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First meeting of new Council takes place

A council meeting in the Council Chamber

Published Thursday 17th May 2012 in news

The first statutory meeting of the full Council welcoming the new administration was held today in the Council Chamber.


Chaos hits right note with pupils

Pupils from Castlefield Primary with some of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's brass section

Published Wednesday 16th May 2012 in news

Pupils have been blown away by a project involving the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Brass section.


Museum brings history alive

two covenanters outside Low Parks Museum

Published Tuesday 15th May 2012 in news

History will be coming to life at Low Parks Museum from 18-20 May as part of the National Festival of Museums.


Lanarkshire set to celebrate Jubilee

Queen's Diamond Jubilee emblem

Published Monday 14th May 2012 in news

Lanarkshire is preparing to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a wide range of events.


Have your say on local plan 'main issues'

hand filling in a form

Published Friday 11th May 2012 in news

Local communities are being urged to have their say as the council prepares its new Local Development Plan.


Vote for best anti-knife crime film

We-CTV logo with stills of knife crime videos

Published Thursday 10th May 2012 in news

Everyone is being urged to vote for the best anti-knife crime campaign videos created by young people from across the country.


Dangers of workplace stress

International Workers Memorial Day stress at work event

Published Wednesday 9th May 2012 in news

A special themed event has been held to raise awareness of the dangers of stress in the workplace.


Election results - all wards declared

stv election count 2012

Published Friday 4th May 2012 in news

The results for all wards have now been declared by the returning officer.


Make your vote count today

numbers 1-4 for voting system

Published Thursday 3rd May 2012 in news

The people of South Lanarkshire go to the polls today (Thursday 3 May) to vote in the Council Elections 2012.


Road closed for essential repairs

road closure notice over generic image of road

Published Wednesday 2nd May 2012 in news

Essential repair works are set to get underway at Newhousemill Bridge in East Kilbride.


Election information on the map

image of how a polling station may look

Published Friday 27th April 2012 in news

We now have an online mapping service that finds your ward, who your candidates are and where to vote at the elections on 3 May.


Groups and businesses can still join fun

horses and jockeys in action at Hamilton Park racecourse

Published Friday 27th April 2012 in news

There are a few stalls left at this year's fun day marketplace for community groups and local businesses to promote themselves.


Duncanrig nets Scottish schools final

girls team from Duncanrig Secondary who won Scottish Schools open championship in 2012

Published Tuesday 24th April 2012 in news

Duncanrig Secondary has been crowned Scottish School Netball Champions.


Lang Whang to close for a week

Road workers resurfacing road

Published Monday 23rd April 2012 in news

A section of the A70 'Lang Whang' in Carnwath is to be closed for a week to allow for essential resurfacing work.


Emission testing to improve air quality

technitians measuring emissions from car exhaust

Published Thursday 19th April 2012 in news

Vehicle emission testing is being undertaken throughout South Lanarkshire to help improve the quality of the air we breathe.


Synthetic pitch opens in Hamilton

Hareleeshill PS Larkhall pupils with Fraser Stott, Rugby Development Officer SLL&C

Published Tuesday 17th April 2012 in news

The newly upgraded training pitch at Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds officially opened today (Tuesday 17 April).


Use your vote - it all adds up

numbers 1-4 for voting system

Published Monday 16th April 2012 in news

With less than three weeks to go until the Council Elections on Thursday 3 May, voters are being urged to make their vote count.


PGA pros drive golf development

Two PGA Professionals have launched a golf programme to provide coaching for all ages and abilities throughout the season.

Published Friday 13th April 2012 in news

Two PGA Professionals have launched a golf programme to provide coaching for all ages and abilities throughout the season.


The boys are back in town

Tam McLaughlan, Alex Maxwell, Big Sandy Henderson, Eddie Wallace and Peter Davis

Published Wednesday 11th April 2012 in news

The Cameronians fought many famous battles but it's the personal accounts of the soldiers that bring their story to life.


School plans given green light

Plans and a measuring tape

Published Tuesday 10th April 2012 in news

Three more South Lanarkshire schools will be rebuilt and two refurbished as part of the Primary Schools Modernisation programme.