Councillor Jim Logue.
Councillor Jim Logue has been appointed as leader of North Lanarkshire Council, with Councillor Paul Kelly as depute leader, following a vote at a meeting of the council on Thursday 11 August 2022.
Who is in charge of North Lanarkshire council?
Councillor Jim Logue
The Leader of the Council is Councillor Jim Logue and the Depute Leader is Councillor Paul Kelly.
Which political party runs North Lanarkshire council?
Election result
| Party | Seats | Seats % |
|---|---|---|
| Labour | 32 | 41.56 |
| Conservative | 10 | 12.99 |
| Independent | 2 | 2.6 |
| Independent Alliance North Lanarkshire | 0 | – |
Who is the chief executive of North Lanarkshire council?
Des Murray
Des Murray, Chief Executive | North Lanarkshire Council.
Who Won council election in North Lanarkshire?
Six by-elections were held and resulted in a Labour gain from the Conservatives, two Labour holds, two Labour gains from the SNP and an independent hold.
Who is the MP for North Lanarkshire?
Neil Gray MSP – Airdrie and Shotts (SNP)
Who is the Provost of North Lanarkshire Council?
Councillor Kenneth Duffy
The Provost of the Council is Councillor Kenneth Duffy. The Provost is the civic head of the council and also chairs meetings of the full council. As civic head, the Provost meets with visitors and dignitaries to the area and represents the council and the people of North Lanarkshire at all kinds of events.
Who controls North Lanarkshire council 2022?
Councillor Jim Logue has been appointed as leader of North Lanarkshire Council, with Councillor Paul Kelly as depute leader, following a vote at a meeting of the council on Thursday 11 August 2022.
Which Scottish party is against independence?
Scottish National Party
| Scottish National Party Scots National Pairty Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba | |
|---|---|
| Youth wing | Young Scots for Independence |
| LGBT wing | Out for Independence |
| Membership (2021) | 103,884 |
| Ideology | Scottish nationalism Scottish independence Civic nationalism Social democracy Populism Regionalism Pro-Europeanism Big tent |
Who is now running North Lanarkshire council?
Councillor Jordan Linden (Bellshill) is the new leader of the council and Councillor Tracy Carragher (Coatbridge South) is depute leader.
Do local Councillors get paid in Scotland?
The basic annual pay for councillors from 1 April 2022 is £19,571, as set out in The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2022.
What is the biggest town in North Lanarkshire?
Cumbernauld
The largest towns in North Lanarkshire are Cumbernauld, which in 2022 had a population of approximately 58,000, followed by Coatbridge (43,970), Airdrie (37,130) and Motherwell (32,120).
Where is the best place to live in Lanarkshire?
Best cities (8)
- Biggar. #1 – Biggar. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Lanark. #2 – Lanark. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Hamilton. #3 – Hamilton. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- East Kilbride. #4 – East Kilbride. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Carluke. #5 – Carluke. South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
- Larkhall. #6 – Larkhall.
- Strathaven. #7 – Strathaven.
How many people work for North Lanarkshire council?
Delivering quality services starts with having the right people working here and the right ethos internally. And with almost 12,500 staff, we work hard to make sure each person feels part of the bigger team.
What band is North Lanarkshire council?
The most common Council Tax band in North Lanarkshire is A, and the median Council Tax band is B. The average (mean) Council Tax value in North Lanarkshire is £956.02.
Which political party runs South Lanarkshire Council?
Scottish National Party – 27.
How many Scottish MP are there?
Parliament of the United Kingdom. Scotland is represented by 59 MPs in the House of Commons of the United Kingdom elected from territory-based Scottish constituencies, out of a total of 650 MPs in the House of Commons. Various members of the House of Lords represent Scottish political parties.
Who is the MP for Glasgow North?
Patrick Grady
| Patrick Grady MP | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Owen Thompson |
| Member of Parliament for Glasgow North | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2015 |
How many Scottish Conservative MP are there?
Composition
| Affiliation | Members (current) | Voteshare (GE 2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Conservatives | 6 | 25.1% |
| Scottish Liberal Democrats | 4 | 9.5% |
| Alba Party | 2 | N/A |
| Scottish Labour | 1 | 18.6% |
What does Provost mean in Scottish?
Provost is a traditional title given to the person who presided over the old Burgh Councils in Scotland. The Provost of South Lanarkshire chairs meetings of the full Council of 64 elected councillors who represent the 20 multi-member wards in South Lanarkshire.
What does Lord Provost do?
The main function of the Lord Provost is to Chair Council meetings and to represent the council on Civic and Ceremonial occasions, receiving Heads of State and their ambassadors on visits to Glasgow.