South Lanarkshire View

By-election for Avondale and Stonehouse

Published: 31 July 2026

A council by-election will take place in Avondale and Stonehouse on Thursday 17 September 2026.

Fun for all the family at community race day

This image shows young people with mascot Leo the Lion at the SLLC Community Race Day at Hamilton Park

Published: 30 July 2026

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) hosted a programme of activities during Hamilton Park’s Community Race Day.

Historic bandstand set to be restored

This is a photo of Bothwell Road Bandstand, which is to be refurbished after funding was given approval

Published: 29 July 2026

Work to restore the bandstand in Hamilton’s Bothwell Road Park has taken a significant step forward with the approval of funding.

Volunteer group handed £500 to continue DIY services

Sandra McCrory from the Larkhall and District Volunteer Group receiving £500 from Lorraine Redmond from Ailsa Builders following a request to the Community Benefits Hub

Published: 29 July 2026

A local group of volunteers have been given support from a local building firm to help them continue offering a vital service to those in need.

General elections to be held for all Community Councils

Published: 28 July 2026

The next General Election for all established Community Councils across South Lanarkshire will be held on Thursday 22 October.

Extensive resurfacing work ahead in Lanark

This is a general view image of Hyndford Road in Lanark

Published: 27 July 2026

Extensive work to improve the quality of a road in Lanark will see two sections of it close for up to four days each.

Funding boost lets Climate Forests spread more roots

An area of open land beside houses with new trees planted.

Published: 24 July 2026

Plans to plant more trees and increase woodlands in South Lanarkshire have been boosted by significant new funding.

Rural roads litter clear-up finishing up in Larkhall area

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

Published: 24 July 2026

The final area being cleared up by the council’s dedicated teams will be getting underway around Larkhall next week.

New machines to help fight litter

Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee, Councillor Robert Brown (right), and Colin Reid, the council's Grounds and Waste Operations Manager, with three of the new mechanical sweepers.

Published: 23 July 2026

New mechanical sweepers are being deployed across South Lanarkshire to help tackle litter.

Reading Café podcast books in for another top award

Holy Cross Reading Cafe - Scottish Podcast Awards - pic Dram Media

Published: 22 July 2026

A local school has been nominated alongside high-profile broadcasters including Louis Theroux, Rylan and Pete Wicks for a national podcast award.

Childhood sweethearts celebrate 60 years of marriage

Elizabeth and Allan Bradshaw with South Lanarkshire’s Interim Provost Bert Thomson and Deputy Lieutenant for Lanarkshire Alexander (Sandy) Wilkie

Published: 21 July 2026

Allan Bradshaw first met Elizabeth (nee Montgomery) at secondary school but didn’t pluck up the courage to ask her out until they had both left school.

Help shape the future of Hamilton town centre

Hamilton Town Centre Board members at their first meeting.

Published: 17 July 2026

The first meeting of the Hamilton Town Centre Board, tasked with delivering a £20million Pride in Place investment from the UK Government, has taken place.

Stag and a hen nights come together – what could possibly go wrong

Promotional poster for Stags and Hens (The Remix) by acclaimed dramatist Willy Russell

Published: 17 July 2026

A packed programme of comedy, drama and live music is set to entertain audiences at East Kilbride Arts Centre this autumn.

Checking licensed premises don't come up short on drinks measures

Spirits bottles and bar equipment for measures.

Published: 16 July 2026

Trading Standards Officers are currently visiting licensed premises across South Lanarkshire to ensure they are complying with weights and measures laws.

Locally inspired lunches help celebrate Rutherglen 900

Calderwood Primary School pupils enjoying lunch with Chair of Community and Enterprise Resources Committee Councillor Robert Brown (chair of Rutherglen 900) and special guests Go Fresh Club's Colin the Carrot and Dougie the Pigeon (Rutherglen 900 mascot)

Published: 15 July 2026

Primary school pupils from across Rutherglen tucked into some tasty lunchtime treats linked to their area as part of the Rutherglen 900 celebrations.

Business Case submitted for new leisure centre

This photo shows the exterior of Larkhall Leisure Centre

Published: 14 July 2026

A new leisure centre for Larkhall has taken another crucial step forward.

Inspection praise for St Patrick’s

St Patrick’s Primary School Acting Head Teacher Laura Layden and pupils holding up balloons

Published: 14 July 2026

A primary school in Strathaven has been praised for its warm, welcoming and nurturing culture following an inspection by HMIE Scotland.

Improvements to bulk-uplift collections

A discarded couch sits outside a block of high-rise flats in South Lanarkshire

Published: 13 July 2026

The council has introduced new arrangements for bulk uplift collections aimed at keeping streets cleaner and reducing obstructions.

Carluke road to close for four days for improvements

This is a picture showing a number of road maintenance vehicles on a street, in the foreground is a red sign that reads Road Closed and an orange and white traffic cone