6 h. ago Have your say on savings and services at South Lanarkshire Council

A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next two years.

Politics

22 h. ago Get engaged with South Lanarkshire Council's new transport strategy

The strategy, which covers the period from 2025 to 2035, will be used to guide transport actions and priorities.

Politics

27 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council's new supply housing programme delivering investment in local economy

It is also empowering local communities to put forward projects and increasing access for businesses to contract opportunities.

Economics

51 h. ago MP and councillor pleased as improvements to Burnside footbridge confirmed

South Lanarkshire Council has actively worked to find a solution that delivers for the people of Burnside. This involves £100,000 of investment from the Council, as part of a partnership with Network Rail on funding and delivery.

Economics

5 d. ago New data centre could be constructed in Chapelhall if North Lanarkshire Council grants planning permission

The local authority has received an application from DataVita seeking approval for the building.

Events

5 d. ago Council receives application for new homes on site of ex Motherwell gym and nightclub

The application, from McTaggart Construction, seeks approval two blocks containing a total of 44 flats to be built at Brandon Street, on the site of a defunct former gym which is currently empty.

Society

6 d. ago Christmas tree cheer for communities in Wishaw after council agreement

Members of both Coltness and Cleland Community Councils stated they will both have trees this festive season thanks to a deal with North Lanarkshire Council.

Politics

6 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council thanks tenants, staff and partners for successful annual tenants’ conference

The event, which took place at Chryston Community Hub, saw tenants from across the area come together to share their views, take part in question and answer sessions and hear about the difference they are making.

Politics

7 d. ago Plans to convert condemned East Kilbride church site into housing have been revealed

Plans have been submitted to South Lanarkshire Council to demolish former South Parish Church on Baird Hill and replace it with two four-storey blocks containing 38 one and two bedroom apartments.

Politics

7 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council backs national campaign aiming to highlight ways parents, carers, and teachers can work together

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveiled the initiative, which considers the root causes of absences, and identifies ways to approach conversations about wellbeing that may help pupils to improve their attendance.

Society

8 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council's housing service continues strong performance

Latest independent Scottish Housing Regulator’s Landlord Report highlights positive service delivery in homes and rents, tenant satisfaction, quality and maintenance of homes, neighbourhoods and value for money categories.

Politics

8 d. ago South Lanarkshire council selected for £20 million investment

The area has been chosen as one of the local authorities to benefit from the programme which is designed to invest in communities at a “hyper-local level” over the next ten years.

Economics

9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council reports strong progress in reducing homelessness and improving housing outcomes

Latest Homelessness Action Plan update shows a two per cent fall in homelessness applications and a 21 per cent reduction in repeat homelessness during 2024–25.

Politics

2 w. ago Airdrie Central representative shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year accolade at 2025 LGIU and CCLA Cllr Awards

Chris Costello, of Scottish Labour, was elected to North Lanarkshire Council three years ago and works tirelessly to help residents with their problems and improve the community.

Events

2 w. ago Lanarkshire breakfast clubs share £260,000 in government funding

South Lanarkshire Council has used its grant to add an activity programme to its existing provision

Economics

2 w. ago North Lanarkshire councillors formally approve purchase of 18 new minibuses

North Lanarkshire Council’s environment and climate change committee acknowledged the purchase of the 32-seat vehicles from Woodall-Nicholson Limited, which trades as Mellor Bus Limited, at a cost of £2.6 million.

Politics

2 w. ago Lanarkshire Lieutenancy to lay wreaths at nearly 70 war memorials over Remembrance weekend

There will be five main council Remembrance Services held across Lanarkshire on November 9.

Events

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council back plans for energy storage system in Blackwood

Plans have been backed by the council despite calls to refuse due to a range of concerns.

Politics

3 w. ago Approval given to South Lanarkshire community group to take over Thankerton Hall

Thancard Trust has been granted a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) of Thankerton Hall following council approval at a meeting of South Lanarkshire Council’s Housing and Technical Resources Committee on October 8.

Politics

3 w. ago Rutherglen and Cambuslang groups share slice of council funding

The Cambuslang and Rutherglen Area Committee at South Lanarkshire Council agreed the move.

Politics