Notices published May 2023

Customer Scrutiny Group working to improve services

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Published: 18 May 2023

Tenant scrutiny involves taking a tenant-led approach to the improvement of landlord services and performance.

New Executive Director appointed

This is a photo of the new Housing and Technical Resources Executive Director Stephen Gibson

Published: 18 May 2023

Stephen Gibson replaced former Executive Director, Daniel Lowe, and took up his position towards the end of last year.

We’re here to help

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Published: 18 May 2023

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

This image shows members of the Tenant Participation Co-ordination Group on a visit to a site in Blantyre

Published: 18 May 2023

Members of the Tenant Participation Co-ordination Group (TPCG) visited a local housing construction facility in Blantyre.

Whitlawburn benefits from Community Endowment Fund

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Published: 18 May 2023

Tenants and residents of Whitlawburn have benefitted from a £50,000 Community Endowment Fund.

Gypsy/Travellers lead the way on having their say

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Published: 18 May 2023

Collaboration between the council and residents of its two Gypsy/Traveller sites has received national recognition.

Tenants give views on council investment priorities

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Published: 18 May 2023

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

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Published: 18 May 2023

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

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Published: 18 May 2023

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

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Published: 18 May 2023

The council carries out a range of works in order to comply with our landlord duties.

We're working to keep your home safe

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Published: 18 May 2023

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

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Published: 18 May 2023

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

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Published: 18 May 2023

The council has a long history of meaningful customer involvement. 

New Local Housing Strategy for South Lanarkshire

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Published: 18 May 2023

In a previous edition of Housing News, we highlighted that we would be consulting on the revised Local Housing Strategy.

Tackling crime in hard-to-reach places

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Published: 17 May 2023

Two off-road all-terrain vehicles are helping tackle crime across South Lanarkshire.

New council homes for Hamilton area

This image shows Councillor Davie McLachlan, Exec Director Stephen Gibson and reps from Taylor Wimpey at a sod cutting ceremony

Published: 17 May 2023

Work is underway on 50 new council homes in Hamilton.

By-election to be held in East Kilbride

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Published: 17 May 2023

Candidates are being sought for a council by-election in East Kilbride West.

Windfarm fund helps Heather drive her career

Heather McKenzie with Reive and Grossart's manager, Iain Blackstock, and Danny Sneddon, the council’s Vocational Development Officer

Published: 16 May 2023

Heather McKenzie has hit the road back into employment thanks to the council’s Connect2 Renewables Employability Initiative.

High praise for secondary school following inspection

Stonelaw HS S3 pupils with Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, the chair of the council’s Education Committee, and Headteacher Brenda McLachlan

Published: 16 May 2023

A report from Education Scotland has highlighted the leadership and strengths of the teaching community at Stonelaw High School.

Helping local people into local jobs

Jacqueline Smith, who found a new job and training through the Connect2Renewables initiative, in front of Douglas Community Hall where she now works.

Published: 15 May 2023

An employability initiative has helped blow the winds of positive change for a South Lanarkshire woman.

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