South Lanarkshire View

Festive fun for all the family across South Lanarkshire

Crowds gather beside market stalls in Lanark Main Street for the switching on of he town's 2019 Christmas lights.

Published: 13 November 2023

The countdown to Christmas kicks off this weekend with lights switched on at events across South Lanarkshire.

Remembering the fallen and their legacy

This image shows crowds at the Cenotaph in Hamilton for Remembrance Sunday 2023

Published: 13 November 2023

Remembrance Sunday services took place across South Lanarkshire yesterday, including at the Cenotaph in Hamilton.

Focus is on town centre ahead of 'Rutherglen 900'

this photos shows a view of Rutherglen main street looking towards the town hall.

Published: 10 November 2023

A draft Town Centre Strategy and Action Plan has been prepared to ensure Scotland’s oldest Royal Burgh is fit for the future.

Remembering the fallen ahead of Armistice Day

This image shows Councillor Bert Thomson, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Louis Munn, Rev Ross Blackman of Hamilton Old Parish Church and Reverend Joanne Hood of St John’s Parish Church at the VC Memorial in Hamilton

Published: 10 November 2023

Those who made the ultimate sacrifice have been remembered ahead of Armistice Day.

Multiple reasons to sign up for Think, Move, Breathe challenge

This graphic shows a mobile phone with the words Think, Move, Breathe in the background to promote the sustainable travel app

Published: 09 November 2023

Do you want to win some shopping vouchers, get active and help keep South Lanarkshire’s air clean?

Chief exec wins top environmental health award

This image shows chief exec Cleland Sneddon being presented with the Martin Keeley award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Health 2023

Published: 08 November 2023

The council’s chief executive is the first winner of an award for outstanding contribution to environmental health.

Repairs for bridge begin on Thursday

A car drives past a line of traffic cones as a South Lanarkshire Council team carry out road resurfacing

Published: 07 November 2023

Urgent repair work is to take place from this Thursday (9 November) on a bridge in Hamilton.

A welly good idea

This graphic is to highlight the South Lanarkshire Welly Swap appeal 2023 which takes place in local libraries

Published: 06 November 2023

Do you or your family members have a pair of wellies that you have simply outgrown?

Still time to take part in budget consultation

Published: 06 November 2023

South Lanarkshire Council is urging residents and service users to have their say on “unprecedented” financial challenges.

Calls for new bus provision to be developed

This is a generic image of a bus pulling out of Hamilton Bus Station

Published: 03 November 2023

South Lanarkshire Council has called for a new model of bus provision for Strathclyde to be developed.

Concerns raised about downgrading of neonatal unit

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

Published: 02 November 2023

Significant concerns have been expressed about the downgrading of an established Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Council to raise concerns about removal of fire appliance

Published: 01 November 2023

South Lanarkshire Council has raised concerns about the removal of a fire appliance at Hamilton Fire Station.

Young volunteers will help ensure firework safety

A local shop worker refuses to sell fireworks when approached at the till point by a teenager holding the explosives.