North Lanarkshire Council, GB
Unitary Authority in Scotland
United Kingdom
North Lanarkshire Council, GB makes country park more accessible with myEyes mobile app
The myEyes app provides audio narration of walking routes and areas of interest based on location data. Council officials worked with iKi Technologies on adapting myEyes for patrons of Strathclyde Country Park. App users find out about native wildlife and journey through the park's paths thanks to timely alerts. The app accommodates audio messaging in multiple languages. North Lanarkshire Council will evaluate the app's impacts prior to potential use in other public spaces.
North Lanarkshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
North Lanarkshire Council, GB refurbishes residential towers for Ukrainian refugee accommodations
Council towers slated for demolition in Coatbridge and Wishaw were reactivated after six weeks of repairs. Two hundred units meet safety requirements and provide welcoming accommodations. Ukrainian refugees stay at local hotels as they wait for housing placements. On-site service providers offer assistance and guidance as refugees move from hotels to apartments. The project assists the Scottish Government with its goal of housing 4,500 refugees.
North Lanarkshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
North Lanarkshire Council, GB fosters manufacturing innovation with Smart Hub Lanarkshire
The hub features a lab with robotic arms and software for hands-on demonstrations. Meeting spaces allow local manufacturers to consult with researchers, partners, and the council's business team. Smart Hub Lanarkshire hosts webinars and school visits highlighting the industrial applications of cooperative robots. Council officials developed the facility with the University of Strathclyde and hub host New College Lanarkshire.
North Lanarkshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
North Lanarkshire Council, GB Prospects for Parents program lowers barriers to parental employment
Prospects for Parents trains unemployed parents for in-demand jobs during a free 12-week course. The council's Financial Inclusion Team offers budget and benefits counseling to participants. Council staffers work with eligible parents on solutions to common employment obstacles like reliable transportation and childcare. Single parents, parents of disabled children, and parents aged 25 and under are among those eligible for the program.
North Lanarkshire Council, GB
United Kingdom
North Lanarkshire Council, GB develops free period product map as community reopens from COVID-19
North Lanarkshire included free period products in its essential home delivery service during COVID-19 lockdowns. This focus on period poverty led to the creation of an interactive map of locations with free products. Residents search by postcode, town, or location name to find libraries and community centers with period products. Council officials are working with community groups to expand participating locations based on user suggestions.
North Lanarkshire Council, GB
United Kingdom