Tributes paid following death of North Lanarkshire councillor Robert McKendrick
Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionCouncillor McKendrick was first elected to the council in 2007 as an Independent member, he served with distinction on a significant number of committees including Education and Families, Housing, Environmental Services and the Wishaw and District Local Area Partnership.Born and bred in Newmains, he was a great champion for the village and the driving force behind many initiatives and improvements in the area.Fellow Murdostoun councillor Nicky Shevlin told Lanarkshire Live: "I'm absolutely shocked to hear of Robert's passing.