South Lanarkshire Council

A Local Development Plan (LDP) is being prepared by South Lanarkshire Council that will be shaped by the views and aspirations of communities.

Council tax paid by owners of second homes will be increased and brings the area into line with most of Scotland. The move, which was agreed by South Lanarkshire Council’s Executive Committee this week, follows a change in national legislation.

A consultation has started on major plans to radically transform Hamilton Town Centre.

A consultation into the future of two residential care homes in South Lanarkshire has unveiled strong public and staff opinion in favour of keeping them open. This publication follows the rigorous oversight and review by an Independent Advisory Panel (IAP) which concluded that the consulta

South Lanarkshire Council has announced details of a £1.15 million rescue package to prevent the immediate closure of 28 community halls and seven libraries due to funding pressures faced by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC). The £1m Community Fightback Fund (CFF) will keep al

Some “truly awful and painful” decisions had to be taken to balance South Lanarkshire Council’s budget this year, the local authority's leader has said.

More than 80 new council homes are to be bought at two sites in East Kilbride and Hamilton. South Lanarkshire councillors agreed to the purchase of 49 homes at Brackenhill Farm, Hamilton, and 40 homes at Jacktonhall, Jackton, East Kilbride, at a cost of £17.8 million.

South Lanarkshire Council has developed a masterplan for Hamilton town centre which will include the repurposing of some areas, the introduction of residential properties and new retail opportunities. The plans include the potential to create new residential blocks suitable for people of all ages an

Housebuilder Lovell has delivered 46 Christmas hampers to celebrate local families who have moved into their new homes in its Glow Garren development in Hamilton in the run-up to Christmas.

Four local organisations are to share £1,300 following the latest Clydesdale Area Committee grant awards.

A temporary accommodation unit in East Kilbride set for closure after being deemed unsuitable to meet long-term temporary accommodation needs has now closed. Lindsay House has provided safe and welcoming accommodation for a variety of service users since even before South Lanarkshire Council was cre

More than 150 residences in East Kilbride are the beneficiaries of new fire safety measures thanks to the CCG Group.

A disused sports centre in East Kilbride has been transformed to provide much-needed new affordable homes for local people. Housing provider Sanctuary Scotland has delivered 28 high-quality two-bedroom flats, all available for social rent, on the site of the former Greenhills Sports Centre, in Strou

South Lanarkshire councillors have agreed to delay making tough decisions on next year’s budget to allow residents and service users to have their say. Continuing the debate on the council’s finances for 2024-25 will also mean decisions can be taken after full details have been rece

Paul Manning has been named as South Lanarkshire Council’s new chief executive. Mr Manning was appointed to the post after a rigorous selection process which concluded on Monday 30 October.