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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.
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.
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.
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.
More council homes on the way
New council homes are to be purchased at a development in Jackton, East Kilbride.
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.
Go paperless with your council tax bill
Residents across South Lanarkshire are being encouraged to sign up for paperless council tax bills.
Childhood sweethearts still married after 60 years
EK has definitely proved far more than OK for one pair of childhood sweethearts.
New path opened between Coalburn and Lesmahagow
A new active travel path linking Coalburn and Lesmahagow has now opened.
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.