Latest news - Coatbridge

Summerlee developments - share your thoughts on the plans!

Community groups and local people are being asked to share their views on plans to transform Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life.

Summerlee celebrates four millionth visitor

The country’s noisiest visitor attraction demonstrates enduring appeal across the generations.

Latest council homes delivered in Coatbridge

Our latest council house project at Berwick Street, Coatbridge, is now complete, providing high-standard, modern, affordable homes for our tenants.

Green light for two new community hubs

The town and community hub programme took another significant step forward this week following the approval of two new projects.

Provost Duffy officially opens Riverbank Community Hub

Pupils, parents, staff and councillors gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new Riverbank Community Hub on Wednesday 13 March.

Weight restriction planned for Coatbridge bridge

A 7.5 tonne weight restriction will be implemented on the bridge over the rail line on the B803 Sunnyside Road in Coatbridge.

Local employment company celebrates continued success

Routes To Work, which was founded more than 21 years ago to support people back into employment, has helped change the lives of more than 22,000 North Lanarkshire residents by providing sector-leading skills and employability support.

New council homes benefit outdoor play facilities

It’s messy playtime at Shawhead Family Learning Centre as the children enjoy their new outdoor play facilities thanks to community benefits delivered as part of our new home building programme. 

New car park for Drumpellier

There is now a new car park on Blair Road for visitors to Drumpellier Country Park. To keep the park safe for pedestrians and cyclists please do not drive out of the car park and into the park itself. Vehicular access is only for emergency vehicles and residents who live within the park. For more information about Drumpellier Country Park please visit Drumpellier Country Park.

Flats in Coatbridge to be demolished as regeneration plans move forward

Following the success of the initial phase, we have received resounding resident support for the next stage of our tower regeneration programme.

New information displays are open in the Visitor Centre at Drumpellier Country Park

Visitors can learn about the lives of the Iron Age people who lived in the area and their crannog houses, which were built on wooden stilts above the loch, as well as the industrial heritage of Coatbridge, with a model of Scotland’s first iron boat, The Vulcan.