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Licensing Divisions

Licensing Division No 1 - Clydesdale

The licensing board is separate from the council. It is made up of local councillors who review licence applications and make decisions based on licensing law and policy.

This Division deals with applications for the Clydesdale area, including Lanark, Carluke, Biggar, Lesmahagow and nearby villages. Its members are:

Alex Allison
Ralph Barker
Ross Gowland - Depute Convener
Poppy Corbet
Richard Lockhart
Eileen Logan
Julia Marrs
Ian McAllan
Catherine McClymont - Convener
David Shearer

Apply for a licence

You can apply by submitting a fully completed application before the deadline shown below. If you meet the deadline, we aim to consider your application at the next meeting. Delays can happen if there are issues with your application.

Meeting dates and deadlines

Meetings usually start at 10am and take place either online or at Lanark Memorial Hall or Committee Room 1.

7 November 2025 – apply by 3 September 2025
23 January 2026 – apply by 29 October 2025
8 May 2026 – apply by 4 March 2026
4 September 2026 – apply by 1 July 2026
6 November 2026 – apply by 2 September 2026