32 h. ago South Ayrshire chaos continues unabated as Chief Executive resigns over procurement scandal

In private, it was decided that former chief executive of Argyll and Bute and South Lanarkshire Council, Cleland Sneddon, will be tasked with steadying the South Ayrshire ship.

Events

56 h. ago South Lanarkshire takeaways named and shamed for 'deliberately' dodging tax payments

East Kilbride Indian Marmaris and Rutherglen Chinese Kai Xin have been given a financial penalty after failing to comply with tax obligations.

Economics

3 d. ago South Lanarkshire's digital switchover of community alarms nearing completion

More than 6000 systems have already transferred.

Events

9 d. ago Scots firms fined for 'deliberately' dodging tax named and shamed by HMRC

A Perth takeaway boss and a Glasgow shopkeeper are among those hit with fines after being named by tax chiefs as "deliberate defaulters'.

Economics

9 d. ago Pride South Lanarkshire gets VisitScotland funding boost to expand festival

The event will be returning to Hamilton town centre on Saturday, August 2.

Politics

1 week ago North and South Lanarkshire Council staff to be balloted after unions received two

Local government trade union UNISON said the new offer is for four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent for next (2026/27).

Politics

1 week ago Expansion of free school meals to eight local authorities including South Lanarkshire

Pupils in S1 to S3 whose families receive the Scottish Child Payment are now included.

Culture

1 week ago Hamilton Guides enjoy special adventures thanks to Generation Cashback funding

The 17th Hamilton members tackled a climbing wall, took to the water and visited New Lanark, Garrion Bridges and Girlguiding South Lanarkshire's residential site.

Economics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire school highly commended for tartan design challenge

Keep Scotland Beautiful is celebrating the incredible impact of Eco-Schools over the past three decades.

Politics

2 w. ago Number of Lanarkshire locals claiming Jobseeker's Allowance drops according to latest data

A particular success is the 50-plus age group, where more than 140 people in South Lanarkshire have returned to work.

Politics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire educational establishments performed well during inspections

Of the 17 facilities that inspectors visited, their ratings were higher than a host of other local authorities.

Politics

2 w. ago South Lanarkshire Council marks Carers Week with raising of flag

Carers are being reminded that help is available.

Politics

2 w. ago Little superheroes help launch new attendance campaign in South Lanarkshire schools

Under the banner ‘Every School Day Matters’ the council is keen to remind families of the educational, social and lifelong benefits of education.

Culture

2 w. ago Cornwall chaos as new Airbnb bill proposed with 22,000 people waiting for homes

In what could be a huge blow for second homeowners, MP Ben Maguire has presented new legislation to parliament to crack down on council tax 'dodgers' in popular seaside areas

Society

2 w. ago Hamilton Accies Women confirm New Douglas Park stay next season

The club are remaining in the South Lanarkshire town as the men's team look to Broadwood

Politics

2 w. ago SNP tried to push Scots 'into the arms of Reform' during Hamilton by

The Scottish Labour leader tore into the Nationalists following a bitter by-election race in South Lanarkshire.

Politics

3 w. ago Anas Sarwar should not expect to oust John Swinney yet, says polling guru

John Curtice said the battle for the South Lanarkshire seat always looked as if it would be a close affair and that’s how it turned out.

Events

3 w. ago SNP campaign in Hamilton branded 'embarrassing' as party faces 'wake

The Nationalists repeatedly claimed the battle to win the South Lanarkshire constituency was a "two horse race" between them and Reform UK.

Politics

3 w. ago SNP minister brands Labour campaign 'dreadful' despite party winning Hamilton by

Mairi McAllan said the SNP would "do a bit of soul-searching" after it suffered a surprise defeat in South Lanarkshire.

Politics

3 w. ago First ballot boxes arrive at count for Hamilton, Larkhall & Stonehouse by

The counting of postal votes had already started at South Lanarkshire Council’s headquarters after voting closed at 10pm.

Politics