An ambitious plan to ensure young people in North Lanarkshire have the skills, qualifications and experiences to face the requirements of the fast-changing world of work has been agreed.

A new £250,000 fund has been launched to support businesses in North Lanarkshire’s eight town centres.

Applications are now open for this year’s Dragons’ Lair competition!

Ten years on from the launch of the Region’s £1.13 billion City Deal, the latest performance report sets out significant progress across City Deal delivery and key initiatives under the Regional Economic Strategy.

Our Tackling Poverty Team has helped residents secure a record-breaking £55.3 million in additional income over the past year—a 14% increase on the previous year—through benefit checks, appeals and financial advice.