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Autism charity has its wish granted

Autism charity has its wish granted

Published: Friday, 03 May 2024

A Lanarkshire-wide charity that assists children with autism is itself being supported through the Community Wish List.

Community creates a garden of memories and comfort

Community creates a garden of memories and comfort

Published: Thursday, 02 May 2024

A community will see memories held dear thanks to work made possible through a council fund.

Wish List builds a link between local business and community

Wish List builds a link between local business and community

Published: Tuesday, 30 April 2024

It was ‘plane’ sailing when a community-based group saw an opportunity through the Community Wish List… and nailed it.

Young footballers get their wish for new kit

Young footballers get their wish for new kit

Published: Thursday, 11 April 2024

Footballers from an East Kilbride high school are ready for action after a donation through the council’s Community Wish List.

Wish List helps bring life to school grounds

Wish List helps bring life to school grounds

Published: Tuesday, 09 April 2024

The seeds of knowledge are being planted at a Hamilton primary school with the help of the council’s Community Wish List.

Artwork tells of young people’s feelings on justice

Artwork tells of young people’s feelings on justice

Published: Thursday, 21 March 2024

One of the final events of a groundbreaking project has gone right to the ’art of the matter.

Funding lets group help community with cost of living

Funding lets group help community with cost of living

Published: Thursday, 22 February 2024

Residents in Rutherglen’s Burnhill will be helped with the cost of living after a funding bid by their community group.

Locals’ views sought on leisure and culture

Locals’ views sought on leisure and culture

Published: Friday, 29 December 2023

Residents’ views are continuing to be sought on leisure and culture in South Lanarkshire with a second phase of consultation.

Donation from the heart gives school life-saving equipment

Donation from the heart gives school life-saving equipment

Published: Friday, 22 December 2023

When it comes to health, an East Kilbride school has got to the heart of the matter.

Local decisions bring funding and fun for all in Burnhill

Local decisions bring funding and fun for all in Burnhill

Published: Friday, 15 December 2023

A year of fun events lies ahead for local people after a successful funding bid by Burnhill Action Group.

Community grants a wish for life’s essentials

Community grants a wish for life’s essentials

Published: Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The latest group to benefit from the council’s Community Wish List are survivors of sexual violence.

Council to raise concerns about removal of fire appliance

Council to raise concerns about removal of fire appliance

Published: Wednesday, 01 November 2023

South Lanarkshire Council has raised concerns about the removal of a fire appliance at Hamilton Fire Station.

Community growth work will see closure on Strathaven Road

Community growth work will see closure on Strathaven Road

Published: Monday, 16 October 2023

A section of A723 Strathaven Road is to close to allow developers to make further progress on Hamilton's Community Growth Area.

Keeping children safe on two wheels is a primary objective

Keeping children safe on two wheels is a primary objective

Published: Friday, 08 September 2023

Training to help children to be safe on two wheels is continuing throughout South Lanarkshire.

Local parks keep the flag flying for award-winning green spaces

Local parks keep the flag flying for award-winning green spaces

Published: Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Three South Lanarkshire parks have received a Green Flag Award – making it a stunning 29 wins for them in the last 11 years.

Volunteer walkers sought to lead the way

Volunteer walkers sought to lead the way

Published: Wednesday, 12 July 2023

A Lanarkshire-based project that runs short walks every week is looking for new volunteers.

New Deputy Lord Lieutenants appointed

New Deputy Lord Lieutenants appointed

Published: Wednesday, 07 June 2023

The Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Lady Susan Haughey CBE has announced the appointment of three new Deputy Lieutenants.

A hundred years have gone into baking Ella’s special birthday cake

A hundred years have gone into baking Ella’s special birthday cake

Published: Friday, 19 May 2023

A Larkhall lady who was renowned for her baking has enjoyed a very special cake – one for her 100th birthday.

Helping local people into local jobs

Helping local people into local jobs

Published: Monday, 15 May 2023

An employability initiative has helped blow the winds of positive change for a South Lanarkshire woman.

Pearly-white smiles for a diamond occasion

Pearly-white smiles for a diamond occasion

Published: Tuesday, 09 May 2023

A diamond wedding anniversary is always a happy occasion, but one couple are sure to have an extra sparkle in their smiles.

Act fast to follow Carluke company’s award success

Act fast to follow Carluke company’s award success

Published: Monday, 24 April 2023

If you have a sweet tooth, there’s a very good chance you’ll have enjoyed the taste of Carluke firm R&W Scott’s products.

Carluke community climate conference a huge success

Carluke community climate conference a huge success

Published: Wednesday, 05 April 2023

The first annual community climate conference hosted by One Carluke Area Network (ONECAN) has been declared a huge success.

Guess who's coming to tea at Lanark Memorial Hall?

Guess who's coming to tea at Lanark Memorial Hall?

Published: Tuesday, 28 March 2023

The hugely popular Tiger Who Came to Tea is returning to Lanark Memorial Hall next month.

Raise the roof for sing along fun at Memorial Hall

Raise the roof for sing along fun at Memorial Hall

Published: Monday, 27 March 2023

Get ready to sing along to the smash-hit musical of 2021.

Family fun this Easter at Lanark Memorial Hall

Family fun this Easter at Lanark Memorial Hall

Published: Thursday, 16 March 2023

A belter of a family Easter show is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall Next Month.

Spectacular Moulin Rouge tribute coming to the Memorial Hall

Spectacular Moulin Rouge tribute coming to the Memorial Hall

Published: Tuesday, 14 March 2023

The ultimate tribute to Moulin Rouge takes to the stage at Lanark Memorial Hall next month.

Upgrade for pitches and tennis courts to start this week

Upgrade for pitches and tennis courts to start this week

Published: Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Sports pitches and tennis courts at Hamilton Palace Sports Ground are to be upgraded.

Funding will allow Hub to transform the heart of Carnwath

Funding will allow Hub to transform the heart of Carnwath

Published: Thursday, 23 February 2023

The heart of Carnwath will be revitalised thanks to a £275,000 award that will fund a new community and business enterprise hub.

Massive boost to restoration of historic Carluke buildings

Massive boost to restoration of historic Carluke buildings

Published: Thursday, 16 February 2023

Restoration plans for Carluke’s High Mill have received a massive boost of almost £1.2million.

Find out how Common Sense can help prevent fire-raising

Find out how Common Sense can help prevent fire-raising

Published: Monday, 13 February 2023

Eddlewood residents can find out how to help make their area safer amidst warnings of rising numbers of fires being started.

A decade of providing meaningful and vital work

A decade of providing meaningful and vital work

Published: Tuesday, 06 December 2022

A programme helping young people with autism and/or learning disabilities into employment has celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Don’t feel snowed under this Christmas – help is there for you

Don’t feel snowed under this Christmas – help is there for you

Published: Friday, 02 December 2022

Christmas brings joy to many, but for some it’s a time when stress and pressure can be worse than ever.

New rural support fund’s first grants help five community groups

New rural support fund’s first grants help five community groups

Published: Monday, 17 October 2022

Five community organisations in rural South Lanarkshire have been supported with more than £150,000 in grants.

Rugby club goes green to benefit all of the community

Rugby club goes green to benefit all of the community

Published: Thursday, 29 September 2022

Sport may often be described as partisan, but one local rugby club is definitely neutral – carbon neutral, that is.

South Lanarkshire is fertile ground for food-growers

South Lanarkshire is fertile ground for food-growers

Published: Friday, 02 September 2022

Food-growing by local people is setting down roots all across South Lanarkshire… with new activity sprouting up constantly.

Young people’s videos help others like them to talk about grief

Young people’s videos help others like them to talk about grief

Published: Tuesday, 30 August 2022

A series of videos has been produced by young people in Lanarkshire to help others like themselves deal with grief.

Partners toil in the soil to bring school garden back to life

Partners toil in the soil to bring school garden back to life

Published: Friday, 19 August 2022

Big-hearted volunteers from a high school’s facilities partners have given their time and efforts to help transform its garden.

Two projects planned to complete Cuningar Loop transformation

Two projects planned to complete Cuningar Loop transformation

Published: Friday, 12 August 2022

Work completing the regeneration of Cuningar Loop could soon be underway, bringing new amenities for all in the Rutherglen area.

Supergran Susan celebrates 100 years and counting

Supergran Susan celebrates 100 years and counting

Published: Thursday, 11 August 2022

It was the biggest of big birthdays when Susan McAleer’s family – who call her Supergran – gathered in Uddingston last week.

New rural programme will draw on previous success

New rural programme will draw on previous success

Published: Tuesday, 09 August 2022

A new initiative to empower rural communities will look to draw on the success of the programme it is replacing.

Top young athletes are on track for success

Top young athletes are on track for success

Published: Monday, 25 July 2022

Four young Lanarkshire athletes are hoping to race their way to gold next month.

Young swimmers pool resources to aim for medals

Young swimmers pool resources to aim for medals

Published: Thursday, 21 July 2022

Four young people from South Lanarkshire are hoping to make a splash against international competition in England next month.

Census verification will be safe and quick

Census verification will be safe and quick

Published: Monday, 04 July 2022

Selected households across South Lanarkshire will take part in a verification interview for the recently completed census.

Giving children a short break is the best thing Ann ever did

Giving children a short break is the best thing Ann ever did

Published: Thursday, 07 April 2022

Do you think you could help vulnerable young people by offering a short break?

Mum’s example led Wendy into career she loves

Mum’s example led Wendy into career she loves

Published: Friday, 01 April 2022

Our special series continues, looking at those working in the heart of our communities as part of our Care at Home service.

Treasure trail helps address air pollution

Treasure trail helps address air pollution

Published: Thursday, 10 March 2022

An App for a treasure trail game that crossed borders in Lanarkshire was downloaded more than 1100 times last summer.

When Covid stopped the world, Jill stepped forward into job she loves

When Covid stopped the world, Jill stepped forward into job she loves

Published: Friday, 25 February 2022

Our special series continues, looking at those working in the heart of our communities as part of our Care at Home service.

Change of direction took Annmarie down new career path

Change of direction took Annmarie down new career path

Published: Friday, 11 February 2022

In the first in a special series, we look at those working in the heart of our communities as part of our Care at Home service.

Ultrafast fibre broadband now available in Lanark

Ultrafast fibre broadband now available in Lanark

Published: Thursday, 09 December 2021

Lanark is the latest town in South Lanarkshire to benefit from a new, ultrafast fibre broadband network.

It always helps to seek advice on home-energy worries

It always helps to seek advice on home-energy worries

Published: Wednesday, 08 December 2021

Householders worried about rising fuel bills and endangered energy suppliers can turn to the council for advice and assistance.

Active travel in focus after COP 26

Active travel in focus after COP 26

Published: Friday, 19 November 2021

The council is working to support local commuters with increased active travel options following COP 26.

Remembering the fallen and treasuring their legacy

Remembering the fallen and treasuring their legacy

Published: Monday, 15 November 2021

Those who gave their today for our tomorrow have been remembered at Hamilton’s Cenotaph.

Helping save the planet, 26 bags at a time

Helping save the planet, 26 bags at a time

Published: Friday, 12 November 2021

Young people have been clearing litter from their communities as world leaders have been discussing saving the planet.

National Zero Carbon Tour discovers local eco success stories

National Zero Carbon Tour discovers local eco success stories

Published: Thursday, 04 November 2021

A UK-wide coach tour bringing the zero-carbon message to local communities has stopped off in South Lanarkshire.

Views sought on Adult Support and Protection

Views sought on Adult Support and Protection

Published: Friday, 19 March 2021

What do you know about the protective measures that are in place to support adults at risk of harm in Scotland?