Latest news - Motherwell

Business support helps reopen Motherwell Post Office

Three years since its closure, Motherwell town centre again has a post office thanks to business support from the council and Business Gateway.

New play area opens for Forgewood community

Children and families have celebrated the opening of a new play area on Fife Drive in Forgewood.

New commercial facilities to encourage business growth

Work is starting on the first phase of development at Ravenscraig Enterprise Park to create new commercial premises which will support local jobs and economic growth.

Consultation open on new Ravenscraig road

A public consultation on plans for the new road from Motherwell to Ravenscraig is open.

Derelict YMCA transformed into award-winning homes

The council been recognised at the prestigious Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2025, winning Best Renovation and Conversion for the transformation of the former YMCA building in Motherwell.

December date for Motherwell towers blowdown

The skyline of Motherwell will change forever on Sunday 7 December 2025, when Allan, Coursington, and Draffen Towers will be demolished in a single controlled blowdown

Working together to keep children safe

Players and staff at Motherwell Football Club’s youth academy, are working with North Lanarkshire Child Protection Committee, to raise awareness about what we can all do to help keep North Lanarkshire’s children and young people safe.

Motherwell primary celebrates outstanding inspection report during 150th anniversary year

Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary School and Nursery Class has received glowing praise from Education Scotland, with the primary school being rated ‘excellent’ in three key areas—an achievement that places it among Scotland’s top-performing schools.

Watersports Centre to close ahead of major redevelopment

The Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park will close on Sunday 19 October 2025, following the October school holidays. The centre is scheduled to reopen in Spring 2027 after a major redevelopment.

Recycled plastic technology used on UK road for first time

A road in Motherwell has become the first in the UK to trial a new technology which uses recycled plastic to reduce the bitumen content in Asphalt.

Black History Month celebrated in Motherwell

Black History Month, held each October, is an important time to come together, reflect, and celebrate the rich contributions of our ethnic minority communities.

Motherwell hosts Kirkin’ of the Council ceremony

The Kirkin’ of the Council ceremony took place at Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral in Motherwell on Sunday 21 September.

New name and final designs for Watersports Centre

Designs for the redeveloped Watersports Centre at Strathclyde Country Park and a new name have been unveiled, ahead of work starting next month.

Retail business grant fund opens

A new £250,000 fund has been launched to support businesses in North Lanarkshire’s eight town centres.

Mega Flora wildflower project is blossoming

Local greenspaces have been transformed into vibrant, nectar-rich habitats, delighting visitors and boosting biodiversity, thanks to our Mega Flora wildflower project.

Local business creates woodland walk for community

A nature walk has been created through woodland in Motherwell thanks to local company Lisini Pub Ltd and the council.

Gold standard Employer Charter for local businesses

Three local companies have received the highest level of award from our Employer Charter accreditation.

Project unites generations in digital learning

Provost Kenneth Duffy visited elderly tenants in Kerr Grieve Court Retirement Complex to see how they are taking advantage of their new digital skills.

Work starting on Motherwell active travel links

Work is starting on construction of active travel links across Motherwell town centre.

Schools put focus on clean air

Pupils at St Brendan’s and Muirhouse primary schools in Motherwell have been taking direct action to reduce air pollution on the roads around their school.

New council homes progress Ravenscraig regeneration

New tenants, Douglas and Helen Mathis, are settling in and looking forward to spending their first Christmas in their new council home.

New classrooms at Taylor High School a ‘welcome addition to the learning environment’ 

Pupils, parents and staff at Taylor High have welcomed the significant investment in four new classrooms at the school. 

New play park opens in North Motherwell

A new play park with a Ravenscraig themed design has been officially opened in Bute Avenue.

Women's Town Centre Safety

Take part in the Women’s Motherwell Town Centre Safety Survey.

By-election result in Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig council ward

Labour and Co-operative Party candidate Kaye Harmon has been elected as a councillor in Ward 19.

Enjoy fireworks safely at park event

A public fireworks display will be held at Strathclyde Country Park on Sunday 5 November from 5.30pm.

Pupils and staff at Keir Hardie Memorial Primary School celebrate partnership success

Scotland’s Railway has officially launched a partnership between Keir Hardie Memorial Primary School and their Motherwell maintenance base.

Wildflowers are coming to a site near you

The Mega Flora project looks how to naturalise and enhance grassland management within North Lanarkshire. This trial project aims to explore new approaches to deliver multiple benefits in order to create diverse and healthy greenspaces for local people to enjoy as well as benefit wildlife, reduce biodiversity loss and help combat the climate emergency.   

This trial project is specifically focusing on the grasslands within Strathclyde Country Park and Palacerigg Country Park. A few other areas within residential developments have been identified and included within the project.

Trust Housing Celebrates Golden Era

Mission Place, Motherwell, was the location for a special celebration event organised by Trust Housing to mark its 50th year providing housing and services across local communities. 

Housing minister visits site for new council homes

Housing Minister, Paul McLennan, visited a new council house site in Motherwell, to see and hear first-hand about the innovative features we’re delivering in our new build homes, to help reduce emissions and meet our ambitious net zero targets.