Welcome to Episode 5 of What's the Point?, the podcast that cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what's really going on in North Lanarkshire. This week, we're diving into Labour's reckless policy to scrap the Winter Fuel Payment—what does it mean for the most vulnerable in our community? We’ll also be asking the tough questions: are the council's exorbitant wages for senior officers really justified? And finally, a heated petition to save school transport was raised at the Education Committee... only to be shut down—again. Is anyone listening? Buckle up because we've got a lot to unpack in this episode!

In this week's podcast, we discuss the two by-elections that have just been called, delve into petitions regarding Bedlay Cemetery and school transport, and talk about the new council cycle. Join us on the peculiar journey that is North Lanarkshire politics.

In this week's podcast, we dive deep into the local government selection process. We explore what it takes to become a councillor, whether a party system is necessary at the local government level, and the true purpose of a councillor.

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This week, we dive into the General Election results and explore what this means for the SNP in North Lanarkshire & can Labour deliver on their legendary "Change Mantra"? 

We also delve into the Balance of Power in North Lanarkshire, examining how motions and amendments are submitted, and whether we're seeing "El Presidente" style politics from the Administration's Leader. Is it governance done to us and not by us? 

Join us as we unpack all this and more in our latest episode!

Welcome to this special edition of Past the Hour, where we tackle the pivotal questions leading up to the General Election. We'll explore the recent full council decision to cut school transport and its potential impact on Labour, especially among affected families. We'll also examine concerns about the legitimacy of opposition members who are on Labour's payroll and how this might undermine their ability to challenge policies effectively. Lastly, we'll discuss the uncertainties in predicting tomorrow's election outcome, considering factors like public sentiment, campaign effectiveness, and voter turnout. Join us as we unpack these critical issues that will shape the political landscape for the foreseeable future.

Welcome to "What's the Point," a new political podcast that dives deep into local issues in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Hosted by three serving politicians who are also local residents, this podcast aims to break down political decision-making, explain why things happen the way they do, and simplify the often convoluted process for everyone.

Tune in every two weeks for updates, news, and everything related to North Lanarkshire, with a touch of Scottish and UK topics thrown in.