South Lanarkshire View

Roads and environment to benefit from funding boost

This image shows a roads worker installing lights on the A72

Published: 17 March 2026

A one-off investment of £12 million will improve roads and the environmental infrastructure across South Lanarkshire following the council’s budget agreement.

Nomination period now open for candidates

Published: 17 March 2026

The nomination period for anyone wishing to stand at the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary election is now open.

Notice of election now published

Published: 16 March 2026

The notice of election for the Scottish Parliamentary election taking place on Thursday 7 May has now been published.

Primary school pupils race to the top

Crawforddyke Primary School team that won the 2026 South Lanakrshire Sports Hall Awards

Published: 16 March 2026

Crawforddyke Primary School in Carluke has become the first school in Clydesdale to win the South Lanarkshire wide Sports Hall Athletics championship.

Time to spring into clean up action again

Litter picking along roadside with Its Your Place graphic

Published: 13 March 2026

The council is supporting Spring Clean Scotland again this year and is hoping that everyone else will too.

South Lanarkshire leads the way on tackling poverty

This images shows invited guest and council staff at the launch of the Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland

Published: 12 March 2026

A new approach to tackling poverty and giving children the best start to life is being pioneered in South Lanarkshire.

Charity Initiative raises thousands across South Lanarkshire

This is a graphic with text saying Touch a Life Band Tour, which was part of the Touch a Life Make a Difference initiative

Published: 12 March 2026

Almost £25,000 was raised from the Touch a Life, Make a Difference initiative in 2025.

Support for Ukraine continues

This is an image of South Lanarkshire Council HQ, with flags of the UK, Scotland and Ukraine in the foreground and a rainbow dissecting the building in the background

Published: 11 March 2026

Continued support and friendship between South Lanarkshire and Ukraine was highlighted at a meeting of the Council today.

Think before you buy

This image shows and electric scooter which has suffered fire damage

Published: 10 March 2026

Council house tenants and residents are being reminded that electric scooters and bikes should not be stored in homes or shared areas.

Students show enthusiasm for much‑needed social care role

Anne Broderick, Lorraine Simcox (both SLC), Louise Docherty (GCIL) and Scott Gray (SL Collete with students who attended one of the presentations on social care Personal Assistants jobs.

Published: 09 March 2026

Opportunities have been boosted for people needing tailored day-to-day support after students gave an enthusiastic reaction to learning about a little-known social care post.

Books help celebrate International Women’s Day

This image shows two librarians holding books which cover a range of topics around women's health, including advice about periods and the menopause, ahead of International Women's Day

Published: 06 March 2026

To mark International Women’s Day, libraries across South Lanarkshire are celebrating in a practical way by adding 465 new books to library shelves.

Poster competition reveals fresh new talent

Rocco Johnstone and Lucy Flannigan from Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in East Kilbride, presented with their winning Go Fresh Poster designs by Councillor Robert Brown, the Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee

Published: 05 March 2026

A talented P4 pupil has won the first ever Go Fresh Poster Competition showcasing creativity and enthusiasm for Healthy Eating.

Variety of roles available at Jobs Fair

This is an image of SLC HQ in a variety of colours with the words Jobs Fair in the top left hand corner

Published: 04 March 2026

An upcoming Jobs Fair will feature a host of opportunities in various roles across South Lanarkshire Council.

Being cooperative adds up to 60 years of marriage

Diamond Wedding couple Charlie and Margaret Keenan with Depute Provost Bert Thomson and Deputy Lieutenant for Lanarkshire Janet Low

Published: 04 March 2026

Diamond Wedding couple Charlie and Margaret Keenan date the success of their marriage from the day they first met.

Extended opening hours granted for World Cup

This image shows players from Scotland's men's team celebrating after securing a place at World Cup 2026

Published: 03 March 2026

Pubs and bars across South Lanarkshire will have the option to open later during World Cup football matches this summer.

School takes pride in its education report

pupils and staff outside Crawforddyke PS