Provost Kenneth Duffy has urged residents to shop locally this festive season, as part of the national Small Business Saturday campaign on 7 December.

Unison, one of the UK’s largest trade unions, marked Champions Day today with events across Scotland, highlighting the essential work of public sector employees.

The first steps to regenerate Cumbernauld town centre have been taken, as contractors go on site to demolish a multi-storey office.

Tenants are settling into their new council homes in Gartcosh thanks to an ‘off-the-shelf’ project with Bellway Homes. 

Local employers and businesses are being encouraged to support the next generation by offering paid summer placements in 2025 for local young people.