The area was formed in 1996, from the districts (within Strathclyde region) of Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Motherwell, and Monklands, as well as part of the Strathkelvin district (Chryston and Auchinloch), which operated between 1975 and 1996. As a new single-tier authority, North Lanarkshire became responsible for all functions previously performed by both the regional council and the district councils.
The largest part of North Lanarkshire, in the south of the county, has its roots in the historic county of Lanarkshire, which has existed since around the time of King David I, who ruled Scotland from 1124 to 1153.[1] The county was based around the town of Lanark, now in South Lanarkshire, which had been the site of the first Parliament of Scotland under Kenneth II in 978, and was granted burgh status by David in 1140.[2] The northern parts of North Lanarkshire were in the historic counties of Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire.[3] The area now covered by North Lanarkshire has five historical burghs: Airdrie, Coatbridge, Kilsyth, Motherwell and Wishaw.[4] The population of North Lanarkshire grew quickly during the Industrial Revolution. In the 18th century the county's towns, including Motherwell, were active in textile production. The discovery of coal and iron ore deposits in the 19th century, as well as the building of the Glasgow to Edinburgh railway, transformed the region.[5] The towns of Motherwell, Coatbridge and Wishaw became centres of the iron and steel industry. These industries began to decline in the second half of the 20th century, while a growth occurred in the financial and technology sectors, as well as a growth in logistics services related to the heavy goods traffic in the area. The new town of Cumbernauld expanded rapidly after World War II, and is now the largest town in North Lanarkshire. The growth of the Greater Glasgow metropolitan area into the south-western part of the county has also led to a large number of residential areas for commuters.[3]
The North Lanarkshire county area was established in 1996 as part of a reorganisation of local government in the United Kingdom.[6] This was the latest in a series of reforms, starting in 1889 with the establishment of a county council for Lanarkshire in 1889 and followed in 1975 by the abolition of the county and its absorption into the larger Strathclyde Region.[7] The 1996 reform abolished Strathclyde, and established North Lanarkshire as a merger of the districts of Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Monklands, Motherwell and four of the wards of Strathkelvin district.[8]
Geography and demographics
North Lanarkshire lies in the Central Valley of Scotland, to the east of Glasgow. It lies on the Scotland's north–south watershed with the River Clyde flowing through the west of the county on its way to the Irish Sea, and the River Almond in the east emptying into the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh.[9] The northern areas consist of forests as well as higher areas such as the Kilsyth Hills.[3]
The highest population density of North Lanarkshire is in the urbanised south-west, which is part of the Greater Glasgow metropolitan area. Northern and eastern areas are more rural in character, with agricultural activity such as dairy and meat farming.[3] The largest towns in North Lanarkshire are Cumbernauld, which in 2022 had a population of approximately 58,000, followed by Coatbridge (43,970), Airdrie (37,130) and Motherwell (32,120).[10] Other localities include Bellshill, Bargeddie, Moodiesburn, Shotts, Viewpark and Wishaw.
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North Lanarkshire Scots North Lanrikshire Scottish Gaelic Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath is one of 32 council areas of Scotland It borders the northeast of the City of Glasgow and contains many of Glasgow s suburbs and commuter towns and villages It also borders East Dunbartonshire Falkirk Stirling South Lanarkshire and West Lothian The council covers parts of the traditional counties of Dunbartonshire Lanarkshire and Stirlingshire North Lanarkshire North Lanrikshire Siorrachd Lannraig a TuathCoat of armsCoordinates 55 49 44 N 3 55 19 W 55 829 N 3 922 W 55 829 3 922 Coordinates 55 49 44 N 3 55 19 W 55 829 N 3 922 W 55 829 3 922Sovereign stateUnited KingdomCountryScotlandLieutenancy areasLanarkshire Part Dunbartonshire Part Admin HQMotherwellGovernment BodyNorth Lanarkshire Council ControlLabour minority council NOC MPsSteven Bonnar SNP Coatbridge Chryston and Bellshill Marion Fellows SNP Motherwell and Wishaw Anum Qaisar SNP Airdrie and Shotts Stuart McDonald SNP Cumbernauld Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East MSPsJamie Hepburn SNP Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Stephanie Callaghan SNP Uddingston and Bellshill Clare Adamson SNP Motherwell and Wishaw Fulton MacGregor SNP Coatbridge and Chryston Neil Gray SNP Airdrie and Shotts Area Total181 4 sq mi 469 9 km2 RankRanked 19thPopulation 2021 Total340 180 RankRanked 4th Density1 900 sq mi 720 km2 ONS codeS12000044ISO 3166 codeGB NLKWebsitewww wbr northlanarkshire wbr gov wbr ukThe area was formed in 1996 from the districts within Strathclyde region of Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Motherwell and Monklands as well as part of the Strathkelvin district Chryston and Auchinloch which operated between 1975 and 1996 As a new single tier authority North Lanarkshire became responsible for all functions previously performed by both the regional council and the district councils Contents 1 History 2 Geography and demographics 3 Wards 4 Politics and governance 4 1 Political composition 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe largest part of North Lanarkshire in the south of the county has its roots in the historic county of Lanarkshire which has existed since around the time of King David I who ruled Scotland from 1124 to 1153 1 The county was based around the town of Lanark now in South Lanarkshire which had been the site of the first Parliament of Scotland under Kenneth II in 978 and was granted burgh status by David in 1140 2 The northern parts of North Lanarkshire were in the historic counties of Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire 3 The area now covered by North Lanarkshire has five historical burghs Airdrie Coatbridge Kilsyth Motherwell and Wishaw 4 The population of North Lanarkshire grew quickly during the Industrial Revolution In the 18th century the county s towns including Motherwell were active in textile production The discovery of coal and iron ore deposits in the 19th century as well as the building of the Glasgow to Edinburgh railway transformed the region 5 The towns of Motherwell Coatbridge and Wishaw became centres of the iron and steel industry These industries began to decline in the second half of the 20th century while a growth occurred in the financial and technology sectors as well as a growth in logistics services related to the heavy goods traffic in the area The new town of Cumbernauld expanded rapidly after World War II and is now the largest town in North Lanarkshire The growth of the Greater Glasgow metropolitan area into the south western part of the county has also led to a large number of residential areas for commuters 3 The North Lanarkshire county area was established in 1996 as part of a reorganisation of local government in the United Kingdom 6 This was the latest in a series of reforms starting in 1889 with the establishment of a county council for Lanarkshire in 1889 and followed in 1975 by the abolition of the county and its absorption into the larger Strathclyde Region 7 The 1996 reform abolished Strathclyde and established North Lanarkshire as a merger of the districts of Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Monklands Motherwell and four of the wards of Strathkelvin district 8 Geography and demographics EditNorth Lanarkshire lies in the Central Valley of Scotland to the east of Glasgow It lies on the Scotland s north south watershed with the River Clyde flowing through the west of the county on its way to the Irish Sea and the River Almond in the east emptying into the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh 9 The northern areas consist of forests as well as higher areas such as the Kilsyth Hills 3 The highest population density of North Lanarkshire is in the urbanised south west which is part of the Greater Glasgow metropolitan area Northern and eastern areas are more rural in character with agricultural activity such as dairy and meat farming 3 The largest towns in North Lanarkshire are Cumbernauld which in 2022 had a population of approximately 58 000 followed by Coatbridge 43 970 Airdrie 37 130 and Motherwell 32 120 10 Other localities include Bellshill Bargeddie Moodiesburn Shotts Viewpark and Wishaw Wards Edit Motherwell Civic Centre headquarters of North Lanarkshire Council located in Motherwell Map of North Lanarkshire s 21 wards using 2017 boundaries The council is made up of 21 wards 11 12 as follows WardNumber Ward Name Population 2017 1 Kilsyth 11 8322 Cumbernauld North 19 6703 Cumbernauld South 16 2064 Cumbernauld East 16 6085 Stepps Chryston and Muirhead 11 6236 Gartcosh Glenboig and Moodiesburn 13 4387 Coatbridge North 15 3208 Airdrie North 20 0629 Airdrie Central 16 57010 Coatbridge West 14 21311 Coatbridge South 17 28612 Airdrie South 19 80313 Fortissat 15 70614 Thorniewood 13 91615 Bellshill 15 25216 Mossend and Holytown 12 79917 Motherwell West 14 12918 Motherwell North 18 66719 Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig 20 14620 Murdostoun 18 48921 Wishaw 18 225Overall Total 339 960Politics and governance EditPolitical composition Edit See also Category North Lanarkshire Council elections As of 11 August 2022 the council composition is 13 Party CouncillorsSNP 35Labour 32Conservative 5Independent 3Green 1BUP 1References Edit Lanarkshire Encyclopaedia Britannica Retrieved 30 March 2020 Lanark from kings to covenanters South Lanarkshire Retrieved 30 March 2020 a b c d North Lanarkshire Encyclopaedia Britannica Retrieved 30 March 2020 Common Good Register North Lanarkshire Retrieved 30 March 2020 History of Motherwell Culture NL Retrieved 30 March 2020 Policy Local government Scottish Government Retrieved 30 March 2020 Stephen Herbert 13 June 2007 Local Government Subject Profile PDF Scottish Parliament Retrieved 30 March 2020 Joint Working Group Report Planning and Development PDF North Lanarkshire March 1995 Retrieved 30 March 2020 North Lanarkshire State of the Environment Report North Lanarkshire December 2005 p 43 Retrieved 30 March 2020 SCOTTISH CITIES amp TOWNS BY POPULATION Undiscovered Scotland Retrieved 30 March 2020 2017 Wards Boundaries population and household numbers North Lanarkshire Council 2018 Retrieved 8 February 2019 United Kingdom Scotland Council Areas and Electoral Wards City Population 30 June 2019 Retrieved 28 March 2021 North Lanarkshire Council mars northlanarkshire gov uk 24 August 2009 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to North Lanarkshire North Lanarkshire at Curlie Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title North Lanarkshire amp oldid 1119239759, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
