South Lanarkshire View

Hamilton couple’s marriage has bowled along nicely for 60 years

Provost Margaret Cooper congratulates Hamilton couple Jack and Sheila Black on their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

Published: 30 August 2022

As it is 60 years since they wed, it’s safe to say one couple’s marriage has been as smooth as the bowling greens they love.

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

Screenshot from Inclusion as Prevention's Go To animation on dealing with loss

Published: 30 August 2022

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

Tariff to be introduced for electric vehicle charging

This image shows a person charging an electric vehicle

Published: 29 August 2022

A tariff is to be introduced at council-owned electric vehicle charging points across South Lanarkshire.

Children and young people get more say on how school budget is used

pupil writing something on a school noticeboard

Published: 26 August 2022

Using the Pupil Equity Fund (PEF) is allowing children and young people to get more involved in decision making at their school.

Warning over plans for National Care Service

The photo shows the council's headquarters building on Almada Street, Hamilton.

Published: 25 August 2022

Plans for a new National Care Service (NCS) and the impact on families and staff are worryingly unclear.

New machinery to help course stay above par

This image shows two golfers playing Leadhills Golf Course which was recently awarded money by the Renewable Energy Fund

Published: 24 August 2022

Scotland’s highest golf course is to benefit from nearly £50,000 from the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).

Funding for councils vital to help with cost-of-living crisis

Published: 24 August 2022

Local councils need to be funded properly if they are going to help people through the cost-of-living crisis.

Help to make change to disposable nappies

This is a getty image of a baby having its nappy changed

Published: 23 August 2022

A special one-off grant will be available to help South Lanarkshire residents make the change from disposable to real nappies.

Industrial action to affect bin collections

This image shows a selection of rubbish bins for collection

Published: 22 August 2022

Industrial action is set to have an impact on waste services across South Lanarkshire.

Funding boost will help solve sticky problem

this photo shows Councillor Robert Brown and litter picker Sharon Montgomery standing back to back with the chewing gum machines on their backs, demonstrating them in use.

Published: 19 August 2022

South Lanarkshire Council has been awarded £20,000 of funding by the UK-wide Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme.

Job Fairs to take place across South Lanarkshire

This image is to promote the Job Fairs taking place across South Lanarkshire

Published: 18 August 2022

Do you want to work for South Lanarkshire Council?

Lanarkshire Women in Business on the ball with next event

This image shows Councillor Maureen Devlin with some of the speakers and guests at the recent Women in Business event at Strathaven Hotel

Published: 17 August 2022

Hot on the heels of the UEFA Women’s Euros, Lanarkshire Women In Business is taking inspiration from the beautiful game.

Site for rural development centre approved

this image is a general view of Lanark High Street

Published: 15 August 2022

Revised proposals for a rural development centre in the Lanark area has been approved subject to the Common Good consultations.

Recognition for Sir Harry Lauder museum collection

exhibition pieces of Sir Harry Lauder collection at Low Parks Museum

Published: 12 August 2022

Our Sir Harry Lauder collection has been officially recognised as one of Scotland’s Nationally Significant Collections.

Two projects planned to complete Cuningar Loop transformation