The Council has successfully addressed safety concerns at the Auchinraith Roundabout in High Blantyre by trimming overgrown bushes that were encroaching on the road. This prompt action enhances safety, and appreciation is extended to the Councillors for their efforts in facilitating this necessary maintenance.
Tag: environment
Blantyre in Bloom – Cherry Blossom Season Has Arrived!
Lanarkshire is currently adorned with stunning cherry blossom trees, transforming ordinary walks into magical experiences. The soft pink petals signify the arrival of spring but last only a few weeks. Residents are encouraged to share their photos of this beautiful seasonal display in local streets and parks.
Fly Tipping at Park Farm Road
Time to Grow your own Food?
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.
Alison Glen’s Inspiring Clean-Up in Blantyre
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.
Join the Big Garden Birdwatch: Count Birds
The Big Garden Birdwatch is a free event from January 24th to 26th, encouraging everyone to count birds from their homes or local parks. This helps the RSPB assess the health of UK bird populations, which have decreased significantly. Nearly 400,000 participants are already involved in this important conservation effort.
Stoneymeadow Fly Tipping
Thought this would start to happen more given the council now charging for disposal uplifts. This is the mess at the top of Stoneymeadow Road. Loads of black bags of rubbish waste just discarded at the side of the road near residents property. Whoever lowlife did this, didn’t have a care in the world, (or […]
National Walking Month
May is National Walking Month. Walking is a wonderful way to improve your physical and mental health. It reduces the risk of depression, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even some cancers. It can also lift your mood, help you to connect with nature – and replace the car for shorter trips. You can improve […]







