Council tax and leisure facilities closure reversal decisions debated as TV show is filmed in North Lanarkshire

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Residents in North Lanarkshire took the opportunity to put their questions to guests including politicians and Motherwell FC’s chairman as part of the audience on a television show last week.BBC Scotland’s political discussion programme Debate Night was filmed in Motherwell on Wednesday night (October 25), and aired later that evening.Similar to Question Time, the television programme was hosted by Stephen Jardine who was joined by a panel which included; the SNP’s Clare Adamson MSP, Labour’s Monica Lennon MSP, Brian Whittle MSP from the Conservatives, journalist and columnist Joan McAlpine, and 'Well chairman Jim McMahon.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The programme gives audience members the opportunity to put their questions to the people in power and other public figures.Amongst the subjects up for discussion were the proposed decision to close leisure facilities and libraries by North Lanarkshire Council, a decision that was reversed, and the Council Tax freeze announced by the Scottish Government.Central Scotland Monica Lennon said she was “pleased” the decision was reversed but suggested that what is needed is a discussion in the Scottish Parliament about Council Tax reform.She said: “Back in 2007 they [SNP] promised to get rid of the Council Tax altogether, but guess what, that hasn’t