What’s the Point? | Scottish Local Politics

Ode to Our Supreme Leader, Kim Yung Jim. Ep 41


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What’s the Point?This week on What’s the Point?, Greg Lennon is joined by co-host Gerry Brennan for a packed episode tackling some of the biggest decisions facing North Lanarkshire right now.🏊 Save the Aquatec – We continue the discussion for those fighting to protect this vital community facility. What’s really going on? What are the options? And who’s making the decisions?💷 North Lanarkshire Council Budget & Council Tax Setting (This Thursday) – What does the budget actually mean for residents? Where is the money going? And are households about to pay more while services continue to shrink?🏗️ Planning Enforcement in NLC – Is it being applied fairly? Why do some developments seem to face strict action while others appear to avoid scrutiny? We dig into transparency, consistency, and accountability.As always, we ask the questions others won’t — and yes, there’s a bit of humour along the way. Because if you don’t laugh, you’d cry.This episode covers:Community facilities under threatCouncil tax pressures on familiesBudget priorities and political responsibilityPlanning enforcement and fairnessIf you care about how decisions are made in North Lanarkshire — and how they affect your pocket, your services, and your community — this episode is for you.👇 Join the conversation:Like & subscribe for weekly episodesComment your thoughts (we actually read them)Share this with anyone who wants straight talking, not spinPolitics. Accountability. A bit of sarcasm.That’s What’s the Point?

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