South Lanarkshire View

Mural project brings memories to life

This image shows a member of staff from SLLC at one of the murals done as part of a project at McKillop Gardens care home

Published: 31 March 2025

A mural inspired by the lives of residents has gone on display at a South Lanarkshire care home.

Strengthening the ability to keep people safe at home

Published: 31 March 2025

A vital council service is to be bolstered to help keep vulnerable people safer than ever in their own homes.

Wish List reaches 100 not out

This image shows Councillor Lesley McDonald with recipients and donors from the Community Wish List

Published: 28 March 2025

A wish list set up to answer requests from local communities is celebrating granting its hundredth wish.

Crossing upgrade benefits pedestrians and cyclists

This is an image of the new pedestrian and cycle crossing on Rutherglen Main Street

Published: 27 March 2025

An upgrade to a crossing point in Rutherglen means it is now safer and more accessible for both pedestrians and cyclists.

Dixon's story one worth telling

This image is split into two, the left hand side shows shows Dixon Blackstock and his wife Jean with care at home staff and Professor Soumen Sengutpa, and on the right hand side the happy couple on their wedding day

Published: 26 March 2025

Dixon Blackstock’s story is one of passion, resilience and gratitude.

National award for nursery

This image shows Councillor Lynsey Hamilton with Debbie Shaw and young people from the Early Learning Unit in Hamilton

Published: 25 March 2025

A nursery in Hamilton has scooped a prestigious national award.

Inspections underway at Strathaven Cemetery

This is a general view of headstones within Strathaven Cemetery

Published: 25 March 2025

Headstones within Strathaven Cemetery are currently being inspected by council staff.

Jimmy’s story shines in McKillop Gardens’ glowing report

This image shows staff and residents of McKillop Gardens care home with Professor Soumen Sengupta

Published: 24 March 2025

McKillop Gardens care home in East Kilbride has received glowing feedback in a recent unannounced inspection.

Supporting communities with grants to local groups

This image shows a still from the EK@75 film of a roundabout in the town

Published: 21 March 2025

Groups in East Kilbride, Stonehouse and Strathaven are being supported with Community Grants from the council.

Everyone asked to support the national Spring litter clean-up

volunteer litter pickers and bags of rubbish

Published: 21 March 2025

The council is again supporting Spring Clean Scotland this year – the national anti-litter campaign that starts today.

Pitch upgrade will benefit local community

This is an image of McKirdy pitch in Lesmahagow which will be upgraded thanks to money from the REF

Published: 20 March 2025

A football pitch in Lesmahagow is to undergo a substantial refurbishment.

‘Phenomenal’ Blantyre LIFE praised

This image shows invited guests and users of Blantyre LIFE at the first anniversary celebrations

Published: 19 March 2025

Blantyre LIFE has delivered ‘phenomenal’ care during its first full year of operation.

Lunch for old Ruglonians back on the menu

Published: 18 March 2025

The Rutherglen Mortified Lunch is back in town this year following several years of absence following Covid.

Pavement parking enforcement to begin

This image shows a wheelchair user and person pushing it having to go onto the road to navigate a car parked on the pavement

Published: 17 March 2025

South Lanarkshire Council is to begin enforcing fines to motorists who park on pavements, at drop kerbs or who double park.

Community groups are granted a boost

Published: 17 March 2025

Community groups in Rutherglen and Cambuslang have been supported with grants from the council.

Pavement improvements on way in Lanark

Photo of road closed sign with traffic cones either side

Published: 14 March 2025

A pavement in Lanark is to be resurfaced from next week.

Permits to be required for garden waste collection

Garden waste permits - available now. www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/garden-waste-permit. Burgundy bin on grass.

Published: 14 March 2025

Information tags reminding residents about garden waste permits for burgundy bins will be issued from Monday.

Football club scores with asset transfer

This is a general view of Raploch Park which Larkhall Thistle FC are taking over under a Community Asset Transfer

Published: 12 March 2025

A football club in Larkhall is to take over the running of pitches in the area thanks to a Community Asset Transfer.

New play facilities will bring community together

Members of Braidwood Community Group, which has received REF financing of more than £66,000 to improve their local play park

Published: 10 March 2025

Play facilities in the village of Braidwood are to be improved thanks to a grant from the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).

Golfers can continue to tee it up at Hollandbush

This is a general view of one of the holes at Hollandbush Golf Club

Published: 07 March 2025

Golfers from South Lanarkshire and beyond can continue to enjoy the course at Hollandbush following a successful lease.