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Chair appointed for Hamilton Pride in Place

Chair appointed for Hamilton Pride in Place

Published: Thursday, 19 March 2026

An independent chair has been appointed to lead plans to invest up to £20 million in Hamilton town centre.

More council homes on the way

More council homes on the way

Published: Thursday, 29 January 2026

New council homes are to be purchased at a development in Almada Street, Hamilton.

Upgrades on way for hall in Douglas Water

Upgrades on way for hall in Douglas Water

Published: Friday, 19 December 2025

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).

Demolition of former Vogue building in new year

Demolition of former Vogue building in new year

Published: Thursday, 18 December 2025

Work is to start in the new year on the demolition of the former Vogue Bingo Hall in Hamilton.

New homes at site in Larkhall given go-ahead

New homes at site in Larkhall given go-ahead

Published: Friday, 30 August 2024

Approval has been given for 19 new council homes at the site of the former McWhirter House and Nesbitt Day Centre in Larkhall.