Latest news - Cumbernauld

Update 14/03/24

You will be aware that parking restrictions are in place at the many car parks in the town centre connected to The Centre Cumbernauld, the Antonine Shopping Centre, and Tesco supermarket.

The maximum three-hour stay time limit and any subsequent enforcement at car parks for The Centre Cumbernauld has been removed and parking is free of charge.

However, restrictions remain in place at neighbouring private car parks for the Antonine Shopping Centre and Tesco but public notices are displayed with information.

Update 31/01/24

Teviot Walk - remains closed, however, the temporary infill for the roof light has been completed. We are in the process of assessing the internal damage to fixtures, fitting and electrics. 

Allander Walk - It is hoped that the missing glazing panels  be installed on Wednesday 31 January 2024 and the remaining 3 cracked panels w/c 5 February 2024

Tay Walk - The scaffolding has been erected and work is scheduled to progress on 31 January 2024 onwards. Assessment of internal damages of fittings, fixtures and electrics will commence as soon as the building has been made wind and watertight.

Ettrick Walk - We hope to commence canopy works week commencing 5 February 2024

Update 26/01/24

Tay Walk is presently closed after the RBS. However, it may be closed at the junction before the RBS if the situation deteriorates.

Heras fencing is being installed today and this will enable Teviot Walk from Wetherspoon to Bon Marche to be opened from 8am tomorrow (Saturday 27 January). However, only retail outlets will be accessible: there will be no through route to the remainder of the Centre.

The section of Teviot Walk from the escalators to Bon Marche would remain closed pending remedial works.

We will provide updates, once further information becomes available

Update 25/01/24

Following a review of the building this morning, Teviot Square and Ettrick Square reopened at 10:30am.

To ensure public safety, Teviot Walk and Tay Walk from The Royal Bank of Scotland to St Mungos’ Church entrance are completely closed.

The roof car park is partially closed until debris can be safely removed.

Structural surveys of the centre building are being carried out alongside remedial work. 

The centre will only reopen when this has been carried out and the building has been made safe.

The council and centre management will continue to provide businesses and the public with updates.

Update 24/01/24

The affected sections of Tay Walk and the entire shopping centre from the top of the escalators will remain closed until:  

• all debris that has come loose can be safely removed  
• any exposed or damaged structures are inspected  

We hope to confirm the timescales for this work, but it is likely to be tomorrow (24/1/24) at the earliest until we can provide this information.  

The loss adjuster is due on site tomorrow and we are hopeful that repair work can start as soon as possible.  

Staff from the centre have been providing updates to tenants.    

For health and safety reasons, diversions will be in place for pedestrians and visitors at the entrances to the shopping centre at St Mungo’s Way and pedestrians are asked to follow the diversions to access Tay Walk via St Mungo’s Way to the north bus station entrances.  

All other areas of the shopping centre remain open currently, and these can be accessed from Esk Walk and both bus stations, while the affected section of the shopping centre will be closed off. All units except for Wetherspoons and Ladbrokes, who have dedicated external entrances, will be closed.  

Due to the significant high winds over the last few days, part of the roof areas in the shopping centre have been impacted, resulting in substantial water ingress onto the floor area at Tay Walk and Teviot Walk.

Further high winds and storms are forecast which means contractors are unable to safely access the roof areas to carry out temporary works. As a result, the affected sections of Tay Walk and the entire shopping centre at the top of the escalators will close at 1600 hours today, Tuesday 23 January 2024.

For health and safety reasons, diversions will be in place for pedestrians and visitors at the entrances to the shopping centre at St Mungo’s Way from 6pm and pedestrians are asked to follow the diversions to access Tay Walk via St Mungo’s Way to the north bus station entrances.

All other areas of the shopping centre remain open currently, and these can be accessed from Esk Walk and both bus stations, while the affected section of the shopping centre will be closed off. All units except for Wetherspoons and Ladbrokes, who have dedicated external entrances, will be closed.

Understandably this is frustrating but the impact of adverse weather conditions is outwith our control and we will address the roof repairs as soon as it is safe to do so. 

A further assessment will take place early tomorrow morning and an update will be provided.

Gartcosh Primary School teacher and Cumbernauld Academy STEM club named winners in this year’s Royal Society of Chemistry Education Prize

Congratulations to Stuart Naismith on being named winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Excellence in Primary Education Prize in recognition of contributions to chemistry education.

Greenfaulds High School awarded a £10,000 grant

The Gaelic and Art & Design Departments at the school are delighted to have received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £10,000 for an exciting heritage project titled Aithne (Identity).

St. Maurice's celebrate with Active Girls Day

To help celebrate Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week, pupils from St. Maurice’s High School enjoyed an action-packed Active Girls Day on Friday 6 October.

Author Donates Gaelic Book to Condorrat Primary School

Pupils at Condorrat Primary School in Cumbernauld have been presented with a new Gaelic book written by Murdo Morrison, President of The Allanton Jolly Beggars Burns Club.

Partnership to Promote Youth Football at Broadwood Stadium extended

We have reached a partnership agreement with The Central Scotland Football Association (CSFA) that will have a lasting impact on youth football in the Central Region of Scotland.

New homes to transform former restaurant site

Work is underway on a new development of council housing which will provide affordable properties for rent in Cumbernauld.

Program of activity at Palacerigg Country Park

The Greenspace Projects team are preparing a request for funding from the National Lottery for a program of activity at Palacerigg Country Park. If you are interested in either man made or natural heritage, and would like to take part in projects on site providing opportunities to learn skills and meet new people, please get in touch with greenspaceprojects@northlan.gov.uk