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Lane closures will be in place for three nights next week on the Hamilton Roundabout on the A723 to enable road markings to be renewed and improved. Work starts on Monday night (March 3) at 8pm. Full details are here: www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article...

Essential resurfacing works are to take place at a roundabout in Clydesdale. The A706/A721 Harelaw Roundabout, close to the village of Carstairs, will be closed from 8am on Monday 3 March for up to five days. Full details in the View: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/view/news/ar...

Residents of South Lanarkshire are being urged to give their views on the plan that shapes their council’s strategic direction. The Council Plan, Connect 2022-2027 outlines the vision at the core of the council’s works and sets out its priorities and the outcomes it seeks.

We're looking for a proactive and organised Bikeability Co-ordinator to cover the South Lanarkshire area. ⏳ Contract: 21 hours, temporary funded post 💰 Pay: £15.90 - £16.10 per hour Apply online by Friday 7 March 2025: fa-euuc-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Are you looking for a seasonal role in the great outdoors? Join our team as a Grounds Operative and help keep our green spaces looking their best! 📍 Location: Quay Road Depot, Rutherglen, G73 1LR ⏳ Contract: 26 weeks, full-time (Mon-Thurs: 8am-4:30pm, Fri: 8am-1pm) 💰 Pay: £12.82 - £13.78 per hour

The carriageway resurfacing works on the A726 Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, have finished early, and the closure has now been lifted.

A £55 million investment boost has been agreed for South Lanarkshire, with projects set to benefit communities across the area. And the investment programme will be delivered despite Council Tax rates in the area now expected to be the lowest in all 32 local authority areas in Scotland.

Elvanfoot bin collections: Due to the closure of A702 Dumfries Road (at Elvanfoot Bridge) from Monday 3 March to Monday 31 March, Elvanfoot bin collection day will change from a Thursday to a Saturday for the period of the road closure.

Councillor Maureen Devlin has had to cancel her surgery in St Bride’s Primary School, Bothwell on Monday 3 March from 6pm to 7pm. southlanarkshire.cmis.uk.com/southlanarks...

A £55 million investment boost has been agreed for South Lanarkshire, with projects set to benefit communities across the area. And the investment programme will be delivered despite Council Tax rates in the area now expected to be the lowest in all of Scotland.

Councillor Keatt has cancelled his surgery in Chatelherault Primary School, Hamilton tomorrow night, Thursday 27 February. southlanarkshire.cmis.uk.com/southlanarks...

We are currently recruiting for several trade Modern Apprenticeship opportunities across South Lanarkshire. Closing date is Wednesday 12 March.

We are hosting a Quick Quote (for Works contracts) webinar with the Supplier Development Programme on Wednesday 26 March: www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/south... We anticipate publication of the following works tenders during 2025...

South Lanarkshire is at the heart of a bold new collaboration to tackle health inequalities. The Collaboration for Health Equity in Scotland brings a new approach north of the border that has previously had success in parts of England and Wales, including improvements in life expectancy.

Extensive improvement works are to take place on Elvanfoot Bridge from Monday 3 March to Monday 31 March. Dumfries Road, Elvanfoot will be closed between B7040 Leadhills Road and Station Road, Elvanfoot, during the works. Full details in the View: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/view/news/ar...

Carluke Household Waste and Recycling Centre will remain closed tomorrow (Wednesday 26 February) for safety reasons. Bookings for other sites can be made on our website: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/book-a-slot

@southlancouncil.bsky.social Our environmental hit squads work across South Lanarkshire clearing footpaths, cutting back hedges, weeding, cleaning high-footfall pavements and street furniture, as well as other environmental improvement works thanks to the council’s 3-yr £3.5m Frontline First Fund

Carluke Household Waste and Recycling Centre will remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday 25 February) for safety reasons. Bookings for other sites can be made on our website: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200135/...

Children attending Tinto Primary School and Nursery Class are ‘highly motivated’ and feel ‘safe, valued and cared for. These are among the main findings of a team of inspectors from Education Scotland following their visit to the campus, just outside Biggar, in May 2024.

The A72 Clydeside is now open at the junction with B7086 Lanark Road. The fallen tree has now been removed.

This week’s #ScamShare bulletin from @tsscot.bsky.social includes info on double glazing grant scams, doorstep scams, energy bill support scams and more. Have a read then pass it on. mailchi.mp/68b53401e012...

Councillor Margaret Cowie’s surgery tonight (Monday 24 February) in Fernhill Community Centre will now be held at 7pm to 8pm, instead of 6pm to 7pm. southlanarkshire.cmis.uk.com/southlanarks...

@southlancouncil.bsky.social South Lanarkshire Council is to formally object to a plan to move East Kilbride into Glasgow for some election purposes. More details in the View www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/view/news/ar...

Adult Support and Protection Day takes place on Thursday (20 February 2025) and South Lanarkshire Adult Protection Committee is urging everyone to report any concerns to ensure those in need are able to access support. Please find out more in the View www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/view/news/ar...

Your voice matters, apply now to the Lived Experience Fund. The fund helps local organisations capture residents’ voices to improve local services. For further information and to apply visit the Community Planning website: www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/cp/info/44/c...

📢 We are recruiting a Head Teacher for Libberton and Wiston Primary Schools 💼 Full time, permanent post (35hrs) 💰 Salary: £66,606 per year 🗓 Apply by: Thursday 6 March 2025 🔗 Full details at fa-euuc-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Today marks National Adult Support and Protection Day. Adult Support and Protection legislation is designed to protect adults at risk who are unable to protect themselves, their property, rights or other interests. This includes their finances.

Families in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment can now apply for free school meals for any child in Primary 6 or 7. You can find more information, as well as a link to our online form on our news website: www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article...

South Lanarkshire Council will now only use X for emergency alerts and other urgent information. Read more in the View www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/view/news/ar...

Our weekly #ScamShare bulletin includes information and advice about the latest email, doorstep, phone and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers Sign up to receive the bulletin at www.tsscot.co.uk/bulletin/

Residents across South Lanarkshire can now sign up for a permit to have their garden waste uplifted. Applications can be made on the council’s website. For full details, read our news story: www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article...

We are recruiting for various vacancies within secondary schools for August 2025 (permanent and temporary positions). Closing date: Thursday 27 February 2025

Thursday 20 February is National Adult Support and Protection Day. The focus this year is financial harm. Financial harm may include scams by rogue traders, scams online, by email or by post.

Our environmental hit squads are working across South Lanarkshire clearing footpaths, cutting back hedges, weeding, cleaning high-footfall pavements and street furniture, and undertaking other environmental improvement works thanks to the council’s 3-yr £3.5m Frontline First Fund

South Lanarkshire’s Family Support Hubs are multi-disciplinary teams that provide whole family support to babies, children, young people and their families across South Lanarkshire. Please read more in the View www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/view/news/ar...