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Flag flies high to support autism pride

Flag flies high to support autism pride

Published: Thursday, 18 June 2026

International Autism Pride Day is being marked by the council with the flying of the autism pride flag.

Planning news

Douglas Valley tourism plan is on track

The first phase of an ambitious £14.5m project to establish the Douglas Valley as a national outdoor recreation and adventure tourism destination is starting to take shape.

Environment news

Don’t be idle – help keep our air clean

As part of National Clean Air Day, the council is focusing again on engine idling, particularly at school drop off and pick up times. 

Housing news

Additional investment to improve areas across South Lanarkshire

Improvements to back courts, fences, landscaping works and upgrades to lock ups are to take place across South Lanarkshire.

Education news

Lifetime achievement award recognises Alex’s dedication

A Head Teacher with more than 40 years of experience has won a prestigious national award.

Roads news

Overnight closures on way for B7078

Essential improvement works are to take place over five consecutive nights on the B7078 near Lesmahagow from next week.

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

Flag raised to honour Armed Forces

South Lanarkshire Council has raised the flag for Armed Forces Day 2026.

East Kilbride news

Residents invited to re-establish Westwood Community Council

Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to re-establish Westwood Community Council.

Clydesdale news

Register to vote in by-election

Eligible voters aged 16 and over are being reminded that the deadline for registering to vote in the Larkhall by-election is midnight on Tuesday 23 June.

Hamilton news

Voting method explained for by-election

Eligible voters are being reminded of how voting works in the upcoming Larkhall by-election.