South Lanarkshire

The developers behind consented plans to transform the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) site in Hamilton into an ‘urban village’ have lodged new plans to increase the number of affordable homes in the development.

An opportunity to start a rewarding career and contribute to their local area is on offer to young people in South Lanarkshire.

New tenders are to be invited to deliver a replacement bridge in Clydesdale following the withdrawal of bids from two contractors earlier this year.

Maxi Construction has been awarded a contract from South Lanarkshire Council for the conversion of existing shop units within the New Cross Centre in Hamilton to provide a 950m2 multi-purpose community hub including meeting and office space. John Aitchison, Maxi Construction’s managing di

The Topgolf facility in Rutherglen is moving a step closer to opening as its team gathered for an official topping out ceremony this week. Topgolf’s vice president of international, Steve Lane, was joined by representatives from South Lanarkshire Council, Clyde Gateway, Scottish Enterprise, Vi

The JR Group has submitted plans to bring a new lease of life to an abandoned plot of land in South Lanarkshire.

South Lanarkshire Council has been forced to find a new way to deliver a key replacement road bridge in Clydesdale after the company that had the winning bid in the procurement process withdrew its tender.

South Lanarkshire is expected to spend more than £833 million on general services and a further £52.230m through its housing capital programme after the council agreed its 2022/23 budget.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has started pre-construction work for its development of 227 new homes off Jackton Road, on the western edge of East Kilbride.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland and national urban regenerator Muse Developments intend to submit a planning application to South Lanarkshire Council to provide a residential development on the land at the former Larkhall Academy, at Broomhill Road in Larkhall.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has secured an Approval of Matters specified in Conditions (AMSC) planning consent from South Lanarkshire Council for the provision of 203 private new homes in Hamilton.

South Lanarkshire Council has secured additional funding for a major project to replace a Clydesdale bridge. Clyde Bridge, which is on Pettinain Road, south of Carstairs Junction, had to be closed in late 2018 after significant defects were picked up during a routine inspection.

Residents in Larkhall and the surrounding area are being asked for their views on a proposed new leisure centre for the town. Consultation is underway, with an information page and survey now available on the council website. The survey will remain open until Friday, 18 March.

A new primary school for East Kilbride has moved another step closer with the approval of a full business case for Jackton Primary School.

Investment of more than £50 million is to be made in housing across South Lanarkshire during 2022/23.