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Time to get out and enjoy your local nature reserves

Time to get out and enjoy your local nature reserves

Published: Tuesday, 16 September 2025

As part of the council’s conservation days programme over the coming weeks everyone is being encouraged to get outdoors.

Planning news

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.

Environment news

Time to use council’s sustainable travel app

During the coming weeks you can boost your BetterPoints app by travelling sustainably to the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival.

Education news

Winning names bring a ‘grit’ deal of fun on local roads

Taylor Swift, Billy Connolly and Paddington are among the real and fictional icons who have inspired the names for the council’s new gritters.

Housing news

More council homes on the way

New council homes are to be purchased at a development in Jackton, East Kilbride.

Roads news

Major improvements on way for road in East Kilbride

Improvement works are to be carried out on a road in East Kilbride from this weekend.

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

Go paperless with your council tax bill

Residents across South Lanarkshire are being encouraged to sign up for paperless council tax bills.

East Kilbride news

Childhood sweethearts still married after 60 years

EK has definitely proved far more than OK for one pair of childhood sweethearts.

Clydesdale news

New path opened between Coalburn and Lesmahagow

A new active travel path linking Coalburn and Lesmahagow has now opened.

Hamilton news

Funding benefits will be felt throughout the community

Groups, charities and homes serving residents at all stages of life in Hamilton South ward will benefit from a financial boost.