If you think cuts to public services have been woeful in recent times or that the town is looking untidy or unkept, then spare a thought for what’s coming. South Lanarkshire Council is facing a budget gap of more than £77 million over the next three financial years! To address this, consideration will be required […]
Bin Tagging. If your non-recyclable waste (black or green) bin has been tagged, South Lanarkshire Council have confirmed they will not empty it. This is usually because it is overfilled or there is excess waste, the bin is damaged and unsafe to empty, or , (and please be mindful of this)…..you have presented more than […]
SLC is urging everybody to make sure that they are using the correct bin for food and garden waste. Following waste compositional analysis of what residents are putting in their wheelie bins it was found that more than 33% of waste being put into everyone’s non-recyclable waste bin should have gone in their burgundy compostable waste bin. […]
South Lanarkshire Council workers continue their BIG cleanup of the local area. Today was the turn of litter-picking teams who were hard at work on Sydes Brae, High Blantyre. SLC commented, “We apologise for any delays – but, then again, if some inconsiderate people hadn’t thrown litter out of their vehicles in the first place…”
Christmas and New Year party season is well underway across South Lanarkshire. And of course, everyone wants to be able to go out and enjoy themselves in local restaurants, pubs and clubs and return home safely at the end of their night. Chair of the South Lanarkshire Council’s Housing and Technical Resources Committee, Councillor Davie […]
Residents across South Lanarkshire are being encouraged to tell the council their ideas. An Ideas Letterbox has been created as a simple way for people to send in their ideas, which will be read and responded to by the people who might be able to take them forward. Have your say. What would YOU tell this SLC […]
South Lanarkshire Council is reminding everybody to respect their communities and surroundings over the summer months. Anti-social behaviour, including littering, vandalism and graffiti unfortunately can increase during this period. But the message from South Lanarkshire Council is clear – respect your surroundings and your neighbours, and please report those who do not do the same. […]
David Livingstone Birthplace has embarked on a programme of updating their grounds. Following a grant from South Lanarkshire of £400,000 work has started to improve the grounds commencing with creating better paths. Additionally, plants and hedges have been planted around the Lion Statue, to deter vandalism and people climbing up. Of course it also softens […]