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 the head of North Lanarkshire council?
Des Murray, Chief Executive | North Lanarkshire Council.
Who now runs North Lanarkshire council?
Councillor Jordan Linden (Bellshill) is the new leader of the council and Councillor Tracy Carragher (Coatbridge South) is depute leader.
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.
What party is in power in North Lanarkshire?
4 May 2017
| Leader | David Stocks | Jim Logue |
| Party | SNP | Labour |
| Leader’s seat | Airdrie Central | Airdrie Central |
| Last election | 26 seats, 37.1% | 41 seats, 58.6% |
| Seats before | 30 | 44 |
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.
Who is the Lord Lieutenant of North Lanarkshire?
The Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire, Susan Lady Haughey CBE said: “On behalf of the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy, I offer my sincere condolences to all members of Her Majesty The Queen’s family following her very sad passing on Thursday 8 September 2022.
What police force covers Lanarkshire?
South Lanarkshire is looked after by Police Scotland. In an emergency always dial 999. For non-urgent crime, contact your local police office or call 101.
Who runs the councils in Scotland?
Each council is made up of councillors who are directly elected by the residents of the area they represent. The council areas is divided into a number of wards, and three or four councillors are elected for each ward. There are 1,227 elected councillors, who are normally elected every four years.
How do I complain to North Lanarkshire council?
Complaints enquiries
- Email [email protected].
- Call 01698 302400 during office hours (Mon-Thurs 8.45-4.45, Fri 8.45-4.15). The staff on this line can only deal with complaints. To find one of our services, please visit the homepage, use our website search facility or contact us.
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.
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.
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.
Who is the MP for Lanarkshire?
Angela Crawley (born 3 June 1987) is a Scottish National Party politician. She was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lanark and Hamilton East at the 2015 general election.
Angela Crawley.
| Angela Crawley MP | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Jimmy Hood |
| Majority | 5,187 (9.8%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1987 Hamilton, Scotland |
Which political party is in power in Scotland?
The Scottish National Party (SNP) is the main political party in Scotland which primarily supports Scotland becoming an independent nation. They have also supported further devolution as a progression towards independence.
How many Conservative MP are there in Scotland?
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% |
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.
Who is in charge of NHS Lanarkshire?
Weekly message from Heather Knox, NHS Lanarkshire chief executive.
Is North Lanarkshire a deprived area?
144 (35%) datazones in North Lanarkshire are within the 20% most deprived communities in Scotland.
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2020.
| S01011598 | Cliftonville – Towers and Dunbeth nursery | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| S01011384 | Craigneuk – Flaxmill Avenue to Aldersyde Avenue | 38 |
How do you address a lady Lord-Lieutenant?
In a speech: In the preamble the Lord-Lieutenant should be referred to as “Lord-Lieutenant”. A speech might begin “My Lord-Lieutenant, Ladies and Gentlemen….”. Conversation: Lady Gretton should be initially addressed as “Lord-Lieutenant” and thereafter as “Lady Gretton” or “Ma’am” (pronounced as in jam).
What is the difference between Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff?
The Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff are both appointed by, and are representatives of, the Sovereign in the county. The Lord Lieutenant is responsible for civil and civic matters, whilst the High Sheriff is responsible for law and order, i.e. for keeping the King’s Peace.