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Second call for Community Council elections in six areas

Second call for Community Council elections in six areas

Published: Wednesday, 07 October 2026

Following the recent Community Council elections, Bothwell, Burnside, Carluke, Halfway, Rutherglen and Symington failed to meet the criteria to reform.

Planning news

Help shape the future of Hamilton town centre

The first meeting of the Hamilton Town Centre Board, tasked with delivering a £20million Pride in Place investment from the UK Government, has taken place.

Housing news

Historic bandstand set to be restored

Work to restore the bandstand in Hamilton’s Bothwell Road Park has taken a significant step forward with the approval of funding.

Environment news

Learn to generate community wealth from renewable energy developments

Communities are to have the chance to learn how they can become partners in renewable energy developments and benefit directly from Scotland's transition to net zero.

Education news

Top marks for Neilsland Primary School

A Hamilton primary school’s strategy for raising attainment has been rated ‘Excellent’ by an inspection team from HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE).

Roads news

Works in Douglas area to be carried out in two phases

Residents in the Douglas area are being urged to take note of an upcoming road closure in their area to carry out essential repairs. 

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

Poignant way to remember babies gone too soon

Anyone who has suffered the heartbreak of losing a child is being invited to remember them this week.

East Kilbride news

New councillor elected for Avondale and Stonehouse ward

Avondale and Stonehouse has a new councillor after a by-election was held yesterday.

Clydesdale news

Innovative rehabilitation technology at Blantyre LIFE

“When I first came here, I could only walk tentatively with my stick. I can now walk without it, I’m much stronger and my confidence is really good,” said Fiona Wilkie.

Hamilton news

The Talk Shop opens in Hamilton Town Centre

The Talk Shop, a new consultation space for Hamilton's Pride in Place programme, has opened in the town’s Regent Centre.