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Share your views on leisure and cultural services
Residents across South Lanarkshire are being asked for their views on leisure and cultural services.
Council premises are welcoming to breastfeeding mums
Breastfeeding mums are assured of a warm welcome at council buildings across South Lanarkshire.
Wish enables group to stick it to litter
A Strathaven group is cleaning up on the environmental front with a little help from the Community Wish List.
Make sure you are registered to vote
Residents across Lanarkshire are being urged to ensure they are on the electoral register.
Protecting our data and the planet is their wish
A Larkhall group is helping people to protect their information and the environment at the same time.
Call to get on board new Rail Skills Academy
Young people are being offered the chance to join South Lanarkshire’s first academy for jobs in the rail industry.
Volunteers work boosted through Community Planning Partnership
This week is volunteer week with the Community Planning Partnership helping support organisations across South Lanarkshire.
Successful showcase for sensory support in South Lanarkshire
The first in a series of events to showcase help for people with sensory support needs has met with a highly positive response.
Event will help with hearing and sight
Help for people who have sensory support needs will be explained and demonstrated at an event in Hamilton next week.
Autism charity has its wish granted
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Lanarkshire-based project that runs short walks every week is looking for new volunteers.
New Deputy Lord Lieutenants appointed
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 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
An employability initiative has helped blow the winds of positive change for a South Lanarkshire woman.
Pearly-white smiles for a diamond occasion
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
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
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?
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
Get ready to sing along to the smash-hit musical of 2021.
Family fun this Easter at Lanark Memorial Hall
A belter of a family Easter show is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall Next Month.
Spectacular Moulin Rouge tribute coming to the Memorial Hall
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
Sports pitches and tennis courts at Hamilton Palace Sports Ground are to be upgraded.
Funding will allow Hub to transform the heart of Carnwath
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Four young Lanarkshire athletes are hoping to race their way to gold next month.
Young swimmers pool resources to aim for medals
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
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
Do you think you could help vulnerable young people by offering a short break?
Mum’s example led Wendy into career she loves
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
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
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
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
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
Householders worried about rising fuel bills and endangered energy suppliers can turn to the council for advice and assistance.
Views sought on Adult Support and Protection
What do you know about the protective measures that are in place to support adults at risk of harm in Scotland?