South Lanarkshire Council

Teacher recruitment underway

Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2013

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

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.

Thousands back into work or training

Published on Friday, 05 April 2013

Almost 4000 people have found their way back into work or training thanks to South Lanarkshire Works 4 U.

Living wage proposal is best deal

Published on Friday, 08 February 2013

The council is set to introduce a £7.56 per hour Living Wage - the best rate in the country for low paid workers outside London.

Glasgow 2014 volunteers needed

Published on Friday, 11 January 2013

The search for up to 15,000 volunteers for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games starts on Monday 14 January.

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.

Healthy commitment towards staff

Published on Monday, 03 December 2012

The council has maintained its position as a Gold Award achiever in the Healthy Working Lives national award scheme.

Building industry Cat's theatre of dreams

Published on Friday, 16 November 2012

The building industry is acting upon a major national initiative to help people of all ages boost their careers in construction.

Supermarket holds jobs information day

Published on Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Information sessions about working for Asda are being held tomorrow (Wednesday 14 November) at Larkhall Leisure Centre.

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.

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.

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.

Awards for hard working young people

Published on Monday, 25 June 2012

More than 400 awards have been given to young people for their hard work in improving themselves and others in their community.

Engineers bridge education gap

Published on Thursday, 24 May 2012

Primary pupils are getting hands on experience building bridges towards a career in Civil Engineering.

New name - same aim for jobs service

Published on Monday, 26 March 2012

A free service which has helped more than 500 people from East Kilbride and beyond back into work is being rebranded.

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.

£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.

Golden hat-trick at COSLA awards

Published on Friday, 17 February 2012

The council has scored a golden hat-trick at this year's Cosla Excellence Awards.

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.

Increase in living wage for lower paid

Published on Thursday, 09 February 2012

Around half of the council's workforce are to have their earnings increased.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Young people head towards opportunities

Published on Tuesday, 16 August 2011

An innovative approach to learning has been hailed a success as the first group of young people graduate.

500 people find 500 jobs

Published on Wednesday, 10 August 2011

A free service has helped 500 people find jobs in the first 500 days since it was launched.

Event marks 100th vocational qualification

Published on Monday, 23 May 2011

The achievements and qualifications of people with learning disabilities and brain injuries have been honoured.

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.

Living wage boost for lowest paid workers

Published on Thursday, 10 February 2011

A 'living wage' has been introduced to boost earnings for around half of the council's 16,000 employees.

60 apprenticeships up for grabs

Published on Thursday, 28 October 2010

Sixty new apprenticeships in IT and business have been created.

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