks Old Cross, Hamilton, ML3 6DS Floral Trumpets Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6BW Library Gates Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6HQ Pyramid Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6H Entrance Feature Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6BJ Watson Fountain Cadzow Street, Hamilton, ML3 6HP Hamilton Racecourse Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW Stairwell 92-94 Cadzow Street, Hamilton, ML3 6DS Hamilton Towers Castle Street, Hamilton, ML3 6BU Cinema Palace Grounds Road, Hamilton, ML3 6AD Asda Stores Ltd Palace Grounds Road, Hamilton, ML3 6AD Retail Park Palace Grounds Road, Hamilton, ML3 6AD Express by Holiday Inn Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL Esporta Ground Lease Mote Hill, Hamilton, ML3 6BY Gateway Site Palace Grounds Road, Hamilton, ML3 6AD Backmuir Plantation Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0EF Grand Avenue Palace Grounds Road, Hamilton, ML3 Cythera Palace Grounds, Hamilton, ML3 6BY David Cooper Memorial Palace Grounds, Hamilton, ML3 6BY Railing Design Back Row, Hamilton, ML3 6BW Sandstone Abstract Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6B Sandstone Tomb Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6BA Wash Day Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6BL The Cadzow Cow Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6B Railing Design Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6PA Union Street Entrance Gate Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6PA Art Trail Direction Plaque Cadzow Glen, Hamilton, ML3 6BJ Four Youths Quarry Street, Hamilton, ML3 7AR Music Project Quarry Street, Hamilton, ML3 7AH Red Measures Quarry Street, Hamilton, ML3 6AH Railing Design Quarry Street, Hamilton, ML3 7DT Gazebo Quarry Street, Hamilton, ML3 7AH Light Heavyweight Town Square, Hamilton, ML3 6AD Totem Town Square, Hamilton, ML3 6AD Square Stars Town Square, Hamilton, ML3 6BU Cadzow Glen Local Nature Reserve Cadzow Street, Hamilton, ML3 Note 1 Demolition of the Vogue bingo site is underway. The asset extents will be updated to land only when complete. 23
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Report Agenda Item Report to: Hamilton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 11 February 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Forward Programme for Future Meetings 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] advise members of the forward programme for the meetings of the Hamilton Area Committee to 2 December 2026 invite members to suggest topics for inclusion in the Committee’s forward programme [1purpose] 2. Recommendation(s) 2.1. The Committee is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):- [recs] (1) that the report and the outline forward programme for the meetings of the Hamilton Area Committee to 2 December 2026, attached as an appendix to the report, be noted. [1recs] 3. Background 3.1. Following discussion with the Chairs of the 4 Area Committees, it was agreed that a list of items proposed for consideration at subsequent meetings be provided to afford an opportunity for members to inform future agendas. The outline forward programme for Hamilton Area Committee to 2 December 2026 is attached, for members’ information, as an appendix to the report. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. There are no employee implications. 5. Financial Implications 5.1. There are no financial implications. 6. Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Implications 6.1. There are no Climate Change, Sustainability or Environmental implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 7. Other Implications 7.1. There are no risk implications in terms of the information contained within this report. 8. 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. 7 25
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8.2. There was no requirement to undertake any consultation in terms of the information contained in this report. Jackie Taylor Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) 19 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes Accountable, Effective, Efficient and Transparent Previous References None List of Background Papers None Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Laura Cunningham, Administration Officer Tel: 07385 370 044 E-mail: laura.cunningham2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 26
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APPENDIX HAMILTON AREA COMMITTEE OUTLINE FORWARD PROGRAMME Meeting Date Item Responsibility 29 April 2026 South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) Update SLLC Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 24 June 2026 Playscheme Grants Finance and Corporate Resources Community Grants Finance and Corporate Resources 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 Note:- Education Scotland Inspection Reports will come to Committee as and when they are available 27
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. Report Agenda Item Report to: Hamilton Area Committee Date of Meeting: 11 February 2026 Report by: Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) Subject: Community Grant Applications 1. Purpose of Report 1.1. The purpose of the report is to:- [purpose] request approval for the allocation of community grants to 6 community groups in the Hamilton Area Committee area from the 2025/2026 community grant budget request authorisation for the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, to approve further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2026 from the 2025/2026 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: Hamilton Caledonian Bowling Club Male Voice Choir (HA/24/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £650 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £650 Recommendation: £300 (Outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (b) Applicant: Dalserf Village Garden Club, Larkhall (HA/27/25) Purpose of Grant: Environmental project Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £350 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £350 Recommendation: £210 (60% of £350) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (c) Applicant: Skate Rite, Blantyre (HA/28/25) Purpose of Grant: Start-up costs – Equipment and administration and publicity Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £300 (Start-up) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee 8 29
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(d) Applicant: Uddingston Old Parish Church Monday Club (HA/29/25) Purpose of Grant: Outing Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £540 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £540 Recommendation: £300 (Outing) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (e) Applicant: St John Ogilvie High School PTA, Hamilton (HA/31/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment Identified Community Benefits: Our children and young people thrive Estimated Cost: £1,000 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £1,000 Recommendation: £600 (60% of £1000) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (f) Applicant: Cadzow Community Corps, Hamilton (HA/32/25) Purpose of Grant: Equipment and materials Identified Community Benefits: People live the healthiest lives possible Estimated Cost: £415 Total Eligible Grant Applied for: £415 Recommendation: £250 (60% of £415 rounded up) Amount Awarded: To be determined by the Committee (2) that the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve any further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2026 from the 2025/2026 budget 3. Background 3.1. The Council operates a community grants scheme to support local constituted community groups and voluntary organisations. All applications require to be supported by a constitution, audited accounts or annual income and expenditure accounts, a bank statement, and confirmation that the group/organisation will adhere to the conditions of the grant award. Applications are invited continually throughout the year. 3.2. The main aims of the community grants scheme are to:- fund activities and projects which bring community benefit involve people in the community by bringing them together to enjoy educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities or to improve the local environment 3.3. Support can be provided for a range of activities including administration and publicity costs, purchase of equipment and materials, annual outings and entrance fees, start-up costs and special events. 4. Employee Implications 4.1. None. 30
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5. Financial Implications 5.1. The current position of the community for the Hamilton Area Committee area in 2025/2026 is as follows: - Total allocation for Community Grants £25,750 Community grants previously allocated £8,610 Community grants allocated in this report £1,960 Remaining balance £15,180 5.2. In view of the fact that this is the last meeting of the Committee in the current financial year, and to allow any further applications submitted prior to the end of the current financial year to be considered, it is proposed that the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources), in consultation with the Chair, be authorised to approve any further community grant applications meeting the relevant criteria in the period to 31 March 2026. Information on those grants awarded would be reported to a future meeting. 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) 27 January 2026 Link(s) to Council Values/Priorities/Outcomes ♦ Accountable, effective, efficient, and transparent ♦ We will work towards a sustainable future in sustainable places ♦ Caring, connected, sustainable communities Previous References Hamilton Area Committee – 12 November 2025 List of Background Papers Individual application forms 31
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