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Small path with a big community impact

Small path with a big community impact

Published: Monday, 18 May 2026

A new path has been created to make it safe and accessible for all members of the community to access a wide range of activities and events.

Planning news

Douglas Valley tourism plan is on track

The first phase of an ambitious £14.5m project to establish the Douglas Valley as a national outdoor recreation and adventure tourism destination is starting to take shape.

Environment news

Time to get stuck in and conserve nature on your doorstep

Volunteers are being urged to sign up to help conserve local nature reserves (LNR) across South Lanarkshire.

Housing news

Innovative approach to help homelessness

Scotland’s newest homelessness village has now officially opened.

Education news

Pupils express their feelings about Rutherglen 900

Pupils from two Rutherglen primary schools have been strutting their stuff to mark the 900th anniversary of the Royal Burgh.

Roads news

Improvements on way for A70 Carnwath

Repairs are to take place on the A70 Carnwath from next week.

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

Lanarkshire businesses invited to celebrate their achievements

The 2026 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for applications.

East Kilbride news

CAT approved at former care home

A children’s charity has been granted a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) at a former care home.

Clydesdale news

Sign up to support new active travel route

Volunteers are needed to play a vital role in keeping a new active travel path between Coalburn and Douglas in top condition.

Hamilton news

Granting a boost to six local groups

Six local groups have been supported with community grants totalling more than £2000 from the council’s Hamilton Area Committee.