North Lanarkshire


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North Lanarkshire

a council area of central Scotland: consists mainly of the NE part of the historical county of Lanarkshire; formerly (1974--96) part of Strathclyde Region: engineering and metalworking industries. Administrative centre: Motherwell. Pop.: 321 820 (2003 est.). Area: 1771 sq. km (684 sq. miles)
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North Lanarkshire Council is facing an estimated PS100 million budget cut over the next three years.
NO ONEWILL BE SAFE; STARK WARNING OVER JOBS Even 'protected' services will now face the axe No one will be safe
"Yet this report clearly shows that the austerity passed down to local councils like North Lanarkshire has been turbo-charged by the SNP when compared with the block grant they have received from Westminster.
New report reveal cuts to council budget
The risk of needing treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in North Lanarkshire is more than twice the UK average.
Lung disease risk doubled
Through their Prospects programme, North Lanarkshire's Working has helped people in the area find a variety of new jobs in a career choice that has worked for them.
I'VE GOT TOOLS TO GET INTO TRADE; APPRENTICE PLUMBER PRAISES HELP OF JOBS PROJECT
SUCCESS STORY Dominic Lunny is building a future for himself thanks to North Lanarkshire's Working
I've got the tools to get into trade now; Apprentice plumber praises help of jobs project
The SNPs shadow local government minister, Kenny Gibson, said: "North Lanarkshire has handed money out without putting any sensible thought into how it would be spent."
KIDS TO SEE ABORTIONS
The free launch event organised by North Lanarkshire Council takes place on Wednesday, September 11, from 10am to 2pm at the Bothwell Bridge Hotel.
Women in business
Surprisingly, North Lanarkshire has a massive 48 per cent of the marketable land within the West of Scotland; so there's plenty of room for future growth.
Report findings are released
He benefited massively from the service on offer and plans to further recruit through North Lanarkshire's Working.
MY BUSINESS IS GROWING GREAT; Jobs project finds landscape boss the ideal recruit
Marc said: "Engaging with North Lanarkshire's Working has been a huge success for Murray Landscapes, It's helped us throughout the whole recruitment process and it has given us the right candidate for the job."
Jobs project helps business to grow; SPONSORED CONTENT; Landscape services boss gets the ideal recruit
Council leaders at North Lanarkshire have been ordered to get rid of up to 400 jobs by Scottish Secretary Donald Dewar.
BLUNDER BOSSES TOLD TO AXE 400; Dewar orders shake-up of council DLOs
North Lanarkshire Council plans to create the new team aimed at cleaning up communities blighted by waste.
Taskforce bidding to tackle fly-tipping mess

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