Housing News
School plans given green light
Published: Tuesday 10th April 2012
Three more South Lanarkshire schools will be rebuilt and two refurbished as part of the Primary Schools Modernisation programme.
Plans approved for Strathaven and Cambuslang
Published: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Councillors have approved master plans for Strathaven and Cambuslang, providing housing, leisure and business opportunities.
Bogus builders con cash from pensioners
Published: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
All householders - especially the elderly - are being warned about anyone offering building or roofing repairs door-to-door.
Satisfied customers at Q and A
Published: Tuesday 21st February 2012
Our Q and A service has been boosted by a strong endorsement from the very people using it.
Budget protects frontline services
Published: Thursday 9th February 2012
South Lanarkshire residents will benefit from an increased budget of more than £718million for the coming financial year.
Insulation scheme a sound investment
Published: Monday 6th February 2012
An award winning sound insulation scheme for homes has been launched in Scotland.
Non-emergency repairs resume
Published: Monday 30th January 2012
The council is again taking on non-emergency repairs after reducing the backlog of emergency work caused by the recent storms.
Non-emergency repairs update
Published: Monday 23rd January 2012
As a result of damages caused by the recent storms we still have around 3000 emergency repairs to attend to.
Councils retain building standards role
Published: Monday 16th January 2012
The Scottish Government has decided local authorities will continue to deliver the verification of building work.
Last chance to have say on rent
Published: Monday 19th December 2011
The final event to allow council tenants to air their views on their rent levels for 2012-13 will be held in January.
Reaping the rewards of up-to-date rent
Published: Tuesday 13th December 2011
Council tenants who keep their rent-payments up to date are in with a chance of winning one of 10 prizes of £200.
Larkhall office set to close for major revamp
Published: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Larkhall Area Office is set to close for a major redevelopment that will bring several council services under one roof.
Have your say on council rents
Published: Monday 24th October 2011
Tenants are being asked for their views on next year's proposed council house rent-setting.
Pupils talked out of dropping litter
Published: Thursday 28th July 2011
Talking bins have been donated to three South Lanarkshire schools in a bid to encourage pupils to become more litter aware.
Massive regeneration boost for Fernhill
Published: Thursday 3rd March 2011
The regeneration of Fernhill has received a massive boost after funding was approved for the next phase of the development.
Housing investment guaranteed by rent rise
Published: Wednesday 16th February 2011
Tenants have agreed a 4% rent rise to ensure the continuing investment in housing stock as witnessed over the past decade.
HomeHappening improving tenants' lives
Published: Tuesday 15th February 2011
More than 22,000 homes now have quality kitchens and bathrooms thanks to the council's housing programme.
Council Budget set for new financial year
Published: Thursday 10th February 2011
Against a backdrop of the toughest financial climate in a generation South Lanarkshire will benefit from a £715million budget.
Contents insurance a 'telly' good idea
Published: Tuesday 11th January 2011
One lucky council tenant is now watching her favourite programmes in style after winning a brand-new television.
New date for Rents Question Time event
Published: Thursday 23rd December 2010
Council tenants are being given a final chance to air their views on rent levels for next year.
Benefits of calculator are online
Published: Thursday 23rd December 2010
Anyone who thinks they may be entitled to benefits can now check if they are eligible at any time.
1500 home community gets green light
Published: Tuesday 21st December 2010
The creation of a 1500-home community in Cambuslang has been given the go-ahead.
Chance to have say on rent levels
Published: Thursday 16th December 2010
A meeting has been arranged to let Larkhall tenants have their say on rent levels for 2011-12.
Repairs service keeps running
Published: Friday 10th December 2010
Winter may be well and truly here but the repairs service is determined to keep operating as much as possible.
Question Time rent event cancelled
Published: Tuesday 30th November 2010
Thursday's Question Time rent event for council tenants has been cancelled.
Help set your council rent
Published: Monday 25th October 2010
Council tenants are being encouraged to play their part in setting rent levels for the next financial year.
Have your say on rent levels
Published: Friday 3rd September 2010
To make sure tenants are involved as much as possible in setting the rents for next year the council is holding a Tenant's Conference this month.
