North Lanarkshire

British

/ -ˈlænəkˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

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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The leader of North Lanarkshire Council's SNP group has been readmitted to the party, after a probe into her handling of complaints about former council leader Jordan Linden.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

He stood down as leader after the allegations emerged and North Lanarkshire Council has been run by a minority Labour administration since.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

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

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

Jordan Linden, who stood down as leader of North Lanarkshire Council in 2022 after the allegations emerged, was convicted in March following a seven-day trial.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

North Lanarkshire Council - which has been run by a minority Labour administration since 2022 - will also vote on whether to suspend activity with the Scottish Youth Parliament, where Linden previously served as chairman.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026

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