South Lanarkshire View

Landmark case could see scam cash paid back

Published: 15 November 2022

Trading Standards officers in South Lanarkshire are ensuring local victims of a US-based financial scam receive compensation.

Council’s helping hand for foodbanks

This image shows a view of the council HQ with a cost of living badge also applied to the image

Published: 15 November 2022

Foodbanks across South Lanarkshire are to get an additional £100,000 to help local residents this winter.

Youth Forum gives presentation to Climate Change committee

This image shows the chair and depute chair of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee with young people ahead of their presentation to the committee

Published: 14 November 2022

Pupils from schools across South Lanarkshire have been sharing the work they have been doing to tackle climate change.

Awards recognise commitment and dedication of staff

This image shows two members of staff who have been recognised for their work at the Scottish Social Services Awards

Published: 14 November 2022

Two Health and Social Care staff have received national recognition for excellence in their respective fields.

South Lanarkshire remembers the fallen

This image shows Provost Margaret Cooper with the Deputy Lord Lieutenant Lois Munn and Rev Ross Blackman at the Armistice Day service in Hamilton on 11 November 2022

Published: 11 November 2022

Those who made the ultimate sacrifice were remembered at the Armistice Day Service in Hamilton today.

New council homes taking shape in Larkhall

This image shows representatives from the council, cruden and south west hub to mark the progress at the Avon Road housing development in Larkhall

Published: 10 November 2022

Work is progressing well on a new council housing development in Larkhall.

Local groups get funds from Hamilton Area Committee

this picture is of the council headquarters building in Almada Street Hamilton

Published: 09 November 2022

Six local groups will benefit from the latest grants approved by the Hamilton Area Committee.

Diamond couple made all the right moves

Jim and Anna Drain celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary with Provost Margaret Cooper and Deputy Lieutenant for Lanarkshire David Russell

Published: 08 November 2022

Jim and Anna Drain first met when they were 17 at St Francis Church Hall in the Gorbals in Glasgow.

Panto season just around the corner

This image shows the cast of Beauty and the Beast outside Hamilton Town House

Published: 07 November 2022

It's nearly panto time again – oh yes it is!

Area Committee grants help groups across EK

This image shows a still from the EK@75 film of a roundabout in the town

Published: 07 November 2022

The latest round of community grants from the East Kilbride Area Committee has been agreed by the council.

Young athletes recognised for fantastic performances

This image shows the ICG team with Provost Cooper at a civic reception to mark their achievements at the Games

Published: 04 November 2022

A civic reception has marked the fantastic achievements of Team South Lanarkshire at the International Children’s Games.

Local business enters its second century with family still at its core

Published: 03 November 2022

One of South Lanarkshire’s best-known businesses is marking its 100th birthday… and is still run by the family that started it.

National award for housing and care development

This image shows the council team receiving their award at the Scottish Housing Awards 2022

Published: 03 November 2022

A ground-breaking housing and care development in the heart of Blantyre has received national recognition.

Plan ahead before coming to Strathclyde Park fireworks

A crowd silhouetted against a large bonfire

Published: 02 November 2022

Everyone coming along to our public fireworks display on Saturday 5 November is being advised to allow plenty time to get there.

Go-ahead for road bridge

The photo shows the council's headquarters building on Almada Street, Hamilton.