South Lanarkshire

Plans have been revealed for the renovation of a cottage known as Brownsbank Cottage and located near Biggar, where the late writer Hugh Macdiarmid and his wife Valda lived for over 25 years.  The cottage subsequently hosted seven Scottish authors as writers in residence, The Scotsman reports.&

A consultation is now underway for South Lanarkshire's ten-year Estates Strategy, which will see a £24 million investment in buildings in the council area.  The buildings earmarked for improvements include community sports facilities, visitor centres, leisure centres, day care centres and

CCG has completed a multi-year fire door replacement programme for South Lanarkshire Council.

Plans to transform the site of a former mining village into a major outdoor recreation, heritage and tourism destination are to go on public display.

Persimmon Homes has been refused permission to withdraw more than £573,000 in affordable housing contributions tied to a 224-home development in Lesmahagow, after South Lanarkshire councillors sided with planning officers who recommended the application be turned down.

Work has started on a £500k upgrade of the footbridge at Carluke Station in South Lanarkshire. More than 5,000 people use the station every week, with around 75 daily services helping connect the town to Glasgow and the surrounding area.

A new leisure centre for Larkhall has taken another crucial step forward with the submission of a Full Business Case to the Glasgow City Region City Deal for approval.

South Lanarkshire Council's planning committee has approved plans in principle for a large new housing development on the outskirts of East Kilbride.

A community facility in South Lanarkshire is set to benefit from lower energy costs and reduced carbon emissions after major renewable energy funding supported the installation of solar panels and battery storage technology.  

Work is underway on 40 new council homes in East Kilbride.

A long‑derelict church site in East Kilbride is set for redevelopment, with plans submitted to deliver 36 new social rented apartments for East Kilbride Housing Association.

Families in Lesmahagow are set to benefit from new homes and investment in local services after plans for a 224-home development were approved by South Lanarkshire Council.

Work has started to deliver 142 new homes in Hamilton.

Persimmon Homes West Scotland has announced plans for a £2 million investment in Ferniegair with new homes, investment in local schools, and upgrades to infrastructure in the pipeline.

Morris & Spottiswood has completed a £390,000 infrastructure project for Coca-Cola at its East Kilbride plant, enhancing loading efficiency at the busy production facility.