North Lanarkshire Council leader who announced U-turn on leisure centre closures up for award
Jim Logue's administration announced a U-turn on plans to close 39 community facilities last week after a dramatic backlash.
The leader of North Lanarkshire Council is up for an award just a week after he U-turned on plans to close 39 community facilities across the area.
Jim Logue is nominated for Lifetime legend, along with Martha Wardrop from Glasgow and David Watson from South Lanarkshire.
Last week his council scrapped plans to close the Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex in Bellshill, Shotts Leisure Centre and dozens of other community facilities following a public outcry.
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Angus Miller who leads on climate at Glasgow City and is fronting the introduction on the Low Emission Zone is among five up for Resilience Champion.
Next week the city council is facing a legal challenge over the Low Emission Zone started by William Paton - a garage owner in the city centre.
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Forty-nine local councillors from across England, Wales and Scotland have been shortlisted for the 2023 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards.
The winners in Scotland will be announced at the City Chambers in Edinburgh at 7pm on 21 November 2023.
Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU said: Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU said:
"In the face of unprecedented domestic and global challenges over the last year, councillors nationwide have once again exhibited unwavering dedication to serving their constituents.
The shortlist for the 2023 Cllr Awards represents some of the most devoted elected representatives in England, Wales and Scotland.
"As councils continue to deliver essential services like social care and housing amid a cost of living crisis, these Awards are a hugely important way to champion what councillors do locally.
"Their work, all too often, goes unrecognised and we take great pride in featuring their stories in this year's shortlist."