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Go wild this weekend

Wildfest brochure

Published Friday 17th May 2013 in news

If you want to get out and about and enjoy our local wildlife then this weekend is the time to start.


£5000 for Steelworkers monument

Councillor Russell Clearie hands over £5000 cheque to Gilbert Cox of Scottish Steelworkers Memorial Fund

Published Friday 17th May 2013 in news

The council has donated £5000 to help create a steelworkers memorial to mark the significant impact of the industry in Scotland.


International Day against Homophobia

To mark International Day against Homophobia the council is flying the LGBT rainbow flag outside its headquarters in Hamilton

Published Friday 17th May 2013 in news

To mark International Day against Homophobia the council is flying the LGBT rainbow flag outside its headquarters in Hamilton.


Have your say on proposed local plan

general plans of building

Published Thursday 16th May 2013 in news

The council's proposed local development plan has now been published and your views are needed.


School attendance backed by Clyde DJ

A new project to improve pupil attendance has been backed by Clyde 1 DJ George Bowie.

Published Wednesday 15th May 2013 in news

A new project to improve pupil attendance has been backed by Clyde 1 DJ George Bowie.


Pupils promote getting more active

pupils promote Get Active Lanarkshire initiative

Published Tuesday 14th May 2013 in news

Pupils from St John's Primary School have been helping to promote the Get Active Lanarkshire initiative.


Road works underway in East Kilbride

Road workers resurfacing road

Published Monday 13th May 2013 in news

Today sees the start of a major roads improvements programme in East Kilbride.


Fourteen cooks scoop eat safe award

Published Friday 10th May 2013 in news

Fourteen cooks in charge of school kitchens have passed a national food safety hygiene test with flying colours.


John Ogilvie gets glowing report card

John Ogilvie High school pupils and Head Teacher Eddie Morrison outside school

Published Thursday 9th May 2013 in news

John Ogilvie High School has received a glowing report from Education Scotland.


Pupils hit high note

Girl playing trumpet

Published Wednesday 8th May 2013 in news

Pupils from all over South Lanarkshire recently showcased their musical talents at Hamilton's Townhouse.


Victoria Park and High Mill Primary Schools

Provost Eileen Logan and Councillor David Shearer with two pupils and Anne Fisher, Head Teacher of Victoria Park School and Marion Girdwood, Head Teacher of High Mill Primary at the official opening the primary schools

Published Tuesday 7th May 2013 in news

The £9.3million Victoria Park and High Mill primary schools in Carluke have officially opened.


Big turnout for antiques valuation day

antiques expert examining piece of jewellery

Published Friday 3rd May 2013 in news

More than 1000 people got their household treasures evaluated at at special event at Chatelherault Country Park.


Task force sets out action plan

general view loking towards East Kilbride town centre

Published Thursday 2nd May 2013 in news

The multi-agency task force set up to look at the way forward for East Kilbride has come up with a four point action plan.


Community meals first for healthy food

Councillor Hamish Stewart, Chair of Community Services Committee, Food for Life Scotland’s Communications and Marketing Manager, Meg Rowley, Isabel Veitch, South Lanarkshire Council’s Venue Manager and Chef Peter MacKenzie

Published Wednesday 1st May 2013 in news

The council's community meals service has become the first in the UK to achieve the Food for Life Catering Mark.


Teacher recruitment underway

Pupils and teacher looking at computer

Published Tuesday 30th April 2013 in news

We are looking for Primary and Secondary School teachers to fill temporary supply, permanent and fixed term teaching posts.


Public toilets all mapped out

photo shows Arlene McNeil of Seniors Together, Depute Provost and Older People’s Champion, Councillor Pam Clearie, Helen Biggins of Seniors Together and Heather Woods from Macmillan Cancer Support

Published Monday 29th April 2013 in news

Maps showing the location of toilets across South Lanarkshire are now 'at your convenience'.


Team is ready for ICG 2013

Team South Lanarkshire at their briefing

Published Friday 26th April 2013 in news

Team South Lanarkshire is all set to head for Winsor in Canada to take part in this year's International Children’s Games.


Buy With Confidence scheme launched

Baxter Plumbing with their Buy With Confidence accreditation

Published Thursday 25th April 2013 in news

South Lanarkshire Council has launched its Buy with Confidence scheme as part of a national initiative.


Have say on Local Transport Strategy

Cycle path

Published Wednesday 24th April 2013 in news

The council has set out its transport strategy for the next 10 years.


Local plan sets out vision South Lanarkshire

general plans of building

Published Tuesday 23rd April 2013 in news

South Lanarkshire Council has set out its vision for the continued growth and regeneration of the area.