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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 16/10/2026

Early Years, Primary and Secondary Schools have been excelling according to inspections by His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education (HMIE) that were carried out during the 2025/2026 period. Read more in the View orlo.uk/wBv1r

This images shows pupils from St John Ogilvie High School outside the school holding up letters which spell out the work excellent following a very impressive HMI report

Councillor Hamilton sits in the middle of two older pupils reading a book

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 16/10/2026

📚 Is your child due to start Primary 1 in August 2027? Primary 1 registration is taking place earlier than usual this year. Parents and carers should register their child online between Monday 16 November and Sunday 22 November 2026.

South Lanarkshire Council graphic announcing Primary 1 registration dates of 16-22 November with school-themed icons.

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 15/10/2026

More than 50 new council homes have been completed and tenants moved in at Landsdale in East Kilbride - part of the council’s current affordable housing supply programme, which is on track to deliver more than 1000 additional homes by 31 March 2027. Read more in the View orlo.uk/l5Fr7

new council homes at Landsdale in East Kilbride

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 14/10/2026

The countdown to Christmas is underway with lights scheduled to be switched on at events across South Lanarkshire. More details of where and when the events are on the View orlo.uk/80OJT

Christmas lights and decorations in Hamilton town centre

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 14/10/2026

Everyone in South Lanarkshire is being encouraged to have their say on the Council Plan, Connect. Consultation is now underway on the plan, which sets out the council’s vision and values, and priorities for the future. To find out more and complete the survey: orlo.uk/J5VnX

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 14/10/2026

Clutha Archaeology has received £1217 from the Communities Can Do Fund to promote and encourage interest in community-led history and heritage projects including its projects at Chatelherault Country Park in Hamilton. Find out more in the View orlo.uk/bZ7vM

Clutha Archaeology group who got more than £1200 from the council's Communities Can Do Fund

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 13/10/2026

Anyone planning a bonfire or firework display should check urgently if they need a licence to avoid serious penalties. By law, any bonfires or fireworks displays that members of the public may attend, including free and/or community events, must have the appropriate licence. orlo.uk/2FSW0

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 13/10/2026

An important national report designed to make the case for tackling health inequalities has been launched in South Lanarkshire. Read all about it in The View... orlo.uk/WYR8A

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 13/10/2026

Work is almost complete on 40 new council homes at Jackton in East Kilbride. The housing mix for social rent at the site, called Eaglesham View, includes cottage flats and family homes ranging from two-bedroom homes to four-bedroom homes. Read more in the View orlo.uk/z8FwB

officials at the site of the new Eaglesham View housing development

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 12/10/2026

The Local Transport Strategy (LTS) 2026 to 2036 will also be used to influence the actions of a range of partner organisations who deliver aspects of transport within South Lanarkshire. More details on the View orlo.uk/WHNm5

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 12/10/2026

Parents of children due to begin primary school in 2027 should be aware that the registration period will be earlier than in previous years. Primary One registration has formerly been in January, but this year the registration window will be between 16 and 22 November 2026. orlo.uk/aNDAN

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 12/10/2026

Local groups can now register, get approved, and submit up to three requests for support. Whether it's something you've asked for before or a new idea, this is a great opportunity to connect with suppliers who can help. Most requests are typically £250-£1,000. Find out more: orlo.uk/91hNd

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 11/10/2026

📢 Road closure: Hillhouse Road, Hamilton (12-14 October 2026) Hillhouse Road will be closed between Pollock Avenue and the car park at Hillhouse Road shops. Diversion: Pollock Avenue, Burnbank Road, High Blantyre Road, Farm Road and Hillhouse Road. orlo.uk/77j59

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 11/10/2026

Getting involved in your community can help you become a part of something and give you chances to learn new things, make friends and make a difference to others. Check out our section on getting involved here: orlo.uk/wRf5w

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 10/10/2026

Fun facts about SLLC Museums: -Free entry 7 days a week -Year-round free activities for children and families -Programme of music and other cultural events which are low-cost, including projects targeted at those with additional needs and other groups

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 09/10/2026

Anyone who has suffered the heartbreak of losing a baby is being invited to remember them this week. During Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, pink, blue and white ribbons can be placed outside South Lanarkshire Council’s HQ in Almada Street, Hamilton. More details in the View: orlo.uk/9sluT

This image shows Councillor Lynsey Hamilton looking at a ribbon which people can attach to the railings outside council HQ during Baby Loss Awareness Week

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 09/10/2026

When you are under stress, it can be harder to take care of yourself. Within our wellbeing section, you will find information on places where you can get help to look after your mental and physical health. Information can be found here: orlo.uk/SiXP7

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 09/10/2026

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 09/10/2026

A Hamilton primary school’s strategy for raising attainment has been rated ‘Excellent’ by an inspection team from HM Inspectorate of Education. A visiting team singled out Neilsland Primary’s “sector-leading” approach and “relentless focus”. Full details in the View: orlo.uk/D3IJk

Chair of the Education Resources Committee, Councillor Lynsey Hamilton and Neilsland Primary School Head Teacher Pamela Kelly are pictured with two pupils and a barrow containing books

A pupil plays on outdoor play equipment at Neilsland Primary School

Two young pupils are pictured holding a heart made of twigs from their outside classroom.

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 08/10/2026

Hamilton's Pride in Place consultation team will be across the Town Centre this week, noting your survey responses. The survey will close on Sunday 1 November 2026, don't miss the opportunity to have your say on spending the £20 million! orlo.uk/roTUX

Pride in Place consultation team stood next to banner

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 08/10/2026

Join us at our final consultation workshop to have your say on spending £20 million in Hamilton Town Centre. 📆 Friday 9 October 🕙 10am to 11am 📍 The Talk Shop, The Regent Centre (next door to Holland & Barret) Spaces are limited, please email prideinplace@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

A vintage rotary phone next to leaflets about £20 million in funding for Hamilton town centre and surveys.

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 08/10/2026

There is help if you are struggling with accessing food, here is a link to all South Lanarkshire foodbanks and other organisations that offer emergency food provision. orlo.uk/7ZnNk

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 07/10/2026

Do you have a housing enquiry and need advice regarding your current housing situation? Find out more information here: orlo.uk/53V2q

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 07/10/2026

Following the recent Community Council elections, Bothwell, Burnside, Carluke, Halfway, Rutherglen and Symington failed to meet the criteria to reform. A second call for nominations for these six areas has now been made - for more info on how to stand please read the View orlo.uk/Af3iA

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 07/10/2026

Having enough money to get by can be a big issue for people. Check out our money section to see how you may be able to get more money in, either through benefits or fair work, and how you might be able to cut your bills in some ways. Find out more information: orlo.uk/TDfB8

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 07/10/2026

Schools across Rutherglen have created podcasts exploring different aspects of the area’s history and heritage as part of the town’s 900th anniversary celebrations. Read all about it in the View orlo.uk/Bjebd

primary school pupil dressed up as a town crier outside Rutherglen Town Hall holding a podcast poster as part of the town’s 900th anniversary celebrations

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 06/10/2026

Decades of dedication and compassion shown by foster carers have been recognised by the council. Read in The View about their remarkable service and how you can find out more about becoming a foster carer. orlo.uk/k90pP‘Every_single_foster_c…

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 06/10/2026

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 06/10/2026

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 06/10/2026

The outstanding contribution to their communities by volunteers has been recognised by Provost Bert Thomson on behalf of everyone across South Lanarkshire. Read more in the View orlo.uk/0hEEr

some of the winners at the 2026 Community Awards with Provost Bert Thomson

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 06/10/2026

Limiting the cost of the school day is at the heart of every school. Schools are determined that poverty will not become a barrier to success in school. More information on the cost of the school day can be found here: orlo.uk/G6t6m

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 05/10/2026

Residents in the Douglas area are being urged to take note of an upcoming road closure in their area to carry out essential repairs. The A70 Douglas will close on Saturday 10 October from 8am for up to nine days to allow carriageway surfacing to take place. More in the View: orlo.uk/kCUgx

This image shows two workers with shovels working on resurfacing a road

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 05/10/2026

Looking for work or a better-paid job? Local services across South Lanarkshire offer training, advice and support to help you find work, develop your skills, and understand your employment rights. For more information: orlo.uk/B3Hw3

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 05/10/2026

A range of activities are taking place across South Lanarkshire for Challenge Poverty Week 2026. Launched in 2013, the annual event takes place from today, Monday 5 October, to Sunday 11 October. More details in the View: orlo.uk/6Mf8E

This is a graphic to highlight Challenge Poverty Week which takes place from 5 to 11 October 2026 with text including the dates

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 05/10/2026

A healthy, well- balanced diet helps to keep you active, strong and healthy and helps to prevent diet-related illness. If you are worrying about food there are different organisations that are able to support you. More information: orlo.uk/NopiK

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 04/10/2026

Having enough money to get by can be a big issue for people. Check out our money section on how you may be able to get more money in, either through benefits or fair work, and how you might be able to cut your bills in some ways. Find out more information here: orlo.uk/yZfnf

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 02/10/2026

Communities will be able to learn how they can generate community wealth at a free workshop later this month, in which experts from across the community energy sector will explain the opportunities available to local groups. Find out more in The View... orlo.uk/jLQ2l

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 02/10/2026

Scotland's Climate Forests film has been launched highlighting the planting of trees and woodlands across Central Scotland including the council's work as part of the Clyde Climate Forest initiatives which has planted five million trees across Glasgow City Region in 5 years orlo.uk/TjL3D

more trees being planted as part of Clyde Climate Forest initiative

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 02/10/2026

A range of events and activities are taking place across South Lanarkshire during Challenge Poverty Week. Check out our calendar to see what’s happening near you, how you can get involved and what support is available across our communities. Find out more: orlo.uk/yOpIA

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 02/10/2026

Climate Action Strathaven has been turning local ideas into practical action. It recently ran Retrofit Strathaven to help local people make their homes warmer, more comfortable, energy efficient and sustainable - for more details and how to get project funding are in the View orlo.uk/UyTTv

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 01/10/2026

Healthy Valleys, which is committed to reducing health inequalities in rural South Lanarkshire, is set to move forward with its latest project Gear Up which has been made possible with windfarm funding. Read more in the View orlo.uk/CUB8X

group of cyclists out and about thanks to Healthy Valleys Gear Up programme

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 01/10/2026

South Lanarkshire Council is celebrating International Day of Older People which takes place today. The theme this year is What's on Your Doorstep - and Seniors Together provide lots of support, activities and information for older people in South Lanarkshire. More in the View: orlo.uk/fUeaN

This image shows council staff, members of Seniors Together and Councillor Eileen Logan outside council HQ with a banner that says Celebrate International Day of Older People

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 30/09/2026

A new Families First Team will provide practical support for children, young people and families in their homes and communities across South Lanarkshire. The team will work alongside existing social work, family support and community services. More details in the View: orlo.uk/y61z6

This image shows Councillors Margaret Walker and Kirsty Williams with Professor Soumen Sengupta and Aine McRea in front of the South Lanarkshire coat of arms

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 30/09/2026

Woodside Primary in Hamilton has come up with a hard-hitting poster to encourage drivers to turn their engines off when they stop outside the school gates. The move comes following complaints from locals about engine idling at drop off and pick up times. Read more in the View orlo.uk/Ayov6

Councillor Robert Brown, the Chair of the council's Community and Enterprise Resources Committee and Woodside Primary School P7 pupil and JRSO Lacey standing next to the engine idling campaign banner with her winning design

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 30/09/2026

We're hiring: Class Teacher (Gaelic Medium), Mount Cameron Primary School. Please note: the successful applicant must be a fluent Gaelic speaker for immersion. Apply by Sunday 11 October 2026. Find out more and apply: orlo.uk/S67Qu

South Lanarkshire Council. Join our team. South Lanarkshire landmarks including Chatelherault Country Park, Tinto Hill, Hamilton Mausoleum, Council Headquarters building in Hamilton, Centre West shopping centre in East Kilbride, New Lanark, Hamilton Town House, Rutherglen Town Hall, St Nicholas Church in Lanark, David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre, Garrion Bridge, Corn Exchange in Biggar, Whitelee Wind Farm, Falls of Clyde and James Hamilton Heritage Park.

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 30/09/2026

Want to know how your council has been doing? Every year, we publish details of our performance under each of the six Council Plan Outcomes. More details at orlo.uk/Y9ypV

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 29/09/2026

Did you know that in 2025-26, 75.9% of Housing Options interventions resulted in Homelessness being prevented, which exceeded our target of 70%. For more performance information, go to orlo.uk/5WnSu

Infographic showing homelessness prevention rates of 60.0% for 2024-25 and 75.9% for 2025-26 against a 70.0% target.

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 29/09/2026

The Local Action Fund will once again see £1 million being spent across South Lanarkshire’s 20 council wards. Each ward has £50,000 allocated to it, with the spend approved by the Executive Committee, following input from local councillors. More details in the View: orlo.uk/8kw9s

This image shows hanging baskets in the town of Uddingston

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 29/09/2026

What better time could there be than during Climate Week to encourage everyone to apply for a new grant that supports projects contributing to Net Zero goals. Find out more about the funding in the View orlo.uk/NA5Ja

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 29/09/2026

We're hiring a Grounds Mechanic based at Strathaven Grounds Depot. Candidates must have completed a modern apprenticeship and hold an SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Land-Based or Horticultural Engineering, or a related discipline. Apply by 7 October 2026 Find out more: orlo.uk/UnOr7

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