North Lanarkshire Council's Driving Digital Locally Intergenerational Project wins Municipal Journal Achievement Awards honour
North Lanarkshire Council's Driving Digital Locally Intergenerational Project received an impressive honour at the Municipal Journal Achievement Awards 2025.
The project bridges the digital divide by offering older residents personalised, one-on-one training sessions with young people, teaching them about digital technology.
It won the Transforming Lives category, sponsored by Roretti, at the UK-wide awards.
Delivered over a four-week period, digital leaders from local primary schools partner with senior residents in the community.
Residents and pupils engage in lively discussions about childhood memories and favourite songs.
Then, using iPads, the pupils bring these stories to life, creating a vibrant and interactive learning environment.
Ninety per cent of the residents who took part reported feeling confident using their new digital skills.
They also said they learned much more from the young digital leaders because the atmosphere was fun and relaxed.
Councillor Geraldine Woods, convener of the council's communities committee, said: "We are delighted to win this award.
"It is recognition for the team's hard work and dedication, and a testament to their passion and perseverance in supporting our local communities.
"Congratulations to everyone involved in this project."
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