Meeting Details

10 June 2025

Submit volume of minutes of meetings of Committees, Sub-Committees and Panels for Cycle 2 for approval in terms of standing order number 21 (copy to follow)

Submit proposed amendments to Membership of Committees, Sub-Committees, Panels, Working Groups and Outside Bodies (copy to follow)

“Council notes with concern the recent spate of fires which have occurred locally, including the significant wildfire in Cumbernauld in April.

Council also notes the current Country parks and open spaces management rules do not mention fires, with no guidance or prohibition around fire setting. 

Council therefore agrees to request that a review of the management rules be undertaken, with a view to revising them to explicitly address the issue of fire raising. 

This review should also consider the resource implications of implementing and enforcing such changes. 

A report outlining proposed revision, along with an assessment of associated resources requirements, should be brought to a forthcoming Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting for consideration and approval.”

“Council notes comments frequently made by North Lanarkshire residents that they are sometimes unaware of submitted planning applications and of planned development occurring in their local area until works commence. Council agrees that we should take all reasonable and cost-effective measures to ensure participation of North Lanarkshire residents in the planning process and welcomes the submission of representations to submitted planning applications. 

Council therefore agrees that pre-application consultations for national and major applications as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Hierarchy of Developments) (Scotland) Regulations 2009 will be publicised on the council’s social media channels and, further, that general promotion of the Planning Portal on the council’s social media channels will be carried out.”

“Council requests that officers bring a report to the Environment and Climate Change Committee outlining current processes for responding to instances’ where residents’ bins are lost or damaged during collection.  

The report should reference any current key performance indicators and, if none, consideration as to the introduction of these.  

The report should confirm current arrangements with regard to communications with residents and replacement bin delivery times, together with any improvements, where feasible, including the resource implications of such changes”

“Council notes that the Environment and Climate Change Committee, at its meeting on 8 February 2023, agreed to implement a revised process for prioritising road safety improvements.

Recognising that this process has now been in operation for over two years, Council agrees that a review should be undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of the policy and to consider whether any further revisions may be appropriate.

The review should include:

• The number of requests submitted and assessed under the current policy framework; and
• Details of those requests which have progressed to completion.

Council further agrees that the findings of this review will be presented to a forthcoming Environment and Climate Change Committee.”

“Council notes that 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Breastfeeding (Scotland) Act 2005, which arose from a Private Member’s Bill introduced by a former MSP for Coatbridge & Chryston and Central Scotland. The Act was a landmark in supporting and promoting breastfeeding across Scotland.
 
Council welcomes the recent milestone achieved in North Lanarkshire, where 50.7% of babies born are now being breastfed; the first time this benchmark has been surpassed in the area. This positive trend reflects an increasing awareness among new mothers of the health and developmental benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child.
 
Council congratulates all staff working in NHS Lanarkshire’s Infant Feeding and Maternity Services, as well as those in North Lanarkshire Council and partner organisations across the wider public sector, for their ongoing efforts to support, encourage and promote breastfeeding. 

Council also recognises that while breastfeeding offers well evidenced health and emotional benefits, not all mothers are able to breastfeed due to a range of factors including health conditions, medical treatment, mental wellbeing, or family circumstances. It is important that efforts to promote breastfeeding are delivered in a way that 
is supportive, non-judgemental, and inclusive of all parents and carers.

Council commends NHS Lanarkshire maternity services and their collaboration with both North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, which led to the award of the UNICEF Achieving Sustainability Gold Baby Friendly Accreditation; a prestigious recognition of excellence in supporting breastfeeding and nurturing mother-baby relationships.
 
Council affirms the well-evidenced health and emotional benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby and supports the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, taking place from 1 to 7 August 2025. The theme for this year, "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems", highlights the environmental sustainability of breastfeeding and its role in reducing the ecological impact of artificial feeding.”

Submit three Questions Received in Terms of Standing Order 51

Submit the Questions Log for Cycle 2 of 2025 outlining the questions asked at Committee Meetings during the cycle together with the officer responses.

(A3 copy attached to agenda pack)