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The first sod was cut in Kildrum in June 1957 and those initial new homes became occupied by the officers of the CDC and workers of Cumbernauld House. SWT acquired over 281 hectares of woodlands from Cumbernauld Development Corporation in 1995 and today manage them as four separate reserves. None of these sixteen locations include Abronhill, with the Post Office confirming some sites would not be replaced due to the proximity of other Post Office facilities. Cumbernauld Village Family Learning Centre officially opened. The application seeks permission for a new-build unit next to the Army Reserve Centre. While there are general local concerns about the potential impact of this development on an already busy Craiglinn Roundabout, it is also hoped that a second McDonalds in Cumbernauld will alleviate the often long queues at their existing restaurant and drive-thru next to Asda. The Freedom of Information response then goes on to say the Councils predecessor, the Cumbernauld Development Corporation (CDC), did appear to assume ownership of the clock, by virtue of attending to its maintenance and making it available for public display. A planning application was submitted in October 2021 by Miller Homes for the proposed construction of 77 new homes at the entrance to Croy Quarry. Cumbernauld Community News has been contacted by a number of people asking if there will be a fireworks display in Cumbernauld this year. Weve had huge support from the local community, particularly through our partnership with the Cumbernauld Community Allotment group where our children have been planting seeds in the polytunnel and we plan to build on this partnership in the months and years ahead. Download our roundup of news in brief from the last week in PDF format here. The new population of Cumbernauld worked to build a community in the town, creating opportunities to improve the local area. Full information is available online at www.census.gov.scot. North Lanarkshire Councils aims for Cumbernauld Town Centre are to: * Restructure the core of the town centre; * Improve access and connections to public transport and active travel; * Improve quality of life, health and well being and urban liveability; * Deliver new affordable homes within and close to the town centre; * Strengthen Green Links and town greening through improved public realm and civic space; and. Cumbernauld Community News local news update for Monday 1st November is now available to download. Traineeships are now available for the following roles: accounts, props, SFX, greens, Assistant Director, set decoration, script supervisor, video assist, and draughting. Local GPs prioritise urgent care as health service under sustained pressure. Cumbernaulds Outlander production has now launched the next round of a training scheme for the upcoming filming of their seventh series. Around half of the branches closed by CJ Lang are currently at various stages of the onboarding process for like-for-like replacements. The closures planned for the upcoming investigations are vital to ensure the safety of the workforce and motorists, however we will look to complete these investigation works as quickly and as safely as possible. Should this exciting development go ahead, Cumbernauld will undoubtedly see some of the economic benefits of having a professional purpose-built film and TV studio located just a few miles from the town. Post Office state they are looking for alternative accommodation locally although there are limited options available without opening a standalone Post Office in the area. The plan document can also be found online at https://cumbernauldlivinglandscape.org.uk//Cumbernauld. Cumbernauld is divided into three wards: Cumbernauld North, Cumbernauld South, and Cumbernauld East. There will be no changes to the Wardpark Studios staff as a result of the acquisition by Hackman Capital Partners, and it will be hoped that the change of studio ownership will continue to bring professional TV and film productions to Cumbernauld for the foreseeable future. The purpose-built cinema will show movies on their 6m x 3m screen with 7.1 surround sound, and screenings will also be shown in the main auditorium on a larger 10m x 5m screen. All Household Waste Recycling Centres, including Wardpark, will be closed on Saturday 25th December and Saturday 1st January and traffic management will be in place. While the building represented the future in the 1960s, it is clear that it does not fit with residents vision of what they need from a modern town centre. There will clearly be disappointment with the signficantly reduced grants and for those where there is a recommendation to refuse funding entirely. And by working together with a range of partners including the Scottish Government, Scottish Cycling, the National Lottery, and the National Lottery players we are able to support communities across Scotland in their ambition to deliver projects like this. North Lanarkshire Council Agrees Grass Cut, Reinstates Glyphosate Use. As previously reported by Cumbernauld Community News, North Lanarkshire Council plan to create an Abronhill Community Hub, principally on the ground and pitch of the former Abronhill High School. These include: * 24 flats for North Lanarkshire Council at the former Kingfisher pub site on Dowanfield Road* 40 housing units for Wheatley Group at Lennox House in Seafar* 8 flats for North Lanarkshire Council at the former Cumbernauld Primary School site in the Village* 160 homes for development at the current HMRC site on St Mungos Road* 77 housing units for Miller Homes at Croy Quarry* 72 flats for North Lanarkshire Council at Millcroft Road in Carbrain* 600 (approximately) properties for development by Hallam Land Management on the site of the former Dullatur Golf Club Antonine course off Constarry Road* 75 (approximately) homes for development at Mid Forest* An unspecified number of housing units for Springfield Properties at Eastfield Road, next to Caulders Garden Centre. Viewers were treated to some fantastic images and video clips of Cumbernauld new town over the years, and of the town artist, the late Brian Miller. Councillor Jim Logue, leader of North Lanarkshire Council, said: The acquisition of The Centre Cumbernauld is an extremely significant part of the town vision for Cumbernauld and would represent a huge step forward in the regeneration of the town. These must be booked in advance as scheduled collections will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be two online interactive consultation events where questions can be submitted and answered live and in real time. On Saturday 4th December, children aged three or above will be able to get a glitter tattoo in the centre from 11am until 3:30pm. Cumbernauld Community News has pulled all the local data together into the attached image, although information for a specific geographical area should be used as an indication only due to the use of Intermediate Zones. North Lanarkshire Councils Roads department had no objection to the application, and neither did the Education department, who state Cumbernauld Academy, Our Ladys High School, and Cumbernauld and St Andrews Primary Schools have sufficient capacity. Primary footpaths are defined as Urban Shopping areas, precincts and main pedestrian Routes remote from carriageways which link major residential /commercial / industrial / educational facilities. 17,269 people like this. Staff shortages because of COVID-19 are affecting bed capacity and the approval of temporary military assistance on our hospital sites is very welcome. This included the Post Office counter within the Spar store in Abronhill. Secondary footpaths are defined as all remaining routes, with the exception of cycle routes. We know how much local communities and businesses rely on our branches. Following years of rumour and tentative plans, Lidl have renewed their interest in a new store in Cumbernauld this week with the publication of their Site Requirements Brochure. Graeme Reid, Director of the Monklands Replacement Project, said: The project team is absolutely delighted that the planning process is underway, marking another important step forward on the exciting journey to a new hospital for Lanarkshire. At stage 3 there will be a public and stakeholder consultation of the detailed flight path options. Some residents of Kildrum are continuing to experience an electricity blackout due to a substation fire in the area which occurred shortly before 4:30pm this afternoon. 17,225 people like this. Outlander offers training programme for upcoming series 7. Our staff have been terrific in getting us up and running and creating such a safe, warm, welcoming place for our children to enjoy. The incident caused temporary disruption to electricity supplies throughout large areas of Cumbernauld and power has since been restored to all areas, with the exception of Woodland Way, Campsie View, and some parts of Braehead Road and Afton Road. The proposed new parkrun plans to use Cumbernauld Glen and discussions have taken place with the Scottish Wildlife Trust to secure permission for the event to take place on their land. No circumstances have changed, and the clock remains open for public access within the Centre., A spokesperson for the St Enoch Shopping Centre stated there has been no approach in this regard from St. Enoch Centre.. Lidl Renews Cumbernauld Interest. This week, North Lanarkshire Council validated a brand new planning application by Taco Bell, confirming their interest in Cumbernauld and with amended plans for a new restaurant in the same location. We remain committed to our bricks and mortar strategy and maintaining our store opening pace; roughly a store a week for the next four years. Murron Mackay, 24, from Cumbernauld, wants police to step up patrols in the area. The closure of the HMRC office in Cumbernauld is expected to remove over 1m from the local economy each year, with businesses in the Town Centre likely to be hardest hit. Our top 10 Facebook posts of 2021 show an active interest locally in community, opportunity, development, and our heritage, and these 10 posts alone had a total reach of almost 1.3m Facebook users. Cumbernaulds Wardpark Studios sold to global studio chain. North Lanarkshire Councils plans include a replacement for the Tryst, Health Centre, Cumbernauld Library, and offices in and around Cumbernauld Town Centre, along with new replacement retail space and potential new school facilities. Cumbernaulds Outlander production has now launched a training scheme for the upcoming filming of their seventh series. At the North Lanarkshire Councils Planning and Transportation Committee meeting on 11th November, Councillors agreed unanimously and without debate to refuse Planning Permission in Principle for a proposed housing development at St Andrews Drive in Westerwood. Boolers Cafe August 24 Jimmys Corner ! Here Cumbernauld Community News takes a look ahead at what we can likely expect to see happen in the town during the next 12 months. This means that we will see a one-off grass cut take place of those areas of land which North Lanarkshire Council states they do not own. . A wide range of classes are also available in theatre, dance, circus skills, and creative arts. North Lanarkshire Councils Housing and Regeneration Committee will meet next Wednesday, 24th November, to discuss longstanding plans for the redevelopment of Millcroft Road in Carbrain. Cumbernauld new towns initial target population was 50,000, revised by 1980 to 70,000. Canavan Travel have a number of upcoming changes to their local bus services this month: * The 43 will service Condorrat Main Road and Cumbernauld Retail Park * The 45 will be running every 10 minutes or less * The 435 Saturday service will run with increased frequency Officers from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) intercepted containers at Grangemouth Port, and worked with Belgian authorities to intercept containers at Antwerp, arranging for the return of containers already on their way to China between September 2016 and March 2017. In a typically sometimes fiery meeting of North Lanarkshire Council, after three hours of debate Councillors voted to agree the Labour budget. A public consultation is now open and feedback can be submitted on these proposed changes until 2nd February by either writing to Transport Focus Freepost (RTEH-XAGE-BYKZ), PO Box 5594, Southend on Sea, SS1 9PZ or by email to [email protected]. With some of the main news stories and happenings in and around Cumbernauld recently, make sure you keep up-to-date with Cumbernauld Community News. Lidl will continue their search for suitable areas in Cumbernauld for up to two new stores. Id like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement; we are so proud and grateful to be a key part of village community.. On Sunday 18th December the centre will close at 6pm, and will open until 7pm each day that week until Christmas Eve when it will close at 5pm. Scots mum disgusted after teens allegedly launch stones off four-month-old's pram. No services will stop at Rutherglen, Dalmarnock, Bridgeton, or Argyle Street, and there will be no direct service to any station beyond Glasgow Central. The remaining section of the former Cumbernauld Primary School is set to be demolished later in 2022 to make way for the construction of eight new cottage flats for North Lanarkshire Council. The review is being undertaken to reduce the overall number of constituencies in Scotland from 59 to 57 and to ensure most constituencies contain between 69,724 and 77,062 electors. (LogOut/ Cumbernauld Community News. Full details of the proposed changes and draft timetables from May 2022 can be found at: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/fit-future and the public consultation is now live and will be open for the next six weeks at: https://scotrail.eu.qualtrics.com//SV_3KwfSqA3x27QKRU. The kits can be taken home and laid out on Christmas Eve ahead of Santas arrival. Among the budget measures agreed today was an increase in Council Tax rates of 3%, expected to raise an additional 4.6m each year. Cumbernauld Town Centre vision and hub plans. Picture: Artist impression of the new University Hospital Monklands, c/o NHS Lanarkshire, Views sought on parkrun plans for Cumbernauld Glen. There will be a transport strategy prepared and a Community Transport Hub developed, and with a commitment that the frequency of bus services to and from the new hospital from communities across Lanarkshire will be as good as, or better than, current services to the existing hospital. While the Sanctuary Scotland offices may be closed to the public at present, help and support remains available and home visits can be arranged if required. The meeting was often heated and angry in tone, at times bordering on descending into farce, with discussions taking place around ejecting some Councillors from the meeting, although that course of action was not taken. The 63 military personnel are deployed to Monklands, Wishaw, and Hairmyres Hospitals to alleviate pressure, including the deployment of three nurses, 45 medics, 12 General Duties Troops, and three drivers. Kildrum blackout following substation fire. Council officers have reviewed all grant applications and will make recommendations to Councillors on the amount of funding each organisation should receive, with a number of applicants recommended for nil award. The Planning Officer therefore recommended the application be refused by the Planning Committee. * Build active partnerships with communities. Cumbernauld Community News serves to share news, updates, information, campaigns, events, and activities of interest to the community of Cumbernauld. Police appeal for information after car is stolen from outside Lanarkshire home. Any comments can be submitted until Wednesday 8th December through the consultation website at www.bcs2023review.com, Sanctuary Scotland to vacate Fleming House offices. The new hospital will also be the first in Scotland to be fully net zero, with no contribution to carbon emissions. SEPA has issued a flood alert for the Cumbernauld area for tomorrow (Friday) morning. Full details of the Outlander Training Programme and how to apply can be found at https://opportunities.creativescotland.com//212c6e54, Local business responsible for largest illegal export of household waste. New Westway Retail Park Planning Application Submitted TJ Morris, the new owners of Westway Retail Park, has submitted a new planning application to North Lanarkshire Council for a "food store and mixed good store" across the northern parade of existing units. A decision was taken by North Lanarkshire Council in 2017 to progress a purchase and rebuild of new housing in Millcroft Road, including demolition of 169 flats and 57 garages, covering numbers 1 to 103 and 2 to 204B Millcroft Road. Black BMW X6 taken from driveway in Cumbernauld's Tintock Place during early very hours of Tuesday morning. There are currently 38 community councils in the area, with members appointed every four years and elections in cases where there are more candidates than positions. Under the existing proposals, Croy and Kilsyth would join a new Kelvin North constituency, meaning one platform of Croy Station would be in Kelvin North and the other would be in Kelvin South. Any comments submitted to the current consultation will not be considered by North Lanarkshire Council, however there will be an opportunity to formally oppose or support the proposed development once the Planning Permission in Principle application is submitted. Residential areas with road gradients steeper than 1 in 12.5 (8%) where specific difficulties have been identified and where it is practical to do so. Taco Bell Cumbernauld Works Underway North Lanarkshire Council has recently approved planning permission for the former Pizza Hut restaurant on South Muirhead Road to become a Taco Bell. Sanctuary Scotland however has now advised they are no longer in a position to deliver the project, and it is proposed that North Lanarkshire Council undertake the redevelopment of Millcroft Road themselves, supported by Scottish Government funding. Outlanders sixth season will see Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitriona Balfe) continue their adventures in North Carolina as the threat of the Revolutionary War places their very way of life in peril. There is no information available yet on what specific changes we can expect to see to council services over the next few years, with the respective revenue budget proposals of the political parties due to be presented to a meeting of the full council on Thursday 17th February. North Lanarkshire Council has offered free rent in the first year of the lease, increasing incrementally to 3,000 in year 2, 5,000 in year 3, and 7,000 in year 4, with a rent review then taking place. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/435450728116169, North Lanarkshire Councils festive arrangements. Looking forward, the councils longer-term workplace operating model will enable staff and partners to work closer to their communities and more flexibly within the shared spaces in our proposed town and community hubs which will deliver integrated and digital solutions., Cumbernaulds public art in the spotlight. Most recently used as a nursery, the Mugshack venue plans to be a new social and events space in Cumbernauld, led by the organisers of Mugstock music festival and in association with Cumbernauld Alternative Network and TRASH Music Projects. Saica Natur attempted to transport to China around 1,300 tonnes of household waste in 51 forty-foot shipping containers labelled as waste paper. SAICA Natur UK Limited has admitted to illegally exporting around 1,300 tons of household waste misdescribed as waste paper to an overseas country in direct contravention of regulations designed to protect the environment and communities. 2,698,458 has now been shared by 22 community projects throughout Scotland from the 8m Cycling Facilities Fund, a joint project where 4m has been invested by the Scottish Government and 4m of National Lottery funding contributed through sportscotland. Cumbernauld was first announced as the future location of a new national elective and diagnostic treatment centre in April, to be one of only ten throughout Scotland, and confirmed in August with the launch of the Scottish Governments NHS Recovery Plan. A formal application has been submitted by Palacerigg Community Trust for the lease of the former Visitor Centre, a longhouse, a barn, and three fields totalling over 21 acres in size, including the Meadow Field, Crush Field, and Rotary Field (all highlighted in pink on the attached plan). This means you may need to wait significantly longer than usual. The fantastic input of stakeholders has been crucial to the project so far and we look forward to engaging with the community on the plans for the ultra-modern new hospital as we progress through the planning process.. A 28-day virtual consultation will commence on Wednesday 2nd March at www.keppiedesign.co.uk/mrp. NHS Lanarkshire has this week announced the relocation of planned inpatient orthopaedic surgery to the new University Hospital Monklands at Wester Moffat when it opens around 2028. Wardpark has been a strong catalyst for growth in the countrys creative sector, and Scotland has become an important filming destination for international content creators, thanks in part to its lush landscape and scenery and competitive tax credits, as well as its top talent pool., Angus Robertson, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs, and Culture, said This excellent news confirms the growing confidence in Scotland as a world-class, film- and TV-making destination. There will also be a closure of the eastbound slip road spur to the A8011 Glasgow Road (in the direction of the Town Centre) on Wednesday 16th February, Sunday 20th February, Monday 21st February, and Tuesday 22nd February. A 95m Scotland-wide investment will see a broadband upgrade for customers in Cumbernauld by Openreach, part of the BT Group. The plans propose building amendments to construct a covered service yard, however does include works to prepare for the potential opening of a drive-thru at a later date, should they decide to do so. Our engineers and build partners are reaching more communities every week and were not just building in cities and urban areas. The production base for series seven will continue to be Wardpark Studios in Cumbernauld. An upcoming meeting of North Lanarkshire Councils Education and Families Committee will discuss the latest progress of the Town and Community Hub Development Programme, including the proposed Abronhill Community Hub. . The Scottish Government asks that National Entitlement Card applications are only made at this time if required for essential journeys by bus. Mark also visited the Carbrain Totem, now a protected listed building, and discussed the importance of public art to Cumbernauld in conversation with Neville Rae, inspired to become an artist by Brian Miller. The Unite trade Union are currently in discussions with Ovo Energy and said employees were in shock at the news of these office closures and job losses. Cumbernauld community supports Ukrainians in need. With the COVID-19 pandemic not yet entirely over, although restrictions are easing, we continue to share the below routes for support for those who may need additional help and assitance: NHS Lanarkshire COVID-19 Information Hub:www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/novel-corona-virus-covid-19, Cumbernauld Community News Coronavirus Updates:www.facebook.com/CCNCoronavirus, Cumbernauld COVID-19 Support Group:www.facebook.com/groups/2657498411138732, Cumbernauld Resilience:www.facebook.com/groups/846589525857992, Bethlehem House of Bread Food Bank:www.facebook.com/Cumbernauldfoodbank, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Baby Bank:www.facebook.com/CumbernauldKilsythBabyBank, CACE:www.facebook.com/CACE-158378691265780, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Citizens Advice Bureau:www.facebook.com/CumbernauldCAB, Cumbernauld Poverty Action:www.facebook.com/Cumbernauldpovertyaction, Service Updates and Coronavirus Hub:www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/coronavirus, Carbrain and Hillcrest Community Councilwww.facebook.com/CarbrainHillcrestCommunityCouncil, Condorrat Community Councilwww.facebook.com/Condorrat, Craigmarloch Community Councilwww.facebook.com/Craigmarloch-Community-Council-1585352641725932, Dullatur Community Councilwww.facebook.com/Dullatur-Community-Council-2024237447692213, Kildrum Community Councilwww.facebook.com/KildrumCC, Seafar and Ravenswood Community Councilwww.facebook.com/Seafar-Ravenswood-Community-732057653820205, Westerwood Community Councilwww.facebook.com/WesterwoodCommunityCouncil, Village Community Councilwww.facebook.com/Cumbernauld-Village-152917824860320.
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