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Free school meals to be extended in S1-3
Published: Thursday, 12 June 2025
Free school meals will be available for up to 425 more S1-3 pupils in South Lanarkshire after the summer holidays.
New homes at site in Larkhall given go-ahead
Approval has been given for 19 new council homes at the site of the former McWhirter House and Nesbitt Day Centre in Larkhall.
Funding boost to plant trees in climate vulnerable communities
The council’s Removing Barriers to Tree Planting programme has been awarded £90k to plant trees in key areas across the area.
Youngest learners are getting the superhero message
School and Early Years staff have been helping to share the council’s new attendance campaign with our youngest learners.
Working hard to introduce our new IT system
A new integrated Housing and Property Management IT System is to be introduced.
Essential Roadworks on B740
Improvement works are to take place on a stretch of road just outside the village of Crawfordjohn.
Flying the flag shows carers that we care
Carers Week is taking place, and the council is flying the flag for unpaid carers across South Lanarkshire.
Indoor facility on way for rugby club
A rugby club will soon be able to boast “the best grassroots rugby facilities in the West of Scotland”.
Revised Design for new Larkhall leisure centre
The local community is to have the chance to see plans for the redesigned Larkhall Leisure Centre.
Three chairs – and more – for charity’s members
Members of a Larkhall charity will be able to enjoy every precious second of good weather this summer.
Beat the Street coming to East Kilbride next week
The popular physical activity game Beat the Street gets underway in East Kilbride on Wednesday 14 September.