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Fun facts behind important advice for safety in winter

Fun facts behind important advice for safety in winter

Published: Friday, 07 November 2025

Facts and figures can be fun and interesting, but they also put into perspective the huge extent of the work done by council employees during the winter months.

Planning news

Masterplans set out improvements for country parks

Masterplans designed to cue up significant investment in each of South Lanarkshire’s two country parks have been approved by councillors.

Environment news

All composter bins now allocated in final extension to pilot project

Supplies of composters have again run out rapidly due to high demand following the last extension to the council’s pilot project.

Education news

Windfarm fund helps community hub go green

A community hub has been awarded a grant from the council-administered Renewable Energy Fund (REF) to install green energy.

Housing news

New council homes on the way in Larkhall

Work has started on a range of homes in Larkhall which will help support independent living.

Roads news

Flooding is the winter danger that’s frequently forgotten

For the fourth day of our Winter Awareness Week, we are looking at another significant challenge – flooding.

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

A celebration of Age Friendly South Lanarkshire

Older people and professionals from across South Lanarkshire took part in a vibrant and inspiring event dedicated to aging well, lifelong learning and community connection.

East Kilbride news

Discover the vision to create a new heart of East Kilbride

Members of the public will have an opportunity to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.

Clydesdale news

Ownership of Thankerton Hall is placed in Trust

Community benefits are guaranteed to continue driving the use of Thankerton Hall after ownership of the premises passed from the council to the Thancard Trust.

Hamilton news

Snooker legends will recreate iconic final in Hamilton

Snooker fans have a rare chance this month to see two legends of the sport play live when Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor appear at Hamilton Town House.