The Daily Record reported, external filming in Shotts had been taking place in a factory unit in the town.
However a source claimed the shoot was disrupted by gangs of youths, who stole a quad bike and set it on fire.
The production also had problems with the ground being impenetrable.
Spotlight Shotts, external are involved in restoring the town’s old Henderson Theatre, while trying to bring more arts and culture to the area.
McSeveney added: “The problem has always been having constructive activities for young people.
“That’s what we are trying to provide with things like a youth theatre, and creating something different for young people with drama classes.
“Maybe Ms Balfe would have been interested in that if she’d known about it.”
The Daily Record reported former Shotts MSP Alex Neil had suggested Balfe visit the town again and be properly shown around it.
He said: “I think she’s pretty ignorant of what Shotts is really like and I’m happy to enlighten her.
“Far from being the ‘armpit’ – which suggests the place stinks – the people are actually lovely people in Shotts. She is probably totally ignorant of its history.”
Balfe’s agent and publicist were both contacted, but did not reply to BBC Scotland’s request for comment.