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Springhall and Whitlawburn, Our Place Our Plan

Neighbourhood Planning in Springhall and Whitlawburn

Introduction

The majority of the housing in Springhall/ Whitlawburn was built as public housing for rent in the 1960’s/70’s, and most of the residents in the area are still tenants of South Lanarkshire Council or the Whitlawburn Housing Co-Op. The Springhall part of the neighbourhood is in Rutherglen while Whitlawburn forms part of Cambuslang. The neighbourhood has a population of 3,414. In the last four years the neighbourhood has benefited from The East Whitlawburn Regeneration Plan which has delivered new social housing to the area, with 311 new homes being built, 230 for rent and 81 homes for sale, with priority given to local residents.

The area is home to a thriving community and voluntary sector which provides a range of supports services, as well as activities for all ages. The kind of services available to local residents include youth activities, activities for pre fives, opportunities for child and family learning social and recreational activities as well as activities that promote physical activity, mental health and wellbeing. The neighbourhood also includes several buildings and facilities that can be listed as community assets, including the Whitlawburn Community Resource Centre the Springhall Community Centre and library, two nurseries, three MUGA’s (Multi Use Games Areas), two play areas for young people, a community garden, a state of the art recreational space with an integrated community growing facility, a community shop, a food co-op, a foodbank, a digital HUB and a bespoke youth space.

The Our Place Our Plan Community Group is taking a leading role in realising the ten priority themes of the Springhall and Whitlawburn neighbourhood plan. The role of the group is to actively engage with the wider community and to keep local residents both involved and informed of progress with the plan and activity linked to the related themes. 

Our Plans and Reports

Springhall and Whitlawburn Progress Report - 2023-2024 (ODT)
Springhall and Whitlawburn Progress Report - 2022-2023 (ODT) 
Springhall and Whitlawburn Progress Report – 2021-2022 (ODT)
Springhall and Whitlawburn Progress Report – 2020-2021 (ODT)
Springhall and Whitlawburn Progress Report – 2019-2020 (ODT)
Springhall and Whitlawburn Neighbourhood Plan (ODT)

Getting involved in Springhall and Whitlawburn

If you would like to get involved please contact 0303 123 1017 or email communities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 

Healthy 'n' Happy email Jan@healthynhappy.org.uk 

Neighbourhood Planning in Springhall and Whitlawburn