Time to use council’s sustainable travel app
Published: Wednesday 10 September 2025
During the coming weeks you can boost your BetterPoints app by travelling sustainably to the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival.
Running until 21 September, the events aim to get everyone talking about what they can do to help our planet thrive by simply making small changes to how we go about our every-day lives.
Councillor Norman Rae, the Chair of the council’s Climate and Sustainability Committee, said: “Coming along to the events in your area is a great way to learn more about how you can help the climate.
“And it is also a great way to boost your points on the council’s BetterPoints – Think, Move, Breathe app by choosing a more sustainable mode of transport to get there, whether it’s a short walk, a bike ride with friends or simply catching the bus or train.
“Your choices all add up to a healthier planet and a happier and healthier you.”
The programme of events during the festival includes everything from nature walks and food-growing workshops to upcycling, mending, and community events.
Most of the festival events require advanced booking so sign up now to avoid missing out.
- Thursday 11 – 10am-12pm - Make a Meal of It
- Friday 12 – 5-8pm - Harvest Hoedown
- Saturday 13 - 10am-12pm - Clyde Cycle Park Climate Action & Wilderness Festival
- Monday 15 - 11am-2pm - Lanark Community Development Trust & Gear Up
- Wednesday 17 - 7pm-9pm - K-Woodlands East Kilbride
- Thursday 18 September, 10am-3pm - Black Mount Community Trust Bike Revival Workshop
- Friday 19 - 11am-3pm - Healthy & Active East Kilbride
- Friday 19 – 4.30pm-7pm - National Autistic Society
- Saturday 20 - 12pm-3pm - Cambuslang Youth Committee
- Saturday 20 - 12pm-3pm - Universal Connections East Kilbride Eco Fest
- Sunday 21 - 1pm-4pm - National Autistic Society Bothwell Family Fun Day
And for more events please go to the Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival Programme.
During the festival you can also boost your BetterPoints by travelling sustainably to the climate action festival events listed above.
By travelling to these events by walking, wheeling, cycling, or using public transport you can earn 250 BetterPoints and entry into a prize draw for 25,000 BetterPoints (£25).
To find out more and to download the app go to the Better Points website.
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