SPT are withdrawing the 230 bus service which connects Silvertonhill, Hamilton, and Coatshill. The cuts, which were not advised in advance to Councillors, are expected to take effect around late March 2026 and will affect vulnerable residents in Blantyre at Coatshill. Local representatives including ourselves, are calling for SPT to reconsider these changes.
Hamilton Town Centre is seeking applicants for its Neighbourhood Board to shape the future of its Pride in Place project, benefiting from £20 million in government funding over ten years. Board Chair Ronnie Smith invites community leaders, local businesses, and public agencies to apply by April 17, 2026, to help enhance local neighborhoods.
If you want to help remove waste from our streets and green spaces why not get involved. You will be not only be supporting Keep Scotland Beautiful’s #SpringCleanScotland, which runs until 24 April this year, but will also be backing the council’s very own It’s Your Place campaign. Across South Lanarkshire there are many litter picking […]
Tuesday evening will be cloudy but dry, with early clear spells. Wednesday will begin cloudy in Lanarkshire, with wintry showers and occasional bright spells. The outlook from Thursday to Saturday includes a chilly start with cloud and light showers, followed by clearing rain and windy conditions with scattered showers.
Aldi has narrowed down its list of potential locations for new stores in Scotland to 12, including Blantyre. They seek at least two acres for an 18,000 to 20,000 sq ft store with ample parking, aiming to enhance access to affordable food. This expansion is part of a £43 million investment in Scotland.
Joe Sweeney of Blantyre’s funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th, at South Lanarkshire Crematorium at 12pm. Family and friends are invited to attend. We extend our condolences and support to all during this difficult time.
South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Crematorium Assistant (Supervisor) for its facility in Blantyre. The role involves supervising a team responsible for the crematorium’s operations and grounds maintenance. Interested candidates must apply by Monday, March 31. Further details and application can be found online.
Recent declines in energy prices and expectations of inflation control are overshadowed by escalating fuel costs due to conflict in the Middle East. Rising prices affect various sectors, leading to predictions of a £332 increase in average household energy bills by July. There is growing political pressure on governments to respond.