South Lanarkshire Council seeks Faculties Assistants for cleaning and catering roles across various localities. Positions offer 10 to 15 hours weekly with different shift patterns available, including term-time and year-round options. The hourly rate is £13.33, with both permanent and temporary roles. Interested candidates can apply online.
South Lanarkshire Council’s leader announced a £20m investment for Hamilton town centre, part of a UK government initiative for community renewal in 14 Scottish areas. This funding will enhance local growth and complement the existing £8m masterplan for Hamilton. Plans also include projects for East Kilbride and other South Lanarkshire locales.
South Lanarkshire Council has announced changes to festive bin collection schedules. No collections will occur on December 25, 26, and January 1. Burgundy bins and bulk uplifts resume on January 5. Residents can dispose of real Christmas trees using normal collection days or by booking a free uplift between January 5-9.
The recent removal of the children’s playpark in Springwell has caused concern among residents and local councillors, as safe outdoor play spaces are dwindling. The Council did not inform the community of this decision, prompting inquiries for reinstatement. Cllr Razzaq emphasizes the need for swift resolution and community access to play facilities.
On Wednesday, May 21st, the council conducted maintenance on the play equipment at Kirkton Park in High Blantyre, successfully repairing the zip-wire.
South Lanarkshire Council is offering job opportunities in secondary schools for August 2025, with both permanent and temporary positions available. Open roles include various teaching positions such as Business, Computing, Chemistry, Home Economics, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Physics, and Technical Education. Applications close on February 27, 2025.
South Lanarkshire Council has decided to limit its use of X (formerly Twitter) solely to emergency alerts and urgent updates, in response to public concerns regarding harmful content. The Council will promote engagement through other platforms like Facebook and Bluesky, while reviewing its overall social media strategy.
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.