Notices published November 2025

Stairs to reopen at station

This image shows a set of stairs at Burnside railway station leading from the platform to a bridge

Published: 14 November 2025

Work will take place in February next year to reopen the stairs to the platform at Burnside Station.

New council homes on the way in Hamilton

This image shows Councillor Davie McLachlan with reps from the council and the JR Group at a sod cutting ceremony to mark the start of work on 24 new homes in Whitehill, Hamilton

Published: 14 November 2025

Work is underway on 24 new council homes in Whitehill, Hamilton.

Crematorium to host annual memorial service

in the centre is the tiered candle holder at South Lanarkshire Crematorium, There is a black curtain behind it and floral displays against white walls to either side.

Published: 14 November 2025

South Lanarkshire Crematorium's annual Christmas memorial service will take place this year on Sunday, 7 December.

Tell us your views on 10-year transport strategy

This is a general view of Lanark High Street

Published: 13 November 2025

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the latest version of the council’s Local Transport Strategy.

Dedication to sports clubs earns British Empire Medals

(L-R) SLC Depute Chief Executive Jackie Taylor; Lady Susan Haughey, Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire; recipient Colin Dalgarno; South Lanarkshire Provost Margaret Cooper; recipient Karen Kelly and North Lanarkshire Depute Provost Bob Burgess.

Published: 13 November 2025

Two local people who have dedicated themselves to fostering sport have been awarded the British Empire Medal.

Blantyre LIFE recognised with prestigious award

This image shows representatives of Blantyre Life accepting the Integrated Care Award at Scotland’s Health Awards 2025

Published: 12 November 2025

Blantyre LIFE, South Lanarkshire’s pioneering intermediate care service, has been recognised with the Integrated Care Award at Scotland’s Health Awards 2025.

South Lanarkshire Christmas Lights switch on

This is a generic image of Christmas lights in Hamilton Town Centre

Published: 11 November 2025

The countdown to Christmas is underway with lights scheduled to be switched on at events across South Lanarkshire.

Remembering the fallen

This image shows Depute Provost Bert Thomson, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire Dr Morrison Young, Rev Ross Blackman and Rev Joanne Hood at the Armistice Day 2025 service

Published: 11 November 2025

Today’s Armistice Day Service in Hamilton remembered those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Primary pupils dig in to learn new cooking skills

This image shows pupils from Kirkfieldbank primary school holding various vegetable and cooking utensils with Chef Robert, who is stirring a spoon in a pan

Published: 10 November 2025

Primary pupils from a school in Clydesdale have had a spud-tacular success – growing their own potatoes in the school garden.

Annual chewing gum clean-up programme comes to an end

It's your place campaign - Councillor Robert Brown and litter picker Sharon Montgomery with the chewing gum machines on their backs

Published: 10 November 2025

A chewing gum clean-up project using funds exclusively to tackle the scourge across our streets has been successfully completed.

A celebration of Age Friendly South Lanarkshire

This image shows Council Leader Joe Fagan, Older People's Champion Councillor Eileen Logan, Chief Executive Paul Manning, the chair of Seniors Together and one of the speakers at Seniors Together's recent conference next to a banner

Published: 07 November 2025

Older people and professionals from across South Lanarkshire took part in a vibrant and inspiring event dedicated to aging well, lifelong learning and community connection.

Fun facts behind important advice for safety in winter

A tractor scooping road grit from a huge pile in a storage building.

Published: 07 November 2025

Facts and figures can be fun and interesting, but they also put into perspective the huge extent of the work done by council employees during the winter months.

Flooding is the winter danger that’s frequently forgotten

A flooded road in a residential area.

Published: 06 November 2025

For the fourth day of our Winter Awareness Week, we are looking at another significant challenge – flooding.

New partnership and shared vision for area’s third sector

This is an image of the back of a woman writing on notes and sticking them to a wall with a large note at the stop asking: What are third sector responsibilities in this partnership?

Published: 06 November 2025

A new partnership between the council and South Lanarkshire’s voluntary organisations has been hailed as a “major milestone”.

Huge boost in funding to clean up South Lanarkshire

This image shows Council Leader Joe Fagan with a council worker holding a shovel and both wearing hi-vis vests

Published: 05 November 2025

A cash boost of £2.5 million will help deliver better waste and recycling services across South Lanarkshire.

A little planning makes a big difference for winter travel

This image shows the back of a person looking at the Met Office website on a computer monitor

Published: 05 November 2025

Day Three of Winter Awareness Week sees us focusing on the importance of planning ahead.

Have your say on savings and your services

This is a graphic with text that includes council budget, have your say, facing challenges, protecting what matters, your voice helps us make the right choices, the South Lanarkshire Council logo is also included in the graphic

Published: 05 November 2025

Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.

Driving in winter requires a very particular set of skills

A gritter driving on a snow-covered road in a town.

Published: 04 November 2025

The second day of the council’s Winter Awareness Week looks at driving in wintry weather.

Road improvements for Lesmahagow

This is a photo of the area of New Trows Road that is to be resurfaced.

Published: 03 November 2025

Improvements to a road in Lesmahagow are to take place this month.

We all need to prepare for winter

A car driving through water in a wintry scene.

Published: 03 November 2025

With winter fast approaching, a reminder of what we can all do to prepare for unpredictable weather can help us ensure we are safer and more comfortable when out and about.