South Lanarkshire View

Pitch upgrade will benefit local community

This is an image of McKirdy pitch in Lesmahagow which will be upgraded thanks to money from the REF

Published: 20 March 2025

A football pitch in Lesmahagow is to undergo a substantial refurbishment.

‘Phenomenal’ Blantyre LIFE praised

This image shows invited guests and users of Blantyre LIFE at the first anniversary celebrations

Published: 19 March 2025

Blantyre LIFE has delivered ‘phenomenal’ care during its first full year of operation.

Lunch for old Ruglonians back on the menu

Published: 18 March 2025

The Rutherglen Mortified Lunch is back in town this year following several years of absence following Covid.

Pavement parking enforcement to begin

This image shows a wheelchair user and person pushing it having to go onto the road to navigate a car parked on the pavement

Published: 17 March 2025

South Lanarkshire Council is to begin enforcing fines to motorists who park on pavements, at drop kerbs or who double park.

Community groups are granted a boost

Published: 17 March 2025

Community groups in Rutherglen and Cambuslang have been supported with grants from the council.

Pavement improvements on way in Lanark

Photo of road closed sign with traffic cones either side

Published: 14 March 2025

A pavement in Lanark is to be resurfaced from next week.

Permits to be required for garden waste collection

Garden waste permits - available now. www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/garden-waste-permit. Burgundy bin on grass.

Published: 14 March 2025

Information tags reminding residents about garden waste permits for burgundy bins will be issued from Monday.

Football club scores with asset transfer

This is a general view of Raploch Park which Larkhall Thistle FC are taking over under a Community Asset Transfer

Published: 12 March 2025

A football club in Larkhall is to take over the running of pitches in the area thanks to a Community Asset Transfer.

New play facilities will bring community together

Members of Braidwood Community Group, which has received REF financing of more than £66,000 to improve their local play park

Published: 10 March 2025

Play facilities in the village of Braidwood are to be improved thanks to a grant from the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).

Golfers can continue to tee it up at Hollandbush

This is a general view of one of the holes at Hollandbush Golf Club

Published: 07 March 2025

Golfers from South Lanarkshire and beyond can continue to enjoy the course at Hollandbush following a successful lease.

Leader backs FCDO decision to stay in East Kilbride

This is a still from drone footage captured by STV which they have given permission for us to use

Published: 06 March 2025

South Lanarkshire Council’s Leader has welcomed the news that Foreign Office jobs are to remain based in East Kilbride.

New venue for business awards

This pic shows players, sponsors and councillors who are involved in the 2025 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards

Published: 06 March 2025

A new venue has been announced for the 30th anniversary of the Lanarkshire Business Awards.

Aled Jones coming Full Circle to Lanark

Published: 05 March 2025

Aled Jones is extending his popular Full Circle tour and has now added Lanark Memorial Hall to his spring tour.

Pitches and pavilion to be taken over by rugby club

This is a general image of Dunedin pitches and pavilion in East Kilbride

Published: 05 March 2025

A local rugby club is to deliver a significant boost to the sport in East Kilbride.

Epic showdown at Battle of the Bands 2025

This image shows the winners of the annual Battle of the Bands from Carluke High School

Published: 04 March 2025

Hamilton’s Town House was buzzing with energy and electrifying music at the annual Battle of the Bands.

Champions highlight Care Day 2025

This images shows guests who attended Care Day 2025