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Glasgow Times
41 minutes ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
MP visits 80-bed Uddingston care home ahead of Carers' Week
Frank McNally, MP for Coatbridge and Bellshill, spent time at HC-One Scotland's Highgate Care Home, in Uddingston, on Friday, June 6. He explored the 80-bed nursing and dementia care home, including the hair salon, café, cinema, lounge, hobby room, ensuite and premier bedrooms, and gardens. The visit was a chance for residents and staff to discuss life at the care home. Read more: New care home boasting 'champagne bar' and 'cinema' to open in Glasgow Laura Turnbull, home manager at HC-One Scotland's Highgate Care Home, said: "We were delighted to welcome MP Frank McNally to our home. "Everyone had a great time, chatting and discussing key issues they care about and what actions can be taken to overcome them." His visit coincides with Carers Week (June 9 to 15), which strives to spotlight the important work done by carers in the UK. (Image: Supplied) (Image: Supplied) Read more: Meet the rugby veteran, 86, reflecting on a life shaped by sport and family Mr McNally said: "It was a privilege to spend time at Highgate Care Home, meeting residents and frontline carers whose dedication often goes unseen. "This Carers' Week, I'm reminded of the invaluable role they play - not just in our communities, but in the lives of so many families across Coatbridge and Bellshill. "Their kindness, patience, and professionalism deserve our gratitude and support." More information about Highgate Care Home can be found on the HC-One website.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Bellshill businesses and residents to benefit from changes to parking rules on Main Street
Local MP Frank McNally has highlighted the changes to parking. Bellshill businesses and residents are set to benefit from changes to parking rules on the Main Street. Local MP Frank McNally held a small business surgery in the town on March 14 - with business owners and customers highlighting major challenges with current parking enforcement arrangements, which was impacting footfall and income. Subsequently, Mr McNally hosted a well-attended all-trader meeting at Bellshill Cultural Centre to discuss solutions and then presented proposals to North Lanarkshire Traffic Enforcement Officers, alongside local councillors Pat Patton, Anne McCrory, Beth Baudo, Jim Reddin, Helen Loughran and Helena Gray. As a result, North Lanarkshire Council has agreed to draw up significant changes to the existing Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), which will now be consulted upon. The major shake-up will see the complete removal of the existing 7.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6pm, the extension of parking from one to two hours on the Main Street, the realigning of the bus stop length to allow for additional bays, the establishment of no restriction loading bays, the removal of designated taxi bays and the examination of additional bays on Main Street between Glebe Street and Church View Gardens. Commenting on the development, Mr McNally said: 'I'm pleased to see real progress being made following the concerns raised by Bellshill shop owners, customers and shoppers. 'I have held a number of small business surgeries across the constituency in the last 10 months, but Bellshill was the only occasion where every business owner raised the exact same issue, parking enforcement challenges. It is clear that the current arrangements are not working and changes are needed. 'Therefore, I am delighted that North Lanarkshire Council has listened, taken our important proposals on board and is now seeking to deliver major changes to the TRO as a result. 'These changes do require consultation, but they will represent a positive step forward for Main Street.'
Daily Record
30-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Coatbridge MP Frank McNally praises steel fabricating firm Cairnhill Structures Ltd for its support for Ukraine
Coatbridge's MP has praised a steel fabricating firm in the town for its support for Ukraine during a visit to its base. Cairnhill Structures Ltd "warmly welcomed" Frank McNally MP to the Sun Works site, which has played a pivotal part of Coatbridge's industrial landscape for decades, manufacturing munitions for the World Wars. The site has been operated for more than 40 years by the local company and, in more recent times, become one of the leading firms in a range of sectors, including nuclear, renewables, oil and gas and transport infrastructure. The visit comes after Mr McNally addressed the House of Commons last month, raising the successes of the resettlement of Ukrainians in Coatbridge. Cairnhill Structures Ltd has aligned with these efforts, employing a number of Ukrainians at their site, as well as taking on projects which will support the reconstruction of Ukraine. As part of reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, Cairnhill Structures Ltd, in association with the UK Government, are building two new bridges to replace Makarov and Vishgorod bridges in Kyiv, which were destroyed by Russian forces in the early days of the conflict. Chief executive Neil Watson and director Steven Hendry offered a tour of the site to Mr McNally, where he was able to see many of Cairnhill Structures Ltd's 200 workers and some of the firm's new heavy plant in operation. Mr McNally also welcomed the opportunity to discuss challenges relating to aging workforces, cuts to further education, and the need to greatly increase apprenticeships in trades such as welding and fabricating. Mr McNally told Lanarkshire Live : "It was a real privilege to meet Neil and Steven from Cairnhill Structures Ltd at the Sun Works site in Coatbridge. 'Cairnhill Structures Ltd is clearly a world-class company, working on some of the largest-scale projects in a number of critical sectors. 'They are also a growing and outward-facing company, following a number of acquisitions, that is a real asset to the Coatbridge area and its local economy. 'No company is immune to challenging market conditions, and I welcomed the opportunity, as I have with other manufacturers I have visited in the constituency since my election, to discuss some of the challenges the company has faced in areas like skills and apprenticeships. 'The work that the company is currently engaged on will help Ukraine rebuild its country following the war - it is just one example of how the Coatbridge community has did their bit to support Ukraine and Ukrainians.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here . And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here .
Daily Record
21-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Albion Rovers seek new artificial surface 'next year' after initial talks on SFA funding
Rovers have released an update to fans regarding their bid to transform Cliftonhill Albion Rovers has announced they have their sights set on an artificial pitch for Cliftonhil next year. The cash-strapped club are seeking new revenue streams to keep them afloat and believe turning the grass pitch at their Coatbridge home into a multiple-use community venue can help provide the financial boost they require. They believe they can achieve this "ambitous" upgrade through funding from the Scottish Football Association. In a statement to fans, the Rovers' 'Project Board' revealed they met with the SFA and the Scottish Football Partnership Trust last week to discuss their plans, which would initially see Cliftonhill's facilities and floodlights upgraded, before attention turns to implementing a new surface. The club statement read: "The Project Board is continuing to explore various funding streams in line with our long-term vision of transforming The Reigart Stadium's facilities so we can transition to operating as a vibrant and accessible community sports hub. "The Project Board agreed that our initial focus should be to attain funding which would allow for the installation of an artificial pitch to replace the current grass surface. This would empower the Board and ARFC to be able to deliver wider participation and community engagement through the likes of our fantastic Community Trust. "It has been a whirlwind start. It is clear that we are at the beginning of an exciting journey that will no doubt have highs and lows along the way. There is no limit to what we can achieve and the feedback the Project Board has received so far from outwith the Club has been wholly positive. "We have engaged with the Scottish FA regarding The Scottish Football Facilities Fund – which has two strands. "The Member Support stream, which helps a Club retain or improve their Club Licensing Status, is where the Board believes our journey would be best placed to start and we have initially engaged with the Scottish FA regarding this. Currently, Albion Rovers holds an Entry Licence. The Club aspires to reach Bronze License level. "The Community Football Spaces stream – created from investment received from the UK Government's Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) – is a clear target capital investment fund for the Board in the future and we are exploring how to reach a position where we would be able to submit a robust, evidence-based application. "The Board believe a phased approach, working closely with the Scottish FA and The Scottish Football Partnership Trust, is how we should proceed. "Last week, the Board and Club met with both parties. MSP Fulton MacGregor and a representative from MP Frank McNally's office also attended. The consensus was clear: a project with the aim of replacing the Club's grass pitch to allow The Reigart Stadium to operate as a community sports hub is the way forward for Albion Rovers. We'd like to thank those who attended. "Over the coming months, the Board will continue to engage with the Scottish FA and The Scottish Football Partnership Trust. Further engagement will allow us to develop our course of action going forward. "Our phased approach is likely to be firstly new floodlights and accessible changing facilities for community football then an ambitious bid for a full artificial pitch next year. "We will work tirelessly to be in a position to apply for both strands of the Scottish Football Facilities Fund when they next open." Rovers announced last month that after two seasons in the Lowland League and with SPFL parachute payments ceasing at the end of this season, the club will only be able to pay players and staff expenses from next season. Claims have also been made in an open letter from the club that the main shareholder, Anton Fagan, is blocking potential new revenue streams. The club has launched fighting fund 'Rovers Return' to try and ease their woes. The club completed this season's Lowland League campaign on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat to Celtic B, which confirmed a sixth place finish.
