The proposed Craighead housing development in Blantyre plans to add around 300 new homes, significantly increasing the town’s population. This large-scale project will include playparks and community spaces, located near the river Clyde. Currently in the consultation phase, a public meeting was held on April 22, 2026.
The deadline for public representation regarding Att Scotland Ltd’s proposed land use at Craighead, Blantyre, has passed. Advance Tankers and Transport Scotland Ltd plan to establish an operating center for 22 goods vehicles and 4 trailers on the site near Whistleberry and the A725. The public notice period ended on May 8th.
A reminder, roadworks start tomorrow (Saturday) at Whistleberry Road, Blantyre. SP Energy Networks are about to set up there. Work starts on Saturday 12th October to lay a new LV mains cable for the new LIDL retail store and is expected to take up to 5 days. Work will include temporary traffic lights near the Whistleberry […]
SP Energy Networks begin work at Whistleberry Road, Blantyre at the weekend. Work starts on Saturday 12th October to lay a new LV mains cable for the new LIDL retail store and is expected to take up to 5 days. Work will include temporary traffic lights near the Whistleberry Roundabout with possible queues, especially at peak […]
The Scottish Government yesterday gave the go-ahead for a Biomass Incinerator Plant to be built on the fringes of Blantyre. Clean Power Properties controversial proposal was for a £50m biomass pyrolysis-type incinerator (8MW Advanced Combustion Technology Facility) intended to treat “Mixed Source Waste (MSW) and Commercial and Industrial (C&I), i.e the burning of waste to create […]
One of the largest Audi approved dealerships has opened last Wednesday at Whistleberry Road, Blantyre. “Lookers Audi Hamilton” have invested £3.5million in Scotland with a state of the art showroom, which ended up requiring 30 new staff members. Their Managing Director commented, “This latest expansion provides yet another convenient location for the provision of our […]