North Lanarkshire

British

/ -ʃə, ˈlænəkˌʃɪə /

noun

a council area of central Scotland: consists mainly of the NE part of the historical county of Lanarkshire; formerly (1974–96) part of Strathclyde Region: engineering and metalworking industries. Administrative centre: Motherwell. Pop: 321 820 (2003 est). Area: 1771 sq km (684 sq miles)

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Linden became a councillor for the SNP in 2017 and rose to become North Lanarkshire council leader in 2022.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

The leader of the SNP group on North Lanarkshire Council has been suspended from the party and dropped as an election candidate.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

Linden became a councillor for the SNP the following year, and rose to become North Lanarkshire council leader in 2022.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

Five people, including two children, have been taken to hospital after a 15-vehicle crash on the M73 in North Lanarkshire.

From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026

East Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire and Stirling councils will also meet on Thursday to set their budgets for the next financial year.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

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