South Lanarkshire Council has granted a building warrant for modifications at TACT Community Hall in Coatshill, Blantyre. The project includes the installation of 63 solar PV panels, a 33.3 kW inverter, roof mounting equipment, and necessary cabling for the solar energy system.
In 2026, Glasgow will implement ‘People First Zones’ by widening pavements and narrowing roads, starting with Queen Street and Ingram Street in February. The initiative aims to enhance pedestrian comfort with additional street furniture, trees, and safer crossing points while retaining existing loading bays for retailers.
The demolition of Centre West in East Kilbride is now a certainty as ownership transfers to the council at the end of the month. From 30th December, South Lanarkshire Council will own the development site and be able to progress with demolition plans, to make way for 250-300 new homes. A quarter of these will […]
Work has begun on 24 new council homes in Whitehill, Hamilton, comprising 12 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom flats at the former St. Pauls Church site. The project aims to meet diverse housing needs and is funded by the council and Scottish Government. Completion is expected by early 2027, improving local affordable housing.
Councillors have approved plans for a new neighbourhood hall and retail development in Newton under submission P/25/0988. The project includes various retail units and aims to address local demand for facilities due to increasing housing. The community-backed development will be situated northeast of Westburn Road, but construction start dates are unspecified.
Crossbasket is planning to convert the closed Crossbasket Nursery in High Blantyre into a spa. The proposal includes six treatment rooms, changing facilities, and other amenities, with significant alterations to the existing layout. This latest plan is smaller than previous spa proposals and doesn’t include swimming pools. Planning approval is pending.
A traditional two-bedroom semi-detached house on Hamilton Drive, Blantyre, is set for auction on November 27th at 2pm. The property, over 100 years old, requires refurbishment, offering a chance to customize it into a family home or investment. Open viewings are scheduled for November 14th, 21st, and 26th.
Councillors approved the construction of 64 new homes on Meikle Earnock Road, Hamilton, in a recent Planning Committee meeting. This private development by Miller Homes is part of the Hamilton Community Growth Area outlined in the 2007 South Lanarkshire Local Plan, featuring terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes with 3 to 5 bedrooms.