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for essential maintenance. Application comments can be emailed to planning@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.

Licensing Divisions

Licensing Division No 3 - Hamilton

The licensing board is separate from the council. It is made up of local councillors who review licence applications and make decisions based on licensing law and policy.

This Division deals with applications for the Hamilton, Blantyre and Larkhall and nearby villages. Its members are:

Andy Carmichael - Convener
Ross Clark
Cal Dempsey
Maureen Devlin
Colin Dewar
Celine Handibode
Martin Grant Hose
Mark McGeever
Davie McLachlan - Depute Convener
Helen Toner

You can apply by submitting a fully completed application before the deadline shown below. If you meet the deadline, we aim to consider your application at the next meeting. Delays can happen if there are issues with your application.

Meeting dates and deadlines

Meetings may be held remotely or in Committee Room 1 at 10am unless otherwise stated.

17 November 2025 - apply by 11 September 2025
16 February 2026 - apply by 11 December 2025
24 April 2026 - apply by 18 February 2026
21 September 2026 - apply by 16 July 2026
9 November 2026 - apply by 3 September 2026