41 h. ago Volunteers wanted for vital South Lanarkshire mentoring programme

Covey is seeking more people to support its Intandem programme helping young people in the care system.

Politics

63 h. ago Council's conditional backing for new green energy development

The development straddles East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire, with wind turbines in the latter and solar energy and battery units in East Ayrshire.

Politics

63 h. ago Pension Age Disability Payment supports 8000 people in South Lanarkshire

Pension Age Disability Payment replaces Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

1 week ago Glasgow City Region aiming to dramatically boost number of electric vehicle chargers

The City Region includes eight local authorities including North and South Lanarkshire.

Events

1 week ago Kilbryde Hospice hosts remembrance service and highlights compassionate care

The South Lanarkshire hospice held poignant Light A Light services both in person and online.

Politics

2 w. ago Rutherglen primary school kids enjoy traditional Christmas lunch

School kitchens across South Lanarkshire prepared and served an amazing 26,100 slices of turkey, 31,500 potato croquettes, 1294kg of stew and 605kg of chipolatas.

Politics

2 w. ago Plans to improve access to defibrillators across South Lanarkshire have been made

Councillors agreed to a motion proposed by councillor Ross Clark (Larkhall) to recognise that fast CPR and the use of public access defibrillators can be crucial in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and significantly improves survival rates.

Politics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire councillors back plans to save Larkhall's only bank

Elected members agreed to formally oppose the planned closure of the Bank of Scotland branch and to escalate the issue directly with the bank, regulators and the government.

Politics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council commits to tackling the housing emergency

The council will introduce incentives to free up under-occupied homes to offer to families.

Politics

2 w. ago £20 million funding boost for Hamilton town centre transformation

Hamilton is to benefit from the 10-year Pride in Place funding awarded to South Lanarkshire by the UK government.

Economics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council formally congratulate Scotland's national football team for qualifying for the World Cup

The Provost will now write to Steve Clark and the squad to wish them success

Politics

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire services help support people during cost of living crisis

The Money Matters Advice Service (MMAS) has helped people claim more than £14 million.

Events

3 w. ago Work is underway in South Lanarkshire to tackle Ash Dieback Disease in trees

Specialist teams will only be felling trees that pose an unacceptable level of risk to the public.

Events

3 w. ago Next stage of masterplan to transform East Kilbride town centre is underway

Centre West will transfer outright ownership back to South Lanarkshire Council on December 30, which will allow a demolition contractor to begin work which is crucial to the overall project.

Politics

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council is looking for new foster carers who live in the area

Ian Cope and Fiona Donaldson say it is "one of the most wonderful things you can do".

Politics

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire communities to benefit from over 7m in funding

Local communities are set to receive the financial support available as SP Energy Networks will launch a new Community Benefit Fund in January 2026.

Politics

3 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council aims to tackle cost of living crisis

A report presented to the Executive Committee last Wednesday (December 3) outlined the help that has been offered to locals as inflation and household costs rise.

Events

3 w. ago Scots World Cup hero announced as ambassador of South Lanarkshire kids charity

Kenny McLean, from Cambuslang, has teamed up with the Smile Children’s Charity, based in Stonehouse.

Politics

4 w. ago South Lanarkshire Provost reaffirms region's support and friendship with Ukraine

Margaret Cooper said: "I salute the bravery of the Ukrainian people as they continue to deal with the horrific nature of the war.”

Politics