Environment news
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.
Survey is first chance to have your say on Estates plan
We are still keen to gather your views on how the council should plan for the future of its buildings.
Apply now for a garden waste permit
Residents across South Lanarkshire can now sign up for a permit to have their garden waste uplifted.
Trading Standards resume fireworks sales focus
Trading Standards Officers continue to work with young volunteers to test purchase fireworks.
New bins boost recycling rates in Rutherglen
Recycling rates in an area of Rutherglen have increased from zero to 100% in just a few weeks.
Group is growing stronger after funding boost
A Hamilton group hopes to grow its presence in the community following a Participatory Budget (PB) Fund award of £1790.
Wind Farm fund connects Carly to job success
A young woman from rural South Lanarkshire is in the driving seat to achieve her career goals.
Windfarm funding powers Rowan's career aims
A teenager who grew up on the doorstep of a South Lanarkshire windfarm has his ideal career in his sights...
Air quality action plan consultation
South Lanarkshire Council is consulting on what should be included in a new air quality action plan.
Public urged to help find criminals who damaged tree
The council is trying to find who is responsible for illegally cutting one of its mature trees in East Kilbride.
Burnhill Action Group secures community fund boost
A £5000 Participatory Budget (PB) grant will help improve and maintain a formerly derelict area now back in community use.
Rural vision wins award for green credentials
An ambitious vision for Douglas Valley, South Lanarkshire and East Ayrshire has won a top green award.
Renewable energy funding is music to the ears
Young people in Clydesdale can access a unique musical project courtesy of the council's Renewable Energy Fund (REF).
Council powers 10 million greener miles
Electric cars travelled 10 million miles last year thanks to South Lanarkshire Council.
Multiple reasons to sign up for Think, Move, Breathe challenge
Do you want to win some shopping vouchers, get active and help keep South Lanarkshire’s air clean?
Lanark residents can breathe easier about air pollution
Air quality in Lanark has improved so much that the council is looking to revoke an order to manage pollution in the town.
Communities come together to talk climate change
The Community Planning Partnership (CPP) hosted an informal Climate and Nature event this week.
More park and ride spaces to encourage sustainable travel
The expansion of the park and ride facility at Lanark Train Station is now complete.
REF to help shine light on sports in Clydesdale
Floodlights are to be installed at a primary school pitch in Clydesdale thanks to a grant from the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).
Litter plan boosted by solar bin success
Littering is an issue that affects us all.
Let's keep communities clean and safe this summer
The council is urging residents across South Lanarkshire to protect and respect their communities this summer.
Clean Air Day breathes life into green travel aims
South and North Lanarkshire Councils have jointly staged an event in Strathclyde Country Park to mark National Clean Air Day.
£800k windfall for Biggar club
An ambitious £1.16m redevelopment plan has been given a significant boost by the Clyde Wind Farm Community Fund.
Retailers reminded of law on fireworks sales
South Lanarkshire's Trading Standards team is visiting retailers registered to sell fireworks as 5 November approaches.
Committee approves new five-year litter strategy
A comprehensive Litter Strategy for South Lanarkshire has been formally approved.
Funding boost will help solve sticky problem
South Lanarkshire Council has been awarded £20,000 of funding by the UK-wide Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme.
Have fun but put safety first #RespectTheWater
With summer here and Covid rules easing lochs, rivers and ponds can look enticing but there’s a warning to #RespectTheWater.
Wind farms power £2.4m funding to communities
Farmers clubs, community groups and football teams are among those to benefit from £2.4 million of funding.
Roads clean-up collects nine tonnes of dumped waste
More than six tonnes of rubble and three tonnes of litter were collected during a week-long clear-up on roads around Hamilton.
How renewables are helping fund community resilience
Community benefit funds from renewable energy are helping support South Lanarkshire's third sector in response to the pandemic.
Pupils help council to pick up eco award
South Lanarkshire Council has been named ‘Earth Hour Outreach Champion’ by the World Wide Fund for nature (WWF).
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