Notices published May 2026

Bumper summer of sport coming to South Lanarkshire

Kenny-McLean-Getty-Editorial

Published: 22 May 2026

Children and young people across South Lanarkshire will be able to enjoy a summer of free sporting activities.

Essential roadworks along A721 Carnwath Road

Photo of road closed sign with traffic cones either side

Published: 22 May 2026

A stretch of the A721 Carnwath Road will be closed for improvement works next week.

By-election to be held in Larkhall

Picture shows the signage on the way into Larkhall from the Stonehouse roundabout.

Published: 22 May 2026

A council by-election will take place in Larkhall on Thursday 9 July 2026.

Walk this May

Get Walking Lanarkshire group walking in the countryside

Published: 21 May 2026

If you have been thinking of what to do to improve your health and wellbeing look no further than a simple walk.

Crossing upgrade completed in Whitlawburn

This is a view of the new completed toucan crossing on the A749 East Kilbride Road near its junction with St Stephens Avenue

Published: 21 May 2026

An upgrade to a crossing point in Whitlawburn means it is now safer and more accessible for walkers, wheelers and cyclists.

Improvements on way for A706

This is a picture showing two roadworkers carrying out resurfacing work on a road in Rutherglen.

Published: 20 May 2026

Repairs are to take place on the A706 between Lanark and Forth from next week.

Housing Promise for young people leaving care

This image shows Councillor Davie McLachlan, Stephanie Kimmett from Social Work and Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer, South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership

Published: 20 May 2026

South Lanarkshire Council has set out a Housing Promise for young people leaving care, aimed at making sure a safe home and the right support are part of the journey into adulthood.

Residents invited to re-establish Westwood Community Council

South Lanarkshire Council logo

Published: 20 May 2026

Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to re-establish Westwood Community Council.

New council homes on the way in East Kilbride

This image shows Councillor Davie McLachlan, council officials and reps from Barratt Homes West Scotland to mark the start of work for new council homes at Eaglesham View, Jackton, East Kilbride

Published: 19 May 2026

Work is underway on 40 new council homes in East Kilbride.

Sign up to support new active travel route

This is a scenic image of the Douglas Valley, showing the path between Coalburn and Douglas in the foreground with hills, trees and wind turbines also in the image

Published: 18 May 2026

Volunteers are needed to play a vital role in keeping a new active travel path between Coalburn and Douglas in top condition.

Small path with a big community impact

New path opening with Head teacher Lorraine Leonard and pupils from St Leonards Primary with members of the local Bowling Club, Councillor Kirsten Robb, Councillor Robert Brown and council employees

Published: 18 May 2026

A new path has been created to make it safe and accessible for all members of the community to access a wide range of activities and events.

Lanarkshire businesses invited to celebrate their achievements

This image shows the winners of the 2025 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards

Published: 15 May 2026

The 2026 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for applications.

Signs of the times

Rutherglen 900 Royal Burgh signage on Castle Street

Published: 15 May 2026

In recognition of the 900th anniversary of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen special street signs have been posted on major roads in the town.

Lived experience is shaping improvements to social care

Participants, South Lanarkshire Council representatives and organisers at the Working Together for Change project's final-presentation session.

Published: 14 May 2026

Social care in South Lanarkshire is being improved with the help of the people who use the services and those who support them.

Time to get stuck in and conserve nature on your doorstep

group of conservation volunteers

Published: 13 May 2026

Volunteers are being urged to sign up to help conserve local nature reserves (LNR) across South Lanarkshire.

Apply now for funding for community celebrations

A float on Lanark High Street during Lanimer Day

Published: 12 May 2026

Groups who help organise events that celebrate their community’s history, identity and traditions are being reminded there are just days left to apply for potential council funding.

Improvements on way for A70 Carnwath

A close up of new tarmac being laid

Published: 12 May 2026

Repairs are to take place on the A70 Carnwath from next week.

Veteran restores VC memorial

John Bradley, who served with the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards during the Falklands War, has painstakingly redone all the VC heroes’ names in gold leaf as a mark of respect

Published: 12 May 2026

The Victoria Cross Winners Memorial in Hamilton has been given some gold standard treatment from a local retired soldier.

Residents sought to set up community Council

South Lanarkshire Council logo

Published: 11 May 2026

Nominations are now being sought for anyone wishing to stand for election to the new Crawford and Elvanfoot Community Council.

More composter bins available again

composter bin sitting on grass

Published: 08 May 2026

Residents can once again apply for a free composter bin following the exceptional popularity of the pilot schemes we ran last year.

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