Support local community growers by visiting the Tenants Association CoatsHill & Thornhill Healthy Park. Enjoy fresh, affordable home-grown fruits, vegetables, and plants. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Join this initiative for healthy living and community spirit while sharing your thoughts on more food stalls.
Blantyre residents are frustrated as their representations regarding a proposed solar array in High Blantyre are being rejected on South Lanarkshire’s planning portal. The council clarifies it cannot accept these comments, directing residents to submit their opinions directly to the Energy Consents Unit via email or postal address, including the planning reference number.
Hamilton and Blantyre Litterpickers is a dedicated community group actively working to clean and maintain local areas. Individuals, like Eleanor Kelly, contribute by collecting litter alone, showcasing how collective efforts make a significant impact. It emphasizes that everyone shares the responsibility of keeping neighborhoods clean and can take pride in their surroundings.
A planning application has been submitted to South Lanarkshire Council for a large solar array at High Blantyre, covering an area half the size of Blantyre. The proposal includes over 114,000 solar panels and significant infrastructure. Local objections cite loss of amenity and heritage concerns, prompting community engagement.
Calderside Road in Blantyre suffers from significant fly tipping by individuals avoiding council disposal costs. This pollution harms South Lanarkshire, increasing waste clearance expenses. Possibly originating from Jackton, residents are urged to communicate with their contractors. With rural CCTV surveillance rising, fly tipping risks hefty fines and is becoming a foolish crime.
National Allotment Week encourages individuals to grow their own fruit and vegetables, regardless of available space or resources. Benefits include fresher food, cost savings, and enhanced well-being. Even small-space gardening, like herbs or salad leaves in containers, is accessible. Eco-friendly practices, such as rainwater collection, are also promoted for sustainable gardening.
MJB Landscapes Ltd has effectively mowed the grass at the David Livingstone Birthplace grounds on Station Road, Blantyre. Given the rapid grass growth due to the hot summer weather, their effort is commendable. The results are visually appealing and showcase their hard work.
A significant fire has erupted on Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh, with firefighters actively addressing the situation. The cause remains unknown, and Scottish Fire and Rescue reported numerous emergency calls. The fire was first detected around 4pm, prompting public warnings to avoid the area, though flights remain unaffected.