Nominations in for by-election
Published: Thursday 1 May 2025

There will be 10 names on the ballot paper for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency by-election.
Nominations closed at 4pm today for the Scottish Parliament poll, which will take place on Thursday 5 June.
Candidates have been put forward by Reform UK, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, the Scottish Family Party, the Scottish Green Party, the Scottish Labour Party, the Scottish Liberal Democrats, the Scottish National Party, the Scottish Socialist Party, and the UK Independence Party, plus one Independent candidate.
Full details of the nominations can be found on the council website.
Constituency Returning Officer Paul Manning said: “Any eligible voter aged 16 or over who lives in the constituency will be able to take part in this by-election, with the deadline to be registered to vote set at midnight on Monday 19 May 2025.”
15 August 2025
Major improvements on way for road in East Kilbride
15 August 2025
Community projects in Blantyre to benefit from Local Action Fund
15 August 2025
Work at refurbished fountain complete
14 August 2025
Masterplan for Hamilton Town Centre taking shape
14 August 2025
Community input will shape bandstand restoration
13 August 2025
Funding for Bothwell charity is just the job
12 August 2025
Eligible pupils now automatically provided with free school meals
12 August 2025
Committee welcomes air quality improvements
11 August 2025
Essential road repairs in Uddingston
11 August 2025
Time to grow your own food