On 15 July 2026, Deputy Lieutenant George Barnsley represented the Lord Lieutenant at a Citizenship Ceremony held at the North Lanarkshire Council Civic Centre in Motherwell.
The ceremony was attended by the Provost of North Lanarkshire, Councillor Kenneth Duffy, and was organised and officiated by Claire Neil.
Nine new citizens, together with their families and loved ones, took part in the ceremony. They came from Bulgaria, Iran, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Poland, and Zambia, reflecting the rich diversity of those who have chosen to make Lanarkshire their home.
It was a privilege to welcome our newest citizens and to celebrate this significant milestone in their lives. We extend our warmest congratulations and wish them every success, happiness, and prosperity as they begin this new chapter as citizens of the United Kingdom and members of the Lanarkshire community.