Notices published May 2026

Lived experience is shaping improvements to social care

Participants, South Lanarkshire Council representatives and organisers at the Working Together for Change project's final-presentation session.

Published: 14 May 2026

Social care in South Lanarkshire is being improved with the help of the people who use the services and those who support them.

Time to get stuck in and conserve nature on your doorstep

group of conservation volunteers

Published: 13 May 2026

Volunteers are being urged to sign up to help conserve local nature reserves (LNR) across South Lanarkshire.

Apply now for funding for community celebrations

A float on Lanark High Street during Lanimer Day

Published: 12 May 2026

Groups who help organise events that celebrate their community’s history, identity and traditions are being reminded there are just days left to apply for potential council funding.

Improvements on way for A70 Carnwath

A close up of new tarmac being laid

Published: 12 May 2026

Repairs are to take place on the A70 Carnwath from next week.

Veteran restores VC memorial

John Bradley, who served with the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards during the Falklands War, has painstakingly redone all the VC heroes’ names in gold leaf as a mark of respect

Published: 12 May 2026

The Victoria Cross Winners Memorial in Hamilton has been given some gold standard treatment from a local retired soldier.

Residents sought to set up community Council

South Lanarkshire Council logo

Published: 11 May 2026

Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to the new Crawford and Elvanfoot Community Council.

More composter bins available again

composter bin sitting on grass

Published: 08 May 2026

Residents can once again apply for a free composter bin following the exceptional popularity of the pilot schemes we ran last year.

More than just food for thought for senior pupils

Lesmahagow High School pupils enjoying a day out at the local allotments

Published: 06 May 2026

With the growing season now upon us, now is the time for everyone to try growing their own fruit and vegetables.

Granting a boost to six local groups

View of the council headquarters building in Almada Street, Hamilton, with the council chamber in the foreground.

Published: 05 May 2026

Six local groups have been supported with community grants totalling more than £2000 from the council’s Hamilton Area Committee.

New funding available for community celebrations

A float on Lanark High Street during Lanimer Day

Published: 01 May 2026

If you organise an event that celebrates your community’s history, identity and traditions you could be eligible for council funding.