South Lanarkshire View

Three parks again flagged up for green excellence

General view of a park in South Lanarkshire

Published: 17 July 2025

Three parks across South Lanarkshire are among 88 parks and open spaces across Scotland achieving a Green Flag Award this year.

Additional City Deal funding announced

artist's impression of what the Red Tree Labs building will look like

Published: 16 July 2025

Three South Lanarkshire projects are to benefit from their share of more than £11 million.

East Kilbride groups share £50,000 funding boost

External view of the office of the East Kilbride Charity, Loaves and Fishes.

Published: 16 July 2025

Three East Kilbride community groups are to share £50,000 from the council’s new Local Action Fund.

Refurbishment transforms Lanark Loch decking area

Chair of the Clydesdale Area Committee Councillor Catherine McClymont and Chair of the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, Councillor Robert Brown, sitting with Lanark Loch staff at the newly refurbished decking area

Published: 15 July 2025

Lanark Loch has received a significant upgrade following the completion of a major refurbishment project.

Make sure you’re on the list, for voting and more

Published: 14 July 2025

Residents across Lanarkshire are being urged to ensure they are on the electoral register.

Major improvements on way for Cathkin By-Pass

Roadwords with road closed sign and resurfacing equipment and vehicles.

Published: 14 July 2025

Improvement works are to be carried out along the Cathkin By-Pass next week.

Tackling anti-social behaviour across South Lanarkshire

This image shows Councillor Davie McLachlan leaning on one of the council's CCTV vans with a member of staff looking out the window

Published: 11 July 2025

Anti-social behaviour across South Lanarkshire is being tackled thanks to joint working between a number of partners.

Rural roads clean-up moves to Cambuslang and Rutherglen

litter picking along rural roads with It's your Place campaign footer

Published: 11 July 2025

Dedicated teams will be clearing litter and waste from rural roads surrounding Cambuslang / Rutherglen next week.

Couple first bonded over badminton

This image shows Mr and Mrs Smith on the Diamond Wedding Anniversary along with Provost Margaret Cooper and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Dr William Morrison Young

Published: 10 July 2025

An East Kilbride couple who met on the badminton court are still the perfect match 60 years later.

Join your local licensing forum

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

Published: 09 July 2025

South Lanarkshire residents are being invited to have their say on alcohol issues.

Top of the class for a happy marriage

Provost Margaret Cooper and Deputy Lieutenant Alison Plummer congratulate Alison and Jim Rafferty on their diamond wedding annivcersary.

Published: 08 July 2025

A couple of retired teachers have given a perfect lesson in achieving happiness – 60 years of wedded bliss.

Award-winning justice initiative made permanent

This image shows staff from Recovery Orientated Justice Service and elected members outside council HQ in Hamilton

Published: 07 July 2025

An award-winning South Lanarkshire initiative that aims to help reduce alcohol and drug-related crime is to be made permanent.

Free school meal pilot scheme for S1, S2 and S3 pupils

Close-up of steak pie and mashed potatoes.

Published: 04 July 2025

The South Lanarkshire schools that will take part in a new free school meals pilot have been revealed.

Rural roads clean-up moves on to Hamilton area

Published: 04 July 2025

Dedicated teams will be clearing litter and waste from rural roads surrounding Hamilton from next week.

Local Action Fund to help local communities

Published: 03 July 2025

More litter bins are to be installed at Calderglen Country Park in East Kilbride.

Reward for work of multi-agency team

Published: 03 July 2025

Members of a Lanarkshire team protecting the safety of locals have won a prestigious award.

Older People’s Assembly challenges ageism

This image shows some of the people who attended the Older People's Assembly, including Councillor Eileen Logan, South Lanarkshire Council’s Older People’s Champion

Published: 02 July 2025

A South Lanarkshire event to celebrate older people and challenge ageism took place recently.

Major improvements on way for road in Rutherglen

This image shows two workers with shovels working on resurfacing a road