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Apply now for a garden waste permit in advance of 1 April

Apply now for a garden waste permit in advance of 1 April

Published: Monday, 12 January 2026

Residents across South Lanarkshire can now sign up for a permit to have their garden waste uplifted from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Planning news

Upgrades on way for hall in Douglas Water

A village hall established more than 120 years ago is to be refurbished thanks to a grant from the council-administered Renewable Energy Fund (REF).

Environment news

Don’t let your festive feast go to waste

Everyone enjoys all the festive treats over Christmas but this year let’s not let too much go to waste.

Education news

Pupils enjoy traditional Christmas lunch

A special Christmas lunch proved a big hit with pupils from a Rutherglen primary school.

Housing news

Don't put up with noisy neighbours

Everybody has the right to feel safe and enjoy peace within their home. 

Roads news

Road improvements on way in Hamilton

Improvement works taking place on a road in Hamilton are to start from next week.

Cambuslang/Rutherglen news

Former library to be transformed into community hub

A vibrant community hub is to be created in Halfway, Cambuslang, with help from Participatory Budgeting funding.

East Kilbride news

Village hall to be redeveloped thanks to REF

Funding from the council-administered Renewable Energy Fund (REF) is to help with the redevelopment of Glassford Village Hall.

Clydesdale news

Landmark route connects Lanarkshire communities

A vital new active travel path connecting rural Lanarkshire communities has officially opened.

Hamilton news

Toys and equipment boost for Blantyre charity

A charity supporting young people with additional support and complex needs has been given a cash boost by the Participatory Budgeting fund.