South Lanarkshire View

Have your say on future of South Lanarkshire

Published: 16 September 2024

There’s just two weeks left for residents across South Lanarkshire to help shape the future of their area.

South Lanarkshire groups honoured at Beautiful Scotland awards

Barry Fisher, Chief Executive of Keep Scotland Beautiful, The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Dr David Cameron, Anona Fraser and Alison Cameron of Grow Uddingston and Tom Brock, Chair of Keep Scotland Beautiful

Published: 13 September 2024

Four groups making their communities climate and nature friendly have been recognised at this year’s Beautiful Scotland Awards.

Paralympian hailed for golden Games

This image shows Stephen McGuire from Hamilton after he won a gold medal at the Paralympics in Paris in 2024

Published: 12 September 2024

South Lanarkshire Council has congratulated local resident Stephen McGuire on winning Gold at the Summer Paralympics in Paris.

Wish List continues to deliver

This image shows Councillor Lesley McDonald and members of the community participation team at the launch of the Community Wish List

Published: 11 September 2024

The Community Wish List has supported more than 60 groups and organisations since its launch last year.

Beat the Street active travel game returning to East Kilbride

Published: 10 September 2024

The popular interactive game that turns whole communities into a giant active travel competition is returning to East Kilbride.

Pop Idol singer set for Town House gig

Poster promoting Gareth Gates tribute to Frankie Valli at Hamilton Town House.

Published: 09 September 2024

Pop Idol runner-up Gareth Gates will be paying tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Hamilton Town House next month.

Winter fuel payment campaign launched

This image shows Councillor Gerry Convery with SLC staff and the chair of Seniors Together at the launch of new campaign to help ensure older people continue to receive a Winter Fuel Payment if they are entitled to it

Published: 06 September 2024

A new campaign will help ensure older people continue to receive a Winter Fuel Payment if they are entitled to it.

1950s Railroad romance endures like steel

This image shows a couple who have been receiving support from the home care service, with two home carers and Professor Soumen Sengupta

Published: 05 September 2024

A love story that has burned for over 60 years continues to shine brightly – fanned by the compassion of dedicated home carers.

Still time to go camping with Fireman Sam

Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure – poster

Published: 04 September 2024

Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure – is coming to Lanark Memorial Hall at the end of this month.

Work to start on new railway park and ride

This image shows a sign at Hairmyres Rail Station with directions to the current park and ride facility

Published: 04 September 2024

Construction work on a new park and ride and bus interchange is to begin at Hairmyres railway station.

Council team supports thousands with money advice

Councillor Lesley McDonald is pictured with Money adviser Jim at Brandongate in Hamilton.

Published: 03 September 2024

Council money advisers helped more than 12,500 people and unlocked £24m of financial assistance in the last year.

Fancy a cuppa - or something bubbly - with the Divas?

Poster promoting Scotland's tribute act to the divas.

Published: 02 September 2024

Scotland’s Divas are coming to Lanark Memorial Hall for a special Prosecco Afternoon Tea.

Help with school garden makes pupils’ wishes come true

Pupils at St John's PS, Blackwood, working in their school garden.