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Windfarm funding powers unique Gruffalo sculpture
A nine-foot-tall sculpture of beloved literary character the ‘Gruffalo’ has taken up residence in one of South Lanarkshire’s smallest primary schools.
Recycle your electrical cables for International E-Waste Day
For International E-Waste Day, the council is encouraging residents to recycle their spare and broken electrical cables
Make your home energy efficient and save money at the same time
A new service has been launched to help residents make their homes warmer, more energy-efficient and affordable to run.
Pupils encouraged to scoot to school
Throughout Climate Week the council is promoting good work being carried out across our communities.
Climate week now underway
To highlight the goals of Climate Week the council is promoting good work being carried out across our communities.
Time to get out and enjoy your local nature reserves
As part of the council’s conservation days programme over the coming weeks everyone is being encouraged to get outdoors.
Time to use council’s sustainable travel app
During the coming weeks you can boost your BetterPoints app by travelling sustainably to the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival.
Campaign continues to urge everyone to stop engine idling
Parents and carers are being reminded to switch off their engines while dropping off and picking up their children from school.
Committee welcomes air quality improvements
Significant improvements have been recorded at two Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in East Kilbride and Rutherglen.
Time to grow your own food
If you ever fancied growing and eating your own fruit and vegetables then this is the week to start.
Pilot composter project is massively popular
Demand for composters available through a council pilot project has been so high that supplies ran out in the first hours.
Climate Emergency Fund to help communities
Communities across South Lanarkshire will benefit from their share of more than £2 million.
We all deserve to be in pleasant, clean and safe surroundings
Residents across South Lanarkshire are being encouraged to respect and protect their communities this summer.
Pupils support eco-curriculum with tree planting
Pupils are doing their bit to support climate change by not only planting trees in the school grounds but fruit and veg as well.
Survey is first chance to have your say on Estates plan
We are still keen to gather your views on how the council should plan for the future of its buildings.
Bags of fun for primary school litter pickers
Hunter Primary School pupils have spent an enjoyable afternoon picking up thoughtlessly discarded litter at a local eco park.
Everyone asked to support the national Spring litter clean-up
The council is again supporting Spring Clean Scotland this year – the national anti-litter campaign that starts today.
New play facilities will bring community together
Play facilities in the village of Braidwood are to be improved thanks to a grant from the Renewable Energy Fund (REF).
Apply now for a garden waste permit
Residents across South Lanarkshire can now sign up for a permit to have their garden waste uplifted.
Planting a fitting memorial to the King’s coronation
A living tribute of the King’s coronation has set down roots in South Lanarkshire.
Top award is won as young warriors battle waste
Young pupils across South Lanarkshire have been waging war on waste, and the council has been recognised for helping them do so.
Local wetlands mapping data revealed
A new study has provided wetland data which will allow the management of the area’s nature networks in a more targeted way.
Ten is the magic number for award-winning Strathaven Park
Strathaven Park is the only Scottish winner named in the top ten of the Green Flag Award’s People’s Choice.
Trading Standards resume fireworks sales focus
Trading Standards Officers continue to work with young volunteers to test purchase fireworks.
Get on your bike and help make the environment more sustainable
A previously derelict piece of land is now home to a cycle park promoting sustainable travel and recreation for everyone.
Planting trees is a cool way to help urban area
Almost 2000 trees have now been planted in the Blantyre area which will have a positive impact on the urban environment.
Nowhere to Grow shares success story during Climate Week
Universal Connections EK keeps on growing thanks to two Climate Emergency and Resilience Fund Grants.
Bee aware - Climate Week starts today
To highlight the goals of Climate Week the council is promoting good work being carried out across our communities.
Wish enables group to stick it to litter
A Strathaven group is cleaning up on the environmental front with a little help from the Community Wish List.
Graffiti causes offence… and is a criminal offence.
Graffiti takes a moment to scrawl but the offence and upset it causes last long afterwards.
New bins boost recycling rates in Rutherglen
Recycling rates in an area of Rutherglen have increased from zero to 100% in just a few weeks.
Protecting our data and the planet is their wish
A Larkhall group is helping people to protect their information and the environment at the same time.
Group is growing stronger after funding boost
A Hamilton group hopes to grow its presence in the community following a Participatory Budget (PB) Fund award of £1790.
Three of our parks awarded Green Flag status again
Cambuslang Park, Castlebank Park in Lanark and Strathaven Park are among 80 parks across Scotland achieving a Green Flag Award.
Council gets funding to help clean up chewing gum
The council will again be out and about targeting the thoughtlessly discarded chewing gum that is the scourge of our streets.
Wind Farm fund connects Carly to job success
A young woman from rural South Lanarkshire is in the driving seat to achieve her career goals.
Windfarm funding powers Rowan's career aims
A teenager who grew up on the doorstep of a South Lanarkshire windfarm has his ideal career in his sights...
Reassurance over bandstand after fire
The council has moved to reassure communities in Rutherglen following a significant fire at Overtoun Bandstand.
Compostable waste still being wasted
Everyone is being urged to make sure that they are using the correct bin for food and garden waste.
Burnhill Action Group secures community fund boost
A £5000 Participatory Budget (PB) grant will help improve and maintain a formerly derelict area now back in community use.
Ruby is the calendar champion for 2024
It was a natural choice this year for the winner of the council’s Road Safety Calendar Competition.
Pupils are natural winners on screen
Pupils at Hamilton Grammar School are a picture of environmental friendliness.
Renewable energy funding is music to the ears
Young people in Clydesdale can access a unique musical project courtesy of the council's Renewable Energy Fund (REF).
Clean Air Day breathes life into green travel aims
South and North Lanarkshire Councils have jointly staged an event in Strathclyde Country Park to mark National Clean Air Day.
Throwing out the throw-away culture right across the council
The throw-away culture is itself being discarded as the council reduces dramatically its number of single-use items.
Committee approves new five-year litter strategy
A comprehensive Litter Strategy for South Lanarkshire has been formally approved.
Funding boost will help solve sticky problem
South Lanarkshire Council has been awarded £20,000 of funding by the UK-wide Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme.
On the Move to cleaner air in Lanark
Primary schools and communities around Lanark are working together to inspire locals to travel responsibly for the environment.
Wind farms power £2.4m funding to communities
Farmers clubs, community groups and football teams are among those to benefit from £2.4 million of funding.
Investing in Active Travel in EK
Work is underway to construct new cycle lanes linking East Kilbride Station and the town centre.
Roads clean-up collects nine tonnes of dumped waste
More than six tonnes of rubble and three tonnes of litter were collected during a week-long clear-up on roads around Hamilton.
How renewables are helping fund community resilience
Community benefit funds from renewable energy are helping support South Lanarkshire's third sector in response to the pandemic.
Groups recognised for efforts to keep communities beautiful
Sixteen South Lanarkshire groups have been acknowledged by Keep Scotland Beautiful for their work to enhance their local areas.
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