South Lanarkshire View

Business Case submitted for new leisure centre

This photo shows the exterior of Larkhall Leisure Centre

Published: 14 July 2026

A new leisure centre for Larkhall has taken another crucial step forward.

Inspection praise for St Patrick’s

St Patrick’s Primary School Acting Head Teacher Laura Layden and pupils holding up balloons

Published: 14 July 2026

A primary school in Strathaven has been praised for its warm, welcoming and nurturing culture following an inspection by HMIE Scotland.

Improvements to bulk-uplift collections

A discarded couch sits outside a block of high-rise flats in South Lanarkshire

Published: 13 July 2026

The council has introduced new arrangements for bulk uplift collections aimed at keeping streets cleaner and reducing obstructions.

Carluke road to close for four days for improvements

This is a picture showing a number of road maintenance vehicles on a street, in the foreground is a red sign that reads Road Closed and an orange and white traffic cone

Published: 13 July 2026

Essential roadworks to improve the surface of the A721 Carnwath Road, Carluke, will see a section of the road closed for up to four days this month.

New councillor elected

This is a head and shoulders image of Councillor Fiona McDermott, who was elected to Ward 20 Larkhall following a by-election on Thursday 9 July 2026

Published: 10 July 2026

Larkhall has a new councillor after a by-election was held yesterday.

Chess champions crowned in Hamilton this week

French Grandmaster Bachar Kouatly plays the ceremonial first move at the Scottish Chess Championships, 2026.

Published: 10 July 2026

Battle was joined at the council headquarters this week – but in deadly silence.

Have your say on Council Plan

Published: 09 July 2026

Everyone in South Lanarkshire is being encouraged to have their say on the Council Plan, Connect.

School holidays for 2027/28 agreed

This image shows a group of St Patrick's primary school pupils relaxing while reading books

Published: 08 July 2026

School holiday dates across South Lanarkshire for 2027/28 have been confirmed.

Rural roads litter clean up moving to Clydesdale this week

litter picking along rural roads with It's your Place campaign footer

Published: 07 July 2026

The council’s dedicated teams will be moving on from East Kilbride to the Clydesdale area this week.

Overnight works to take place on A72

This image shows two workers with shovels working on resurfacing a road

Published: 06 July 2026

Resurfacing works are to take place over 10 nights from next week on a section of the A72 Lanark Road.

Chewing gum clean up helped by grant funding

This image is a close up of the machines used to help clear chewing gum from the streets

Published: 03 July 2026

The council has received funding to help target the thoughtlessly discarded chewing gum that is the scourge of our streets.

Technology helping residents stay independent and connected

This image shows an Alexa device which is being used to help residents stay independent and connected

Published: 02 July 2026

New digital technology is helping people across South Lanarkshire remain independent in their own homes, stay connected with loved ones and access support in new and innovative ways.

Funding boost for Third Sector groups

This image shows chief executive Paul Manning with two representatives from the voluntary sector signing The South Lanarkshire Third Sector Partnership Agreement

Published: 01 July 2026

Community groups across South Lanarkshire are to share an additional £300,000 in grants as a result of this year’s council budget.