Grants from the council have allowed local butcher Laura Black to develop her business and helped her win the first Haggis World Championship!

Around 165 primary pupils from schools across North Lanarkshire took part in a conference to encourage them to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.

A new service specifically designed to support carers of people who are living with dementia is being launched by Alzheimer Scotland and Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire. The service will be available from June 2023 and will complement the post diagnostic service that’s already delivered directly to people who are newly diagnosed with dementia.   

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

Primary school pupils enjoyed hands-on experience of construction skills during a visit to the new active travel link we're building at Ravenscraig