NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL INVESTIGATION
Part 1: Finances, Land & Hidden Risks
We have launched a full independent investigation into North Lanarkshire Council.
In this first report we reveal:
- Total debt of £1.05 billion
- Land sold for £5.3m–£6m below true value
- Former officers moving straight to buyer companies
- Councillors with undeclared links to purchasers
- Subsidiary companies hiding liabilities from public view
- Audit warnings ignored for years
This is the first in a series. More evidence will follow.
Read the full Part 1 Dossier
Evidence based and we will be naming everyone and presenting full files to the relevant authorities for action against individuals and the Council.
WHISTLEBLOWERS: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
We know that many current and former staff, councillors and contractors have seen things that do not add up — but you may be afraid to speak out.
You are not alone. Over 100 people across five councils have already contacted us.
What you can tell us
- Undervalued land sales or hidden deals
- Contracts awarded to friends or relatives
- Payments or decisions made without proper approval
- Pressure to ignore rules or cover up mistakes
- Concerns about safeguarding, fraud or waste
Your legal protection
You are protected under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
- You cannot be dismissed, demoted or victimised for speaking up honestly
- You do not need proof — just what you know or have seen
- We will never reveal your identity without your explicit permission
All messages are treated in the strictest confidence.
We will listen, verify what you tell us, and expose the truth without putting you at risk.
Your voice matters. The public deserves to know.