Local councils in Lanarkshire will share more than £1.5 billion in funding over the next year with progress also being made on plans for a new hospital.
Under the Local Government Settlement, North Lanarkshire Council will receive £869.7 million with £805.8 million allocated to South Lanarkshire.
Significant funding will be provided to support the development of the full business case for the replacement for University Hospital Monklands.
Through the £2 billion Learning Estate Investment Programme the Scottish Government will provide significant support towards extensions to Chryston High School and Newton Farm Primary School.
Finance Secretary Shona Robison said: “This ambitious Budget delivers funding for communities the length and breadth of Scotland – delivering the services required to meet the changing needs of a modern nation.
“This includes vital funding for education in Lanarkshire, and developing the full business case for replacement for Monklands Hospital.
“I am urging Parliament to work together to pass the Budget, a Budget for hope and recovery which enables us to get on with delivering on the priorities of the people of Scotland.”
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