South Lanarkshire View

Football team scores again with wish list

This image shows some of the young people of Fernhill Soccer School posing with props following a Community Wish List donation

Published: 31 May 2024

The Community Wish List is helping spread some cheer among young players at a football team from Rutherglen.

Arts grant helps school enrich experiences for pupils

This is an image of the art galleries in Glasgow which pupils from St Columbkille's visited

Published: 30 May 2024

A Rutherglen school has received a grant of almost £100,000 to enhance pupil experiences within expressive arts.

Calum champions the cause of veterans

Calum Macleod is presented with his trophy for winning Veterans Champion of the Year 2024.

Published: 30 May 2024

A case manager in the council’s Unpaid Work Service has been recognised nationally for his own voluntary work.

Donation helps charity cater for vulnerable

This image shows a member of Hamilton Churches drop in centre with the donations he has received from the community wish list

Published: 29 May 2024

Food donations are to help a charity continue to cater for those most in need seven days a week.

Report says pupils get very positive support

Published: 28 May 2024

A report by Education Scotland has highlighted the very positive support given to pupils at a primary school in Cambuslang.

Common Good support for Town Centre Masterplan

This is an artists impression of how Hamilton Town Centre could look in the future

Published: 24 May 2024

The ambitious Masterplan for Hamilton town centre can now move to the design stage.

£330,000 boost to improve playparks

artist's impression of a general design of a playpark

Published: 24 May 2024

A funding programme to improve playpark accessibility for all children is to get underway initially in the Larkhall area.

Warm welcome guaranteed in Blantyre

This image shows some members of Blantyre Old Parish Church who are part of the Warm Welcome initiative

Published: 23 May 2024

Participatory Budgeting funding will allow church volunteers to continue to give a warm welcome to the local community.

Wish list helps nursery restore garden area

This image shows staff and pupils from Calderside Nursery with a Community Wish List prop

Published: 22 May 2024

The Community Wish List has helped a Blantyre nursery get rid of excessive waste following a clean-up.

Event will help with hearing and sight

Information image for See Hear event, May 2024.

Published: 21 May 2024

Help for people who have sensory support needs will be explained and demonstrated at an event in Hamilton next week.

Next steps for community-led affordable housing project

This image shows a general view of the village of Glespin

Published: 21 May 2024

An event outlining the next steps of a community-led housing project in Glespin is taking place at the end of this month.

Report marks Carstairs Junction primary school as very positive

pupils from Carstairs Junction Primary School and Nursery Class enjoying outdoor activities

Published: 20 May 2024

Carstairs Junction Primary School and Nursery Class has received a very positive report by Education Scotland.

Bowling along nicely thanks to PB money

This image shows members of Halfway and District Bowling Club after they received Participatory Budgeting funding

Published: 17 May 2024

A bowling club is hoping to encourage young people to take up the sport with help from the Participatory Budgeting fund.

Have your say on shaping town centre’s future

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

Published: 16 May 2024

Local residents, business owners, employees and visitors are being asked for their views on Rutherglen Town Centre.

New tennis courts served up in East Kilbride

This image shows Council Leader Joe Fagan and Councillor Robert Brown at the refurbished Whitemoss tennis courts

Published: 15 May 2024

Whitemoss Tennis Courts have officially reopened following a £93,000 renovation.

Roads resurfacing works for Larkhall town centre

Picture shows the signage on the way into Larkhall from the Stonehouse roundabout.

Published: 14 May 2024

The council is investing £100,000 in a package of roads improvement work in Larkhall this month.

Rifleman Khan welcomes everyone to museum

statue of Rifleman Khan at entrance to Low Parks Museum

Published: 14 May 2024

To launch a series of exhibitions relating to World War II, Low Parks Museum is holding a special event to mark Cameronian Day.

Wish List helps Strathaven event

This image shows some of the organisers of the Strathaven junior parkrun with a Community Wish List prop

Published: 13 May 2024

A successful junior parkrun took place at the weekend – with some help from the Community Wish List.

Double boost for Hamilton masterplan

This is an artists impression of how the proposed housing will look as part of the Hamilton Town Centre masterplan

Published: 10 May 2024

Two major steps forward have been taken in the plans to deliver a brighter future for Hamilton town centre.

Community Wish List boosts Men's Shed in Biggar

Two members of the Biggar Men's Shed group are standing side by side in their hub holding a big cheque prop