South Lanarkshire Council

Shawfield regeneration gets go-ahead

Published on Wednesday, 17 April 2013

The green light has been given to create a new National Business District at Shawfield that could support 15,000 jobs.

Businesses warned over scam

Published on Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Local businesses are being warned to not fall for a European scam that could cost them more than £3000.

Booklet highlights dangers of HGVs

Published on Tuesday, 02 April 2013

A booklet highlighting the dangers of HGVs has been created to warn children of the particular dangers posed by large vehicles.

Earth Hour - time to join up

Published on Friday, 22 March 2013

The council is joining other councils, businesses and communities across the world for WWF's Earth Hour 2013 this weekend.

Pupils trade on rights for all children

Published on Tuesday, 19 March 2013

More than 120 pupils from 34 primary schools across the Hamilton area have taken part in an annual pupil council conference.

Community focus for rural conference

Published on Thursday, 07 March 2013

Sharing ideas on strengthening local communities will be the main focus of this year's Rural Communities Conference.

Lanarkshire Business Week 2013

Published on Monday, 25 February 2013

A range of free events are set to get underway this week to promote business opportunities and support available in Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire zones in on Fairtrade

Published on Thursday, 21 February 2013

South Lanarkshire has achieved Fairtrade Zone status following its commitment to the principles of the Fair Trade movement.

Consumers approve trader scheme

Published on Friday, 18 January 2013

A scheme to boost consumer confidence when buying goods and services from local firms has been welcomed by residents.

Innovative approach to resurfacing road

Published on Monday, 14 January 2013

The council is the first in Scotland to rebuild a country road using recycled tyres.

Charity boost from Micro-Tyco challenge

Published on Monday, 31 December 2012

Young people from across South Lanarkshire have turned £1 into £2300 for a Scots charity in just four weeks.

Ambitious plans revealed for Shawfield

Published on Wednesday, 12 December 2012

The first phase of a new National Business District which could support 15,000 jobs has been given the go ahead.

£6m to rejuvenate area of Rutherglen

Published on Friday, 07 December 2012

One of the largest regeneration schemes in Scotland has been given the green light to develop a derelict part of Rutherglen.

£1.2m regeneration of historic village

Published on Monday, 12 November 2012

Improvements to buildings and landmarks in the Leadhills area have now been completed thanks to a special conservation project.

Spooktacular set for town centre

Published on Thursday, 25 October 2012

Spooky Halloween fun will be coming to Hamilton Town Centre this weekend.

Making sure shops follow fireworks code

Published on Wednesday, 24 October 2012

More than 100 registered premises across South Lanarkshire have now started selling fireworks in the run-up to Bonfire Night.

Funding boost to support businesses

Published on Friday, 05 October 2012

Lanarkshire businesses and entrepreneurs can now take advantage of a £6.8million business support boost.

St Mark's new build gets go-ahead

Published on Tuesday, 25 September 2012

The construction of the new £7.1million St Mark's Primary School in Rutherglen has been given the green light.

Gas mains upgrade in pipeline

Published on Friday, 21 September 2012

A six-week project to upgrade the local gas network in Wellhall Road, Hamilton is set to get underway on Tuesday 25 September.

Works on Clyde Valley road postponed

Published on Thursday, 20 September 2012

Roadworks planned for the A72, or the Clyde Valley Road as it is known locally, have been postponed.

First ever Young Apprentice winner

Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2012

The winner of the council's first ever Young Apprentice contest, loosely based on the TV series, has been announced.

Hamilton jeweller jailed

Published on Thursday, 13 September 2012

A Hamilton jeweller who admitted stealing almost £100,000 of goods from customers has been jailed for 15 months.

Major resurfacing works along A749

Published on Wednesday, 05 September 2012

Major resurfacing works get underway along the A749 Glasgow Road in East Kilbride from Saturday 8 September.

Biodiversity conference and funding fair

Published on Monday, 03 September 2012

A free conference is being held to explore how renewable energy can benefit both biodiversity and the surrounding communities.

Road works to boost job prospects

Published on Friday, 31 August 2012

More than £4million in road improvements are being invested at Hamilton International Park to attract new businesses and jobs.

Top food safety awards served up

Published on Wednesday, 29 August 2012

The Brunchbox Takeaway in Hamilton and three primary schools in East Kilbride have scooped national eat safe awards.

£100,000 stolen by rogue jeweller

Published on Friday, 17 August 2012

A Hamilton jeweller has admitted stealing almost £100,000 worth of goods from customers.

Taskforce set up after Rolls-Royce move

Published on Tuesday, 14 August 2012

The council will lead a taskforce to look at the way forward following Rolls-Royce decision to quit East Kilbride in 2015.

Boost for plug-in vehicles

Published on Thursday, 02 August 2012

To boost more low carbon vehicle usage there are now 44 fast charging electric vehicle charging bays across South Lanarkshire.

Family firm first to be approved

Published on Friday, 13 July 2012

A family-run plumbing company is the first in Scotland to be certified under the approved trader scheme.

Safety warning over 'bling' dummies

Published on Monday, 18 June 2012

Novelty 'bling' dummies have been seized amid fears they provide a ‘serious choking hazard' to babies.

Road works at Top Cross in Lanark

Published on Friday, 15 June 2012

Major carriageway resurfacing continues at the Top Cross in Lanark this weekend.

Launch of Celebrating Lanarkshire 2013

Published on Thursday, 14 June 2012

A rallying call has gone out to everyone who loves and takes pride in Lanarkshire to make 2013 a very special year.

Garages warned to tread carefully

Published on Monday, 28 May 2012

Garages are being warned to tread carefully after all of those visited in a recent test purchase exercise breached safety rules.

Dangers of workplace stress

Published on Wednesday, 09 May 2012

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

Groups and businesses can still join fun

Published on Friday, 27 April 2012

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

Warning over trio of scams

Published on Wednesday, 07 March 2012

New warnings have been issued about a trio of 'scams' targeting residents across South Lanarkshire.

Old school transforms into business hub

Published on Monday, 05 March 2012

The transformation of a former primary school in Rutherglen to modern business units is almost complete.

Lanarkshire business awards

Published on Friday, 02 March 2012

The top businesses from across Lanarkshire have been recognised at a special awards ceremony tonight.

Freephone number to help unemployed

Published on Monday, 27 February 2012

A freephone number to help unemployed people in South Lanarkshire back into work has been launched.

Business week will showcase support

Published on Thursday, 23 February 2012

A great place to do business - that's one of the main themes of the first ever Lanarkshire Business Week.

Bogus builders con cash from pensioners

Published on Wednesday, 22 February 2012

All householders - especially the elderly - are being warned about anyone offering building or roofing repairs door-to-door.

£10m garden centre will cultivate jobs

Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Plans have been given the green light for a £10million garden centre complex in East Kilbride which could create 150 jobs.

Week set to boost business

Published on Monday, 13 February 2012

In defiance of the economic gloom civic leaders and businesses have joined forces to launch the first Lanarkshire Business Week.

Programme will create 80 local jobs

Published on Tuesday, 07 February 2012

A new scheme has been launched which will provide 80 new jobs and support businesses to employ local people.

Insulation scheme a sound investment

Published on Monday, 06 February 2012

An award winning sound insulation scheme for homes has been launched in Scotland.

Pupils score big in micro challenge

Published on Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Pupils from East Kilbride have beaten more than 500 other teams at a national entrepreneurial challenge.

Non-emergency repairs resume

Published on Monday, 30 January 2012

The council is again taking on non-emergency repairs after reducing the backlog of emergency work caused by the recent storms.

Workers get redundancy support

Published on Friday, 20 January 2012

More than 600 people made redundant from construction firm WJ Harte are being invited to an event to help them back into work.

Councils retain building standards role

Published on Monday, 16 January 2012

The Scottish Government has decided local authorities will continue to deliver the verification of building work.

Still time to be inspired

Published on Thursday, 22 December 2011

There are still some places left for an inspirational personal development event to help boost local businesses and employment.

Don't let virus scammers ruin Christmas

Published on Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Everyone is being warned to watch out for the latest version of a 'spam scam' targeting consumers this festive season.

Inspirational talk to boost employment

Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Lanarkshire businesses are being encouraged to come along to an inspirational personal development event.

Windfarm funding for athletics hub

Published on Monday, 12 December 2011

Two athletics clubs in East Kilbride are getting more than £20,000 from the Whitelee Renewable Energy Fund.

Transformation boost for East Kilbride

Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2011

The first-stage plans for a major redevelopment of East Kilbride's Olympia Shopping Mall has been given the go-ahead.

Countdown to find top businesses

Published on Saturday, 29 October 2011

Local businesses are being urged to enter the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2012.

Support for businesses employing graduates

Published on Wednesday, 14 September 2011

An innovative project has been set up to help graduates in South Lanarkshire find jobs.

Don't be tempted by get rich quick scam

Published on Thursday, 04 August 2011

Householders are being targeted by a new version of a scam saying they can claim millions from a deceased 'relative'.

Opening ceremony is just the ticket

Published on Wednesday, 06 July 2011

They're the hottest tickets in town, they're free and they're available now at North and South Lanarkshire Council box offices.

Bogus workman fined

Published on Wednesday, 22 June 2011

The council's Trading Standards officers have welcomed the conviction of a workman on an 'unfair trading' charge.

Scam ticket warning as Take That hit town

Published on Friday, 17 June 2011

Trading Standards officers in South Lanarkshire are warning live music fans about a suspected online ticket scam.

Race on for countdown to Games

Published on Wednesday, 08 June 2011

Hamilton Park is set to start the 50-Day countdown to the 2011 Lanarkshire International Children's Games.

Second supermarket for Larkhall

Published on Tuesday, 24 May 2011

A second multi-million pound supermarket is coming to Larkhall with 400 new jobs being created by both developments.

Buy with confidence coming to area

Published on Tuesday, 17 May 2011

A 'Buy with Confidence' scheme is being introduced to improve consumer protection across South Lanarkshire.

Windfarm fund benefits play park

Published on Monday, 04 April 2011

A play park at Lanark Loch will be upgraded thanks to £50,000 from the Black Law Renewable Energy Fund.

Future jobs fund benefits communities

Published on Thursday, 24 March 2011

More than 1200 people, many of them young and disadvantaged, have found employment through the Future Jobs Fund.

More industrial units for Rutherglen

Published on Thursday, 24 February 2011

Six more industrial units are under construction in an already well-established industrial area in Rutherglen.

Memorial Hall refurbishment gets underway

Published on Tuesday, 22 February 2011

The sensitive restoration of Lanark Memorial Hall gets underway early next month.

Challenge set for junior journalists

Published on Monday, 21 February 2011

Budding youngsters are being challenged to become junior journalists and write about their area.

Rural broadband success

Published on Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Broadband is coming to an area of Clydesdale following a successful bid to the Scottish Government Challenge Fund.

HomeHappening improving tenants' lives

Published on Tuesday, 15 February 2011

More than 22,000 homes now have quality kitchens and bathrooms thanks to the council's housing programme.

Shoppers not savvy about sales

Published on Thursday, 13 January 2011

More than £150million was spent at the festive sales but a survey has shown many shoppers were unaware of their consumer rights.

£65,000 windfarm fund for local projects

Published on Monday, 29 November 2010

Three projects are to benefit from more than £65,000 of funding from the Whitelee Renewable Energy Fund.

Don't toy with safety this Christmas

Published on Wednesday, 24 November 2010

With the top 12 toys costing £500 Trading Standards fears hard-pressed parents may look for cheaper, potentially dangerous alternatives.

Fresh warning sounded over alarm sales

Published on Friday, 19 November 2010

Residents are again being warned about unscrupulous sales people promising big reductions on house insurance if you buy their alarms.

Raid nets £250,000 fake games haul

Published on Tuesday, 16 November 2010

A massive haul of counterfeit computer games with a street value of more than £250,000 has been seized in an early morning raid.

Crackdown on firework sales to kids

Published on Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Trading standards officers are determined to crack down on shops flouting the law after four stores sold fireworks to children under 16.

Council tax scam warning

Published on Tuesday, 21 September 2010

Householders are being warned about unsolicited phone calls requesting bank details so a refund can be made on their Council Tax.

Online consumer advice week

Published on Friday, 17 September 2010

Next week Trading Standards officers will be out and about giving advise to anyone who is concerned about the potential dangers of online shopping.

Stations warned for selling petrol to child

Published on Wednesday, 08 September 2010

Three filling stations have received formal warnings after petrol was sold to an under-age volunteer during a test purchasing exercise.

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