How disappointing it is to see littering happening along Bardykes Road in Blantyre SO soon after a big clean up. Litter had been cleared during the recent road closure, but today, more was appearing. A Blantyre Telegraph reader who had just moved to Blantyre picked up bags today and told us , “I have brought […]
While most of us walk past litter without a second thought, there’s a special group of people who take action—volunteers who give up their time to keep our streets, parks, and verges clean. These are the unsung heroes in Blantyre and Hamilton in 2025. Armed with bin bags, 12 volunteers from Blantyre & Hamilton litter […]
Local resident Alison Glen took advantage of a traffic closure on Bardykes Road in Blantyre to organize a significant clean-up effort. She collected numerous bags of rubbish from the roadside and near the Calder, demonstrating commendable initiative and contributing positively to the community, which was greatly appreciated by everyone.
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has received planning permission for over 200 new homes, completing the Newton Farm masterplan in Cambuslang. This final phase includes two new primary schools, affordable housing, community facilities, green spaces, and improved transport infrastructure, enhancing the local area significantly since the development’s inception in 2007.
The presence of discarded Popeyes meal boxes along the Calder has drawn attention, with local volunteers expressing frustration. People are urged to hold onto their trash temporarily until reaching a bin. As spring approaches, maintaining clean and green wooded areas is emphasized, encouraging community responsibility in waste disposal.
North Lanarkshire Council will introduce a £40 annual charge for garden waste disposal starting June 1, requiring residents to purchase a permit for each brown bin. In contrast, South Lanarkshire has a higher fee of £45 per permit, effective from April 1.
Several large trees have fallen at Greenhall Park, High Blantyre, following Storm Eowyn. The aftermath includes trees blocking roads and falling into the park. The cleanup will require significant effort from the council, indicating that the park’s appearance will change as a result of the storm’s impact.
Recent storms have caused significant damage along the Calder with numerous fallen trees. Notable locations affected include the bottom of the Avenue at Milheugh and Greenhall, where trails and paths are obstructed. Additionally, a tree blocked access to the red ash park, while the Expressway blockage has been cleared.