Housing top stories news

Survey is first chance to have your say on Estates plan
We are still keen to gather your views on how the council should plan for the future of its buildings.

Private property leasing opportunity
Private landlords who have properties to rent are being asked to get in touch with the council.

New homes at site in Larkhall given go-ahead
Approval has been given for 19 new council homes at the site of the former McWhirter House and Nesbitt Day Centre in Larkhall.

Housing support charity fundraising for Kilbryde Hospice
Contributions continue to pour in for the Touch a Life, Make a Difference 2024 charity initiative.

Graffiti causes offence… and is a criminal offence.
Graffiti takes a moment to scrawl but the offence and upset it causes last long afterwards.

New homes across South Lanarkshire
The council’s Home+ programme is continuing to deliver much needed new homes across South Lanarkshire.

Customers involved in improving housing services
The Customer Scrutiny Group (CSG) is involved in improving and developing housing services.

Strathaven resident on a high after moving into new flat
A lady who brought up her family in Strathaven before moving away for many years is delighted to be back in the town she loves.

Customers help to improve housing services
The Customer Scrutiny Group (CSG) is made up of 12 customers who work in partnership with the council.

Have your say on rent setting for 2024-25
Tenants are being encouraged to get involved in this year’s rent setting consultation programme.

Litter plan boosted by solar bin success
Littering is an issue that affects us all.

Let's keep communities clean and safe this summer
The council is urging residents across South Lanarkshire to protect and respect their communities this summer.

Council continues to deliver on new homes pledge
South Lanarkshire Council has delivered an additional 362 affordable homes for rent over the last year.

New lease of life for Carluke cemetery house
New life is to be breathed into a former cemetery house in Carluke thanks to a local Men’s Shed group.

New community facility for Shawlands Crescent
A fantastic new community facility has opened at the council’s Gypsy/Traveller site in Larkhall.

Tech-enabled home moves Barbara to tears of happiness
"When I first saw my new home, I cried with happiness. My luck can’t be as good as that.”

Community facility first phase of upgrade
A new community facility has been opened at a Gypsy/Traveller site in Larkhall.