Economy, Employment & Poverty
Information for the Public
North Lanarkshire has plan for Regeneration and investment. This includes creating new jobs, bringing in new businesses and improving the areas where people live.
The Economic Regeneration Delivery Plan focuses on:
- Housing development – building new homes
- Town centre regeneration – improving the town centres
- Improving infrastructure – improving roads and transport
North Lanarkshire Council offers help and support to strengthen communities and help local businesses.
This includes:
- Business startup Fund
- Regeneration Capital Grant Fund
- Business Growth Fund
- Loan Funding
- Business support for local women
- Expert Help for new or existing businesses
- Social enterprise framework
- Tourism Strategy and Action Plan
If you live in North Lanarkshire the Tackling Poverty Team can help you with:
- Claiming benefits
- Managing your debt
- Budgeting
- Dealing with unpaid bills
- Financial emergencies
The North Lanarkshire Worrying About Money? leaflet gives you information on how to get help and advice if you’re struggling to make ends meet.
You can read the economic reports from South Lanarkshire Council by clicking on these links:
They include areas that the Council will be improving, and information about grants, business advice, and local economic initiatives.
South Lanarkshire Council offers a wide range of help to strengthen communities and grow the local economy. This includes
- Community-led regeneration
- Regeneration Capital Grant Fund
- Business support grant
- Tourism
- Our economy Annual performance spotlights
- Enterprise and Sustainable Development Services
- Starting or growing your business
If you live in South Lanarkshire or work for South Lanarkshire Council you can get free, confidential help from The Money Matters Advice Service.
This covers:
- Claiming benefits
- Managing your debts
- Budgeting
Dealing with unpaid bills - Financial emergencies
South Lanarkshire Money is not the only problem is an online resource that gives you information on where you can get financial help and support.
The South Lanarkshire Worrying About Money? leaflet gives you information on how to get help and advice if you’re struggling to make ends meet.
You can get help and one-to-one support on how to start or grow a business from Business Gateway Lanarkshire
Invest in North Lanarkshire is a website that helps businesses in the area. It helps you find grants, business advice and digital tools to help your business grow.
Get support with ALISS and Locator!
ALISS is a website where you can find local services and groups that offer help, support and mentoring. You can also use it to find learning opportunities throughout Scotland.
Locator focuses on charity and community (third sector) services. It’s mainly for South Lanarkshire, but it also includes some services in North Lanarkshire. This lets you see the support that is available in the region.
