A major new partnership between the council and global infrastructure solutions company HOCHTIEF will deliver improvements, maintenance work and investment across the roads, footpath and lighting networks and related infrastructure.

Provost Kenneth Duffy has praised the outstanding community contributions made by individuals, voluntary groups and local organisations as he presented this year’s Provost's Awards.

North Lanarkshire Council scooped two awards at this year's COSLA Excellence Awards - despite stiff competition across Scotland's 32 authority areas.

Residents in the Fortissat and Mossend & Holytown council wards are reminded to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of the two by-elections next month. 

The Fairtrade flag is flying at the Civic Centre in Motherwell to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 9 to 22 September.