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. 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. There will also be two live consultation events with the opportunity to chat directly to the design team. The application notice has been submitted by EdinCal Film Studios and seeks to create Scotlands first purpose-built professional film and TV studio. 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. Full details of the line closure and affected journeys can be found at http://www.scotrail.co.uk/anderston-tunnel-closure, Cumbernauld Town Centre redevelopment plans continue to progress. One train per hour between Glasgow and Falkirk Grahamston until early evening and one train per hour all day between Glasgow and Cumbernauld. As a result of Local Government reorganisation, in 1996 Cumbernauld became part of North Lanarkshire, with Cumbernauld Development Corporation disbanded. 1,540 likes. Cumbernauld dad spared jail over cannabis farm discovered in Abronhill property Cumbernald Gala Day's date has been set for 2023 - here's a date for your diary! 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. This follows Ministry of Defence approval to extend the support from its planned conclusion on 10th November. 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. Police Scotland have confirmed an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended Cumbernauld at around 3:30pm yesterday afternoon following reports of a suspicious device, reported to have been a possible wartime grenade. An initial pilot exercise involving 721 households in Cumbernauld has now concluded and North Lanarkshire Council now aims to proceed to the next phase of 4,200 households across Cumbernauld, Gartcosh, Glenboig, and Moodiesburn in early 2022. Antonine Shopping Centre confirms festive activities. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Saturday 29th January 2022 and with a number of these trainee roles commencing from March 2022. Michael Hackman, Founder and CEO of Hackman Capital Partners, said Were thrilled to be adding Wardpark Film and Television Studios to our distinguished portfolio and excited to be entering the Scottish production market. The current plan is to include a new Town Hub at the redeveloped Cumbernauld Town Centre. 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. Bookings can be made by calling 01236 907171. The air ambulance was in attendance and landed in Cumbernauld House Park. See all. NHS Lanarkshire has confirmed they will be launching an engagement and consultation exercise on Cumbernaulds new Elective Treatment Centre in spring 2022, with the facility expected to open in 2026. The Planning Officer therefore recommended the application be refused by the Planning Committee. Cumbernauld Community News has also received confirmation that the clock pendulum and movement are safely being stored in the Antonine Shopping Centre, despite local rumours in recent years that this had been disposed of. The St Enochs clock came to be in its present location within the Shopping Centre during that development. A tender has now been issued to appoint a design team who will undertake community engagement, site surveys, and an options appraisal. 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. Cumbernauld new town was designed as an integrated collection of satellite communities, each of which generally had a school, play area, parks and greenspaces, community facility, and a pub, with a shop provided for every 300 homes. Cumbernauld has picked up numerous awards and accolades for planning and design, including the prestigious RS Reynolds award for community architecture from the American Institute of Architects, and both Cumbernauld Town Centre and local new town housing developments being named in the DoCoMoMo list of key monuments of post-war architecture. 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. 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. The entire town was connected by an extensive network of roads, roundabouts, footpaths, and underpasses, with Cumbernauld labelled as one of the best towns in the UK for road safety. That same evening, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel were attacked in Cumbernauld. Boolers Cafe August 24 Jimmys Corner ! Glasgow to Edinburgh via Cumbernauld/Greenfaulds. Download our roundup of news in brief from the last week in PDF format here. Scotrail propose local ticket office changes, Scotrail have confirmed plans to change the opening times of ticket offices, including at Cumbernauld and Croy train stations. Cumbernauld Industrial Units Join 1bn Portfolio. . Cumbernauld Community News's Tweets - Twitter Where grit bins need to be refilled, this can be requested by either calling 01698 403110 or completing the form online at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/form/grit-bin-request-refill. Our condolences to Neil's family and friends. Cumbernaulds newest Family Learning Centre is located at the former Cumbernauld Primary School site on Glasgow Road. In the remaining locations, affected local communities are close to alternative branches and these have been managing customer demand.. Costa Coffee will be joined on the former Esso petrol station site in the coming months by the neighbouring Tony Macaroni bar and restaurant. 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. From the 31 Post Office counter closures announced in June 2021, alternative Post Office provision has been identified for twelve locations, with an additional four expected to join the list before the end of the year. This update shares some of the news stories and local activities of recent interest, with Cumbernauld Community News continuing to be Cumbernauld's most popular news resource. While the former St Enoch station clock is accessible from the Antonine Shopping Centre, it is hoped the clock can eventually be relocated to a more prominent location within Cumbernauld. The first Compulsory Purchase Orders are expected to be issued in January 2022. Around half of the branches closed by CJ Lang are currently at various stages of the onboarding process for like-for-like replacements. Well share further details on Cumbernauld Community News about the planned opening of these new businesses when available. North Lanarkshire Council states only priority routes (both roads and footpaths) will be treated as a precaution, with the gritting of secondary routes and all other roads operating on a reactionary basis, with the exception of schools. There will also be a new external pedestrian access created at the rear of the store. The Beal Group Ltd has completed a 4m expansion of their textile business and relocated their headquarters to Cumbernauld, creating 20 new jobs in the area and with an additional 25 new jobs planned for next year. With no sign of a multiplex coming to Cumbernauld in 2022, a cinema screen is expected to open at the new Cumbernauld Theatre Lanternhouse venue in the coming year. The new population of Cumbernauld worked to build a community in the town, creating opportunities to improve the local area. There is no requirement for applicants to have any formal qualifications however they should be normally resident in Scotland, eligible to work in the UK, over 18 years old, have a basic understanding of the film and TV industry, preferably have at least one credit from a professional TV or Film production, have no more than 12 months paid experience within that department, and preferably have a full clean driving licence. Ogilvie Homes submitted the planning application to North Lanarkshire Council on 1st June 2021, proposing a new housing development on St Andrews Drive in Westerwood, adjacent to the roundabout at Caulders Garden Centre, for an unspecified number of homes. Cumbernauld's most popular news resource, sharing information, activities, and events of interest to the people of Cumbernauld and the surrounding are . As previously reported by Cumbernauld Community News, North Lanarkshire Council will be weighing household waste and recycling bins through a trial funded by Zero Waste Scotland. Abronhill Community Hub Consultation Events Planned. Scott Linton, 25, had been returning from a family party when he pounced on Steven McAllister in a lane in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on March 14, 2020. Showing 199 items Published Headline Read in full; Sort . Rolls, toastys, soup, paninis, cakes, teas /coffees , juice , sweets and crisps . A 28-day virtual consultation will commence on Wednesday 2nd March at www.keppiedesign.co.uk/mrp. Full information on the vaccine eligibility and booking process is available from NHS Lanarkshire at www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/covid-19-vaccine/, New venue open day for Cumbernaulds former Town Hall. Cumbernauld Village Family Learning Centre officially opened. Further information can be found at https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/club-365, Plans unveiled for new film studio near Cumbernauld. The St Enoch clock is currently located in the former walkway between The Centre Cumbernauld and the Antonine Shopping Centre, although is only accessible from the Antonine Shopping Centre. North Lanarkshire Council has confirmed their arrangements for frontline services this festive season, with NLC offices closed to the public from Monday 27th December until Wednesday 5th January. Stephen Nugent had chased the girl and indecently assaulted her after she turned down his drunken advances. Household bin weighing to commence for Cumbernauld homes. The development consists of 131 affordable two-bedroom homes as well as a proposed new location for the Sanctuary Scotland office. Police Scotland are now appealing for information on the death of 27-year-old James Ross following a disturbance at Abronhill Shopping Centre at around 4:30pm yesterday, Monday 14th February. . Councillor Adam Smith - Cumbernauld East. Cumbernauld Community News has been contacted by a number of people asking if there will be a fireworks display in Cumbernauld this year. 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. Carbrain and Hillcrest Community Council has secured their own space within Lenziemill Industrial Estate to create a new Carbrain Community Hub. Cumbernauld Community News Coronavirus Updates. A North Lanarkshire Council spokesperson said Our Trading Standards team is advising parents not to give a fidget toy advent calendar to children because of safety concerns over the toys inside. New charitable and voluntary organisations were formed and people came together to support each other and the development of the new town. The Ministry of Defence has stated the military support being given to NHS Lanarkshire, and whether their deployment might require any further extension, will be kept under regular review. We are urging the public to ensure they access the right help at the right time. The Cumbernauld Cottage Trust organisation is working with North Lanarkshire Council and other stakeholders to investigate the feasibility of a Community Asset Transfer. There will be a greater number of car parking spaces at the new hospital location, mainly within a multi-storey car park. These actions also risk undermining Scotlands efforts to recycle, as stories like this create doubt in the publics mind that the recycling they put out for collection will be appropriately managed. 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. Household waste and recycling collections scheduled to take place on Saturday 25th December should be presented on Friday 24th December. Man missing from Scots town found safe and well. Emergency services have attended the substation in Woodland Way and teams from SP Energy Networks are currently working on-site to restore supplies. Last week Cumbernauld Community News shared an update on Facebook from Taco Bell on the withdrawal of their planning application for a new restaurant and drive-thru on South Muirhead Road, at the former Pizza Hut. Daniel Lang, 34, must carry out 300 hours of unpaid community work and will be electronically tagged for a year. There will be no special uplifts between Tuesday 21st December and Monday 3rd January. An information stand will be available at Cumbernaulds Antonine Shopping Centre on Tuesday 8th March for anyone who needs help in completing their census. Wardpark Studios, the home of the Outlander series, has been acquired by Hackman Capital Partners, currently operating 400 sound stages in studios across 65 locations in six countries through their affiliate, The MBS Group, the global leader in studio services, equipment and technology. With snow and ice expected within the next few weeks, North Lanarkshire Councils Winter Services Policy will be implemented and will determine which roads and footpaths are cleared and gritted in the local area as follows. Among the releases planned for showing in Cumbernaulds new cinema this year are Mission Impossible 7, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. 4. The detailed consultation is expected to commence in early 2023. Cumbernauld Community News Coronavirus Updates - Facebook Cumbernauld Community News - Facebook The opening of Cumbernaulds newest Costa Coffee has created 25 jobs in the town and is the first drive-thru for Costa Coffee in the local area. North Lanarkshire residents can also collect small quantities of grit from local recycling centres using their own containers, including at Wardpark Recycling Centre. Glasgow Airport will be reviewing all arrival and departure routes from the ground to 7000ft and will also be withdrawing the existing ground-based navigation aids. Cumbernauld Alternative Network will also be offering free textile printing for those who take along a blank piece of clothing. Cash and signed sports memorabilia discovered when cops stopped Lanarkshire man driving van south, Ronald Appleby admitted possessing criminal property including 82,400, Signed Mike Tyson glove could be confiscated in connection with 82,000 dirty cash probe. 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. Change). RMT is firmly opposed to ticket office closures and cuts and will be campaigning publicly and politically in the coming weeks to oppose these short-sighted attacks on Scotlands railway.. No staff will lose their jobs and will instead be redeployed to provide enhanced customer service on the frontline., Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the RMT Union, has pledged to fight these plans: Cuts to ticket office hours will do nothing to restore passenger confidence in Scotlands sustainable rail network which has a central role to play in delivering modal shift away from high carbon transport. These amounts were distributed from a total fund of 10,196.38, with the Joint Blind and Disabled Club Kilsyth also receiving funding. Antonine Shopping Centres management team has previously stated the St Enoch Clock remains accessible and can be visited at any time, and there is an intention to relocate the clock to a more prominent location in the town at some point in the future, with the planned redevelopment of Cumbernauld Town Centre appearing to offer the ideal opportunity. 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. A Freedom of Information request has revealed the former St Enoch train station clock, said to be gifted to the people of Cumbernauld in 1977, is now under the ownership of Bridges Antonine LLP, operators of the Antonine Shopping Centre. The production base for series seven will continue to be Wardpark Studios in Cumbernauld. The leak caused a temporary restriction on the use of fireworks in the area on Guy Fawkes night. Specific questions were asked at the Cumbernauld Community Board meeting by Adam Smith, Kildrum Community Council Chair, about keeping the public updated and the overall viability of the project, by Councillor Claire Barclay on the additional need for redevelopment of Abronhill Shopping Centre, by Councillor Willie Goldie on the Town Hub plans for either Seafar or the Town Centre, Mary McNeil, Development Manager of Cornerstone House Centre, on working with the owners of premises within Cumbernauld Town Centre, and by Councillor Paddy Hogg on a need for a small business network in the area. Network Rail has confirmed works have now started on a 3.1m accessibility project at Croy train station to install a new footbridge and lifts. Cumbernaulds Outlander production has now launched a training scheme for the upcoming filming of their seventh series. New Monklands Hospital Public Consultation Commences. 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. Cumbernaulds Wardpark Studios sold to global studio chain. The neighbourhood data, with case rates broken down by Intermediate Zone, shows all local areas reached a seven-day positive of over 400 per 100,000 population, with the exception of Greenfaulds which was between 200 and 399. Whatever you may think of Cumbernauld, there is a community within the town which comes together and supports those in need and with countless volunteers working to make Cumbernauld a better place to live, work, and visit. The attached picture shows the potentally dangerous Fidget Toy Advent Calendar and these should be returned to the original retailer immediately. Lanarkshire groups receive lottery coronation grants. While this will come as welcome news to many, there will also be a reintroduction of glyphosate weedkiller which will concern many people locally. Real Christmas trees (with decorations removed) can be collected free of charge on Saturday 8th, 15th and 22nd January. Lidls requirements for new store locations include: Christian Hrtnagel, Lidl GB CEO, commented Our new store target today marks a significant investment for the business. The planning application was submitted on behalf of a Mr Kevin Love, with North Lanarkshire Council aiming to make a decision on the application by Saturday 5th March. Lidl will continue their search for suitable areas in Cumbernauld for up to two new stores. Abronhill residents will be expected to use Post Office facilities in Cumbernauld Town Centre from Friday onwards. The Studios will be developed as an international class Film and TV Show Studios and not just a set of refurbished factory units. 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's most popular news resource, sharing information, activities, and events of interest to the people of Cumbernauld and the surrounding are . This included the Post Office counter within the Spar store in Abronhill. The regeneration of the area will also include new walking routes, creation of recreation and picnic areas, and conservation and biodiversity enhancements. Our top Facebook post in 2021 featured the November launch of Outlanders training programme for their upcoming seventh series, reaching over 471,000 Facebook users. 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. Cumbernauld Community News - Posts | Facebook - Meta Business Councillor Adam Smith - Cumbernauld East May 12, 2022 As said in Cumbernauld: Town for Tomorrow theres a limit to what planners can do. A further update here from Councillor Adam Smith on the listing application submitted for Cumbernauld Town Centre and clarification that Historic Environment Scotland won't consider public opinion when making their decision. The site is strategically located close to the availability of skilled labour and existing supply chain services.. STARZPLAY can be accessed via the app or through Virgin TV, Apple TV+, or Amazon Video Channels. Permission has been refused - Cumbernauld Community News - Facebook Rounding off our top 3 Facebook posts of 2021 was Junes unannounced royal visit to the Irn-Bru factory by The Queen and Prince William, with the post reaching 83,100 people on Facebook. Remaining roads not identified as primary or secondary routes will be treated dependent on resources and changing weather conditions and if severe weather persists. The Community Empowerment Committee will also discuss the Local Development Programme (LDP) of improvements in the Cumbernauld area including additional parking, environmental enhancements, new CCTV provision, and signage and accessibility works. Scotrail service changes introduced from next week. The 4m relocation has created a 74,000 sq ft facility, part funded by Scottish Enterprise. Preparatory works to reroute utilities and services will commence in late November. We expect the first new homes at Burns Road to be available from around spring/summer next year.. Responses to the census are kept secure and restricted from access for 100 years, with previous census returns provng to be an invaluable resource for historians and those researching their family tree. Further information and updates on the work of Palacerigg Community Trust can be found at www.facebook.com/PalaceriggCT. Cumbernauld Community News December 2021 Local News Update. Cumbernauld Community News (@NewsCumbernauld) / Twitter 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). Ovo Energy acquired SSE three years ago and had previously announced local job losses, but this latest announcement confirms their plans to withdraw from Cumbernauld entirely. 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. 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.