Planning and the environment News
Have your say on local plan 'main issues'
Published: Friday 11th May 2012
Local communities are being urged to have their say as the council prepares its new Local Development Plan.
Emission testing to improve air quality
Published: Thursday 19th April 2012
Vehicle emission testing is being undertaken throughout South Lanarkshire to help improve the quality of the air we breathe.
Rural conference to unearth £5m plan
Published: Thursday 1st March 2012
An ambitious £5million improvement programme is set to revitalise the Clyde and Avon valleys over the next five years.
Green light for £8.6m Lanark primary
Published: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Plans for a brand new £8.6million Lanark Primary School have been given the go-ahead.
Primary school approval is first of 2012
Published: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Plans for the first new primary school build of 2012 have been approved today.
Windfarm fund backs Legion
Published: Friday 16th December 2011
Improvements to Forth Royal British Legion's social club are on track thanks to funding from the Blacklaw Renewable Energy Fund.
Your business to change town centre
Published: Wednesday 16th November 2011
Everyone in Lesmahagow is being asked to give their views on improvements for their town centre.
Wind power boost for business park
Published: Monday 14th November 2011
The green light has been given to generate power for businesses in Hamilton International Technology Park.
Are you prepared for winter?
Published: Friday 21st October 2011
This week we’ve been giving advice on what you can do to be prepared for severe winter weather.
Winter driving
Published: Thursday 20th October 2011
Today we’ll look at driving in winter conditions and some the things to be aware of.
Before you take to the road
Published: Wednesday 19th October 2011
Today we’ve some general advice about travelling in winter conditions.
Are you ready for winter?
Published: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Today we’ll look at some of the things you can do to prepare for winter and some advice on when it arrives.
Winter warning – be prepared
Published: Monday 17th October 2011
Every day this week we’ll be giving advice and a few tips on being prepared for winter.
Be inspired by landscape exhibition
Published: Wednesday 5th October 2011
Inspiring Landscapes is a unique community arts project on show at the East Kilbride Arts Centre throughout October.
230 homes given green light
Published: Friday 23rd September 2011
The construction of 230 new homes in Hamilton has been given the go-ahead.
Park and ride car share scheme launched
Published: Thursday 22nd September 2011
A scheme has been launched to encourage rail passengers to car share on their way to Hamilton West, Carluke and Newton stations.
Former laundry to get clean-up
Published: Thursday 22nd September 2011
The derelict site of the former Richmond Park Laundry in Rutherglen is to undergo extensive regeneration.
Tests show drivers looking after vehicles
Published: Monday 19th September 2011
Only eight vehicles failed out of more than 1600 emissions tests carried out at the roadside over the summer months.
Plans breathe life into auction ring
Published: Friday 26th August 2011
Lanark's B-listed stone auction ring is to be restored and converted into a restaurant - with the creation of up to 50 new jobs.
New Lanark to get more protection
Published: Wednesday 24th August 2011
Additional measures to protect New Lanark and other conservation areas across South Lanarkshire have been given the go-ahead.
Vehicle emission testing
Published: Monday 8th August 2011
Vehicle emission testing is being undertaken throughout South Lanarkshire to help improve the quality of the air we breathe.
Who will you immortalise in steel?
Published: Monday 1st August 2011
South Lanarkshire residents have the chance to immortalise three local characters in steel as part of a national art project.
Food waste collection scheme
Published: Wednesday 20th July 2011
Following successful food waste trials the collection scheme is set to be rolled out across South Lanarkshire.
Eat safe award for Town Hall cafe
Published: Tuesday 21st June 2011
Rutherglen Town Hall Cafe has passed a national food safety hygiene test with flying colours.
Vehicle emission testing underway
Published: Thursday 9th June 2011
Vehicle emission testing is being undertaken throughout South Lanarkshire to help improve the quality of the air we breathe.
Plans to extend community wing
Published: Friday 13th May 2011
Planning permission is being sought to extend the new Blackwood Primary School community wing.
Charity hike 'n' bike along M74
Published: Wednesday 11th May 2011
To mark the completion of the M74 project there is a one off chance to cycle, walk or run along it prior to the June opening.
£5.35m memorial hall work well underway
Published: Thursday 21st April 2011
Although not visible to the public eye the restoration and extension to Lanark Memorial Hall is progressing well.
Planning decisions bring boost to area
Published: Wednesday 13th April 2011
A multi-million pound investment in Larkhall and new council housing for Rutherglen have been given the green light.
Farewell to favourite tree
Published: Wednesday 30th March 2011
The David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre is bidding farewell to a much-loved local landmark this week.
Sign up for Earth Hour 2011
Published: Friday 18th March 2011
Everyone is being encouraged to register to take part in Earth Hour 2011.
Schools sustainable programme success
Published: Thursday 17th March 2011
An ambitious target to get children involved in environmental and sustainable issues has been met well ahead of schedule.
Food waste collection trial to be piloted
Published: Wednesday 9th March 2011
A pilot project to encourage everyone to recycle food waste is set to get underway.
£30m plan to boost rural area
Published: Tuesday 8th March 2011
The principle of developing a site which straddles the M74 was approved this morning by the council's Planning Committee.
Views sought on conservation area future
Published: Monday 21st February 2011
A public consultation about the future developments of New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde is set to get underway.
Major works set for Peacock Cross
Published: Monday 31st January 2011
Major improvement works to improve the traffic flow in and around the Peacock Cross area of Hamilton get underway this weekend.
Comment on final stage of minerals plan
Published: Thursday 27th January 2011
The public are being asked to have their say on the new minerals local development plan.
Windfarm planning guidelines approved
Published: Friday 17th December 2010
Windfarm developments in South Lanarkshire could soon deliver enough energy to power 400,000 homes.
Clay quarry transformed
Published: Monday 6th December 2010
A former clay quarry has been transformed into a wonderful green space for the people of Blantyre and beyond to enjoy.
Biggar Corn Exchange opens
Published: Wednesday 1st December 2010
The Biggar Corn Exchange building has been officially opened following a major refurbishment.
£75,000 windfall for community projects
Published: Tuesday 23rd November 2010
Three community projects in Clydesdale have been given more than £75,000 from the Black Law Renewable Energy Fund.
Bonfire hit squads ensured safety
Published: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Bonfire hit squads removed more than 50 illegal bonfires in the run-up to November 5th as part of the council's annual safety campaign.
Information day about cycle path
Published: Monday 1st November 2010
An information day is being held this week to let everyone know about a proposed new cycle path from Hamilton to Larkhall via Carlisle Road.
Local biodiversity strategy launched
Published: Monday 1st November 2010
A Local Biodiversity Action Plan has been launched to coincide with the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.
Energy saving advice for your home
Published: Friday 15th October 2010
A Home Insulation Scheme is available in certain areas of South Lanarkshire.
Road works start on Lanark Road
Published: Friday 24th September 2010
Work gets underway on the A72 Lanark Road between Carlise Road and the Cornsilloch roundabout next week.
Primary school rebuilds get go-ahead
Published: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Planning approval has been granted for the building of two more primary schools.
£500 fine for food hygiene breach
Published: Thursday 2nd September 2010
The operator of Uddingston takeaway Ahmed Tandoori has been fined £500 for breaching food hygiene requirements.
