North Lanarkshire Council has said it is to hold a series of drop-in consultation events regarding the future of Bellshill town centre.

The local authority added that it is holding the sessions to consult with residents and businesses on its Town Centre Framework and Action Plan.

The Framework and Action Plan outlines the priorities and principles to guide future development of the town centre, as well as practical actions to be undertaken by the council and its partners.


The drop-in sessions will help shape the first draft of the documents.

Councillor Harry McGuigan, Convener of the Bellshill and District Local Area Partnership, commented: "Our town centres are vital to local communities and the economy, so we want to give them a bright future.

"To help us achieve that, we want to hear the views of local people who use our town centres. I would encourage as many people as possible to take time to call in to our drop-in sessions and help us develop a positive future for Bellshill town centre."

The drop-in sessions will be held at Bellshill Cultural Centre from 21 to 28 October:

• Between 10am and 12 noon on Monday 21 and Wednesday – Saturday (23 – 26 October)



• Between 2pm and 4pm on Tuesday 22 and Monday 28 October.

(JP)