Housing news
Recognition for council, tenants and partners at national awards
Tenant representatives from the Housing Repairs Sub Group have been nominated for a prestigious award.
Have your say on repairs policy
We want to know your views on the Housing Repairs Policy.
Get ready for winter
With winter fast approaching, here is some advice to help prevent burst pipes in your home.
Reporting repairs - know your rights
Do you know, by law, councils must carry out certain house repairs within a specific timescale?
Free advice to save energy and reduce bills
Are you concerned about rising energy bills? If so, Home Energy Scotland can help.
New team can help with damp problems
We know that damp and condensation normally occurs during the coldest months of the year.
Working to keep tenants safe
The council has a legal duty to ensure its housing stock is maintained to required standards and is safe for tenants to live in.
Have your say on the review of council rents for 2025-26
Tenants are encouraged to get involved and have their say on the annual review of the rent increase for 2025-26.
Supported Accommodation Project given approval
A new high quality supported accommodation project has been given planning permission.
Preparations begin to demolish Lindsay House
Work is set to start on pulling down a former homeless unit in East Kilbride village.
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.
Have your say on the Housing Repairs Policy
We will shortly be reviewing our Repairs Policy and are keen for tenants and other customers to have their say.
Help with pests
During the summer months, pest control issues, particularly wasps, become more common.
Check your energy meter
Do you have a radio teleswitch or dynamically teleswitched energy meter?
Interested in a Mutual Exchange?
High numbers of people in housing need are waiting on a council home.
Managed migration to Universal Credit
Did you know that the last remaining ‘legacy benefits’ will shortly be replaced by Universal Credit (UC)?
Helping people experiencing homelessness
In recent years across Scotland, there has been an unprecedented increase in homelessness.
Helping sheltered housing tenants to get connected
Digital Champions are helping sheltered housing tenants to build their confidence and get online.
Young residents have their say on how they play
A new play area has been created at the council's Gypsy/Traveller site at Shawlands Crescent in Larkhall.
Setting rent levels for 2024-25
Each year, the council reviews its budget and business plan in order to set new rent levels for the year ahead.
South Lanarkshire Council signs Housing Professionalism Commitment
The council has signed up to the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland’s, Housing Professional Commitment.
Help to safely store electric bikes and scooters
There have been a number of fires across the UK as a result of faulty batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters.
New strategies approved by council
Two new strategies have recently been approved by the council.
Common Good support for Town Centre Masterplan
The ambitious Masterplan for Hamilton town centre can now move to the design stage.
New council homes at two developments
More than 80 new council homes are to be bought at two sites in East Kilbride and Hamilton.
Martial arts school given go ahead for new lease of life to local centre
The former David Milne Centre in Uddingston is to be taken over by Rivals School of Martial Arts.
Lindsay House closes
Lindsay House, the temporary accommodation unit in East Kilbride, has now closed.
Victim Support Scotland can help
Have you reported antisocial behaviour to South Lanarkshire Council?
Council shortlisted for work across housing categories
The council has been shortlisted in four categories for the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Scotland Housing Awards 2023.
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.
New Head of Housing Services appointed
Housing and Technical Resources has a new Head of Housing Services.
Inspections to take place for some council properties
Tenants will probably have noticed Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) mentioned in recent news stories.
Prevent dampness and condensation in your home
People who are regularly exposed to damp and mould within their homes are more at risk of health problems.
Get ready for winter
Last year, as a result of the extremely cold weather, hundreds of council houses suffered burst pipes.
Anti-social behaviour strategy being developed
The next South Lanarkshire Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Strategy 2023-28 is being developed.
Customer involvement strategy
A new draft Customer Involvement Strategy (CIS) 2023-28 is being developed.
South Lanarkshire welcomes new officer to work with tenants
In June, Hannah Beaton was appointed as a new Development Officer.
Allowing access for essential work
As a social landlord, we are legally required to ensure that all council homes meet required national standards.
How to get in touch
Please find below some useful contacts which may be of assistance.
We are going digital
Housing news will no longer be available in printed format.
Council confirms Lindsay House to close
Lindsay House in East Kilbride will close permanently by the end of the financial year (March 2024).
Whitlawburn transformed thanks to partnership approach
New homes, jobs, apprenticeships and money invested in the area – the transformation of Whitlawburn is now complete.
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.
Bringing empty homes back into use across South Lanarkshire
Properties left empty and unused for a long time can deteriorate and have a harmful effect on neighbours and on communities.
New skatepark is huge success in East Kilbride
East Kilbride’s skatepark has been transformed into a facility for all.
Communities involved in making decisions
Participatory budgeting is a way for local communities to become involved in deciding how to spend public money.
Top Results from Customer Satisfaction Survey
A customer satisfaction survey programme has operated since 2009.
How to get in touch with Housing and other services
Please find below some useful contacts which may be of assistance.
Whitlawburn welcomes HRH The Princess Royal
An area regenerated by a £42million investment had a very special visitor recently.
Customer Scrutiny Group working to improve services
Tenant scrutiny involves taking a tenant-led approach to the improvement of landlord services and performance.
New Executive Director appointed
Stephen Gibson replaced former Executive Director, Daniel Lowe, and took up his position towards the end of last year.
We’re here to help
We know that it’s hard to budget just now, with higher costs for everyday things like fuel, food, rent and utilities.
Tenants take a trip on housing’s road to net-zero
Members of the Tenant Participation Co-ordination Group (TPCG) visited a local housing construction facility in Blantyre.
Whitlawburn benefits from Community Endowment Fund
Tenants and residents of Whitlawburn have benefitted from a £50,000 Community Endowment Fund.
Gypsy/Travellers lead the way on having their say
Collaboration between the council and residents of its two Gypsy/Traveller sites has received national recognition.
Tenants give views on council investment priorities
The council reviews its budget and business plan every year to set new rent levels from April onwards.
Building a future with 1,300 new homes
The council has set an ambitious target to deliver 1,300 new homes across South Lanarkshire in the next five years.
New process for Electric Vehicle Charging Points
A new process has been introduced that covers permission to install equipment to charge an electric vehicle at a council home.
Allowing access for essential work
The council carries out a range of works in order to comply with our landlord duties.
We're working to keep your home safe
The council has a legal duty to ensure that its housing stock is maintained to the required standards and is safe for tenants.
Update on Universal Credit
Did you know that more and more ‘legacy benefits’ are being replaced by Universal Credit (UC)?
Have your say on the Customer Involvement Strategy 2023-28
The council has a long history of meaningful customer involvement.
New Local Housing Strategy for South Lanarkshire
In a previous edition of Housing News, we highlighted that we would be consulting on the revised Local Housing Strategy.
Mediation service can help with festive fallouts
The festive season is over for another year, the tree is down and the decorations are away.
Have your say in rent setting for 2023/24
Every year the council reviews its budget to inform new rent levels for the year ahead.
1,300 additional council homes planned
Ambitious plans have been revealed for 1,300 more council homes across South Lanarkshire.
National award for housing and care development
A ground-breaking housing and care development in the heart of Blantyre has received national recognition.
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.
Feedback, contacts and how to get in touch
We produce Housing News twice a year to keep you informed about housing services.
Reporting Repairs - know your rights
Do you know, by law, councils must carry out certain house repairs within a specific timescale?
Get help to cope with cost-of-living crisis
We know that money is tight right now, particularly with the cost-of-living crisis.
Success at top tenants awards
There has been further success for the council and its customer services representatives at a top tenants award.
Work with Gypsy/Travellers wins another top award
The council has won a prestigious public services award.
South Lanarkshire’s Local Housing Strategy 2022-27
Over the past few months, we have been working to develop the revised Local Housing Strategy (LHS).
Times and dates as Local Housing Forum meetings return
Local Housing Forum meetings are set to return across South Lanarkshire.
Improving position for those affected by homelessness
Becoming homeless is a traumatic event and can have a huge impact on the health and wellbeing of both adults and children.
Be part of the conversation on setting council rents
Every tenant is encouraged to have their say during this year’s rent setting consultation.
Council shortlisted in two categories at prestigious awards
The council has been shortlisted in two categories for the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)’s Scotland Housing Awards 2022.
Anti-social behaviour - focus on litter
In the latest in our series on the impact of anti-social behaviour on our communities, we turn the spotlight on litter.
Care and Housing campus taking shape
Progress continues to be made on a ground-breaking care and housing campus in Blantyre.
Delivering affordable homes that change lives
Our Home+ programme continues to deliver fantastic new, high quality, affordable homes across South Lanarkshire.
Revised policy helps protect communities
The council’s revised Anti-Social Behaviour Policy is a clear commitment to protecting local communities.
More than £50m to be invested in council housing
Investment of more than £50 million is to be made improving existing and building new council homes.
Get connected with your community
The pandemic has changed the way in which people communicate.
Investment priorities correct say majority of tenants
Tenants have played a key part
in setting South Lanarkshire rents and
investment priorities for 2022/23.
Staying safe at home
Over the past few years, accidental house fires have increased, causing devastation to lives and communities.
Help to be a good neighbour
Everyone wants to feel safe in their community and everyone knows the value of good neighbours.
Bin it, don’t drop it!
The council has developed a Litter Strategy to tackle the problem of litter, fly tipping and dog fouling.
Feedback, contacts and how to get in touch
We produce Housing News twice a year to keep you informed about housing services.
Support with rising energy costs
Over the last few months, the rise in energy costs had been well publicised within the media and will undoubtedly affect us all.
Help shape your next Local Housing Strategy
Every five years the council is required to complete a full review of its Local Housing Strategy.
National award for council and local Gypsy/Traveller community
The council has won a national award for its work with the Gypsy/Traveller community.
New fire safety law now in place
You might be aware that the law on fire alarms recently changed.
Christmas wish comes true for Hamilton Scouts
A group of local Scouts will see their Christmas wish come true this festive season.
Asset transfer will see vacant site transformed
A community garden and growing project are to be created on an area of vacant land in Hillhouse.
Hall to become community hub as asset transfer wins approval
Glassford Community Group has been given the go-ahead to buy and refurbish its local hall for the benefit of the village.
Committee welcomes homelessness pledge
The council's Housing Service has pledged to significantly reduce homelessness over the next five years.
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