Notices published May 2023

Two projects to benefit from the Renewable Energy Fund

aerial view of windfarm

Published: 31 May 2023

A football team in East Kilbride is to get a new artificial pitch with help from the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).

Exhibition tells story of Lanarkshire's own showman

This image is a collage of three pictures, to the fore is a portrait of Sir Harry Lauder, left of that is one of his famous stage outfits. Both site
 in front of a black and white image of Low Parks Museum.

Published: 26 May 2023

Scotland’s first international entertainer is to be celebrated in a unique exhibition in Hamilton. 

Couple still sweet on each other after 70 years

Ian Armstrong, Provost Margaret Cooper, Jessie Armstrong and Deputy Lieutenant for Lanarkshire Alexander Wilkie MBE

Published: 26 May 2023

Stonehouse couple, Jessie and Ian (John) Armstrong, are celebrating their Platinum Anniversary this week.

New member of council top team

This is an image of new Executive Director of Education Carole McKenzie

Published: 25 May 2023

A new member of the council’s senior management team has been appointed after a rigorous recruitment process.

Council calls for ban of disposable vapes

This image shows a collection of vapes on the ground

Published: 25 May 2023

A motion calling for a ban on single use disposable vapes has been agreed by South Lanarkshire Council.

Brave Bob celebrates turning 100

This image shows Provost Margaret Cooper with Bob Fulton who celebrated his 100th birthday

Published: 24 May 2023

A man who defied the Chilean dictator Pinochet has celebrated his 100th birthday.

New sports concession rates confirmed

This image shows the main entrance to Hamilton Palace Sports Grounds

Published: 24 May 2023

Planned changes to the concessions received by under-16s sports clubs in South Lanarkshire will be phased-in.

Free event to set businesses on path to net zero

Steps to Net Zero poster

Published: 24 May 2023

A free event will help businesses on their journey towards a net zero future.

Report highlights highly effective leadership at primary and nursery

Noreen Black, Head Teacher with children from all year groups

Published: 23 May 2023

Cathkin Primary School and Nursery has been praised in a report by Education Scotland.

Volunteers recognised at Provost Community Awards

This image shows the recipients of the Provost Community Awards 2023

Published: 22 May 2023

More than 30 residents across South Lanarkshire have been recognised for outstanding achievements in their communities.

Recognition for "incredible" work of foster carers

This image is from the Foster Carer Awards 2023

Published: 19 May 2023

Foster carers across South Lanarkshire have been recognised for their outstanding efforts in helping care for young people.

Busy bee finalists in Britain in Bloom contest

Bonny Blantyre bees  Susan Lindner Kelly and Margaret

Published: 19 May 2023

Bonny Blantyre are finalists in this year’s prestigious Britain in Bloom contest.

A hundred years have gone into baking Ella’s special birthday cake

100-year-old Ella Murray with family as well as South Lanarkshire Provost Margaret Cooper and Deputy Lord Lieutenant William Morrison Young.

Published: 19 May 2023

A Larkhall lady who was renowned for her baking has enjoyed a very special cake – one for her 100th birthday.

Bringing empty homes back into use across South Lanarkshire

This is a graphic image of two homes

Published: 18 May 2023

Properties left empty and unused for a long time can deteriorate and have a harmful effect on neighbours and on communities.

New skatepark is huge success in East Kilbride

This image shows a scooter user in the air doing a trick at the new EK skatepark

Published: 18 May 2023

East Kilbride’s skatepark has been transformed into a facility for all.

Communities involved in making decisions

This image shows a meeting of a Participatory Budgeting group

Published: 18 May 2023

Participatory budgeting is a way for local communities to become involved in deciding how to spend public money.

Larkhall road improvements will help ease congestion

A sign saying Larkhall on the road entering Larkhall from the South

Published: 18 May 2023

A number of improvements are to be made at the A72 Lanark Road and Junction 7 of the M74.

Top Results from Customer Satisfaction Survey

This image is a graphic with a clipboard and writing on it to signify the survey carried out by Housing

Published: 18 May 2023

A customer satisfaction survey programme has operated since 2009.

How to get in touch with Housing and other services

This is an image of a laptop showing the council news site, SL View

Published: 18 May 2023

Please find below some useful contacts which may be of assistance.

Whitlawburn welcomes HRH The Princess Royal

This image shows HRH The Princess Royal on a visit to Whitlawburn

Published: 18 May 2023

An area regenerated by a £42million investment had a very special visitor recently.

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