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Timeline developed for new Larkhall Leisure Centre

external view of Larkhall Leisure Centre

Published: 15 April 2024

The next phases of developing the new Larkhall Leisure Centre have been announced.

Local people asked to stop feeding badgers in cemetery

Published: 12 April 2024

Well-meaning but misguided people are being asked to stop leaving out food for badgers near Lanark Cemetery.

Group is bowled over by wish list cash boost

This photo shows six of the members of the group standing in a row holding a prop big cheque. In front of them is a blue mat with a set of bowls laid out on it.

Published: 12 April 2024

A local group has been bowled over by the results of their application to the council’s Community Wish List (CWL).

Young footballers get their wish for new kit

Football players from Calderglen High School's after-school football club display the donation for their new kit.

Published: 11 April 2024

Footballers from an East Kilbride high school are ready for action after a donation through the council’s Community Wish List.

Public urged to help find criminals who damaged tree

Published: 11 April 2024

The council is trying to find who is responsible for illegally cutting one of its mature trees in East Kilbride.

Prepare a new Local Place Plan for your area

Published: 10 April 2024

A Local Development Plan (LDP) is being prepared by the council that will be shaped by the views and aspirations of communities.

School praised for high quality learning

Published: 10 April 2024

A team of inspectors from Education Scotland have given Newfield Primary School and Nursery a very good report.

Wish List helps bring life to school grounds

Children from Neilsland Primary School, Hamilton, with their new planting beds.

Published: 09 April 2024

The seeds of knowledge are being planted at a Hamilton primary school with the help of the council’s Community Wish List.

60 years together is no family secret

John (known as Jackie) and Agnes McNab celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary with Provost Margaret Cooper and Deputy Lieutenant for Lanarkshire Dr William Morrison Young

Published: 08 April 2024

Having a large family around you is the secret to 60 years of marriage according to John and Agnes McNab.

New initiative raises thousands for Kilbryde

This image shows Provost Margaret Cooper and Lady Susan Haughey with a piper at the Burns supper event for Kilbryde hospice

Published: 05 April 2024

More than £42,000 was raised at the first event of the Touch a Life, Make a Difference 2024 charity initiative.

Lunch club to strengthen links between Scotland and Africa

This image shows a representative from Heart of Africa with the cooker they received via the Community Wish List

Published: 05 April 2024

A new cooker is to help a group further strengthen community cohesion between Scotland and Africa.

Fernhill Gala Day to return

This image shows members of Fernhill Communities Together holding up numbers to show the £4200 they were awarded through Participatory budgeting money

Published: 04 April 2024

An annual gala day is to return with help from a local community fund.

Flag raised to celebrate acceptance week

This image shows the autism pride flag being raised in celebration of Autism Awareness week

Published: 04 April 2024

This week is National Autism Acceptance Week.

Stationery plea answered by wish list

This image shows Fiona Dryburgh from the Machin Trust following a successful appeal to the Community Wish List

Published: 03 April 2024

A Larkhall charity have had their appeal for stationery answered – thanks to the Community Wish List.

Margaret dances her way to 104

This photo shows Provost Margaret Cooper and DL David Russell celebrating Margaret McDade's 104th birthday