On April 25th, 57 volunteers united to clean Strathclyde Park, collecting 150 bags of litter. Contributors included various local organizations and community groups, ensuring the park is pristine for summer enjoyment. Those interested in future clean-up events can contact Hamilton and Blantyre Litter Pickers to join the initiative.
This week, dedicated teams will clear litter from rural roads near Hamilton, including Sydes Brae and Newhousemill Road. Each affected road will operate on one-lane traffic from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The council stresses responsible waste disposal to minimize cleanup costs, while penalties for littering may reach £500.
Scotland’s West Coast beaches attracted many visitors this weekend due to sunny weather, but extensive litter was left behind, particularly at Irvine Beach. Litterpickers collected 60 towels alone, highlighting the need for responsibility. Beachgoers are urged to take their belongings and garbage home to maintain cleanliness.
How disappointing it is to see littering happening along Bardykes Road in Blantyre SO soon after a big clean up. Litter had been cleared during the recent road closure, but today, more was appearing. A Blantyre Telegraph reader who had just moved to Blantyre picked up bags today and told us , “I have brought […]
While most of us walk past litter without a second thought, there’s a special group of people who take action—volunteers who give up their time to keep our streets, parks, and verges clean. These are the unsung heroes in Blantyre and Hamilton in 2025. Armed with bin bags, 12 volunteers from Blantyre & Hamilton litter […]
Residents are concerned about litter accumulation along Bardykes Road, Blantyre, exacerbated by recent high winds. One local expressed frustration, highlighting the environmental impact and poor image it presents for South Lanarkshire. There are calls for the council to address the issue quickly and effectively, especially since it affects nearby natural areas.
Just giving the Council a wee nudge and reminder that Glasgow Road pavements in front of Clydeview Shopping Centre could do with a cleanup. Litter is making the place look unsightly and has been like that for a while now with a few complaints coming in to us. If you’re reading this SLC (and we […]
Sydes Brae and Blantyre Farm Road are just two of the areas targeted for a huge litter tidyup next week. Work will kick off with a week-long clean-up of land on council-owned roads around the Hamilton area starting on Monday 24th January and will progress as follows: Monday 24th – Blantyre Farm Road & Calder […]