South Lanarkshire View

Larkhall resident delighted with her new home

Marjory McMurray in the kitchen of her new home in Larkhall

Published: 31 August 2023

A life-long resident of Larkhall is delighted with her home at the newly completed Avon Road development in the town.

New app helps Jason focus on active travel

This image shows BetterPoints app user Jason with his bike and a car in the background

Published: 29 August 2023

An East Kilbride resident has embraced a campaign to help people across South Lanarkshire engage in a more active lifestyle.

Make a difference by becoming a Children’s Hearing panel member

Compassion poster promoting Children’s Hearings Scotland volunteer recruitment campaign

Published: 28 August 2023

Children’s Hearings Scotland is looking for volunteers to help make a difference in your community.

Delight as new school opens in East Kilbride

This image shows the head teacher and pupils of Jackton Primary School, the newest school to open in South Lanarkshire

Published: 25 August 2023

Staff and pupils are settling in well at South Lanarkshire’s newest primary school.

Leadhills Community Council seeking new members

Published: 24 August 2023

Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to the Leadhills Community Council.

Roberton residents advised of roadworks

Published: 24 August 2023

Essential repairs are to be carried out on a road near the village of Roberton.

Ideas Letterbox open for ideas from residents

image of a letter dropping through a letterbox

Published: 23 August 2023

Residents across South Lanarkshire are once again being encouraged to tell the council their ideas.

Council Chief Executive announces retirement

This is a head and shoulders image of the council Chief Executive Cleland Sneddon

Published: 22 August 2023

South Lanarkshire Council chief executive Cleland Sneddon has revealed his intention to retire.

Non-urgent repairs to return from next month

This image shows a council worker fitting a smoke alarm

Published: 21 August 2023

The non-urgent repairs service for council homes will re-open from Monday 18 September.

Whitlawburn transformed thanks to partnership approach

This image shows representatives from the council and partners following the regeneration of the Whitlawburn area

Published: 18 August 2023

New homes, jobs, apprenticeships and money invested in the area – the transformation of Whitlawburn is now complete.

Second engagement event for EK transport interchange

This image shows a sign at Hairmyres Rail Station with directions to the current park and ride facility

Published: 17 August 2023

East Kilbride residents are again being asked for their thoughts on a new transport interchange for the town.

Advice for road users ahead of closures

Roadwords with road closed sign and resurfacing equipment and vehicles.

Published: 15 August 2023

Essential repairs are to be carried out on two roads in Ravenstruther, Clydesdale.

Lanarkshire Business Awards Dinner – have you got your ticket?

This image shows the winners from the 2022 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards

Published: 11 August 2023

It’s just over three weeks until we celebrate the success and achievements of local businesses.

Giving a new life to frightened and alone young people

A foster carer in the kitchen with a young asylum-seeker

Published: 10 August 2023

One of the most fulfilling ways to help others is to offer safety and refuge to children who have been forced to flee horrors.

Matilda sets sail for a new career

Students from Calderglen High School celebrating their exam results

Published: 09 August 2023

Following a successful academic year Matilda Frew has decided to take up a graduate apprenticeship rather than go to university.

Praise for pupils as they find out exam results

This image shows pupils from Hamilton Grammar outside the school with their exam results

Published: 08 August 2023

Thousands of young people across South Lanarkshire are waking up to their exam results this morning.

Help and advice available for young people

This image shows two call handlers from Skills Development Scotland

Published: 07 August 2023

Ahead of exam results day tomorrow, dedicated support and advice is available for young people across South Lanarkshire.

Road closures to take place in Larkhall

Photo of road closed sign with traffic cones either side