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University presents statue to council

The council has been presented with a beautiful statue to mark the creation of Scotland's largest modern university - the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).Read

Sky is the limit for high-rise recycling

A pilot scheme to provide recycling facilities specifically aimed at high rise tower blocks has shown a marked increase in the amount of material not ending up going to landfill.Read

Pupils experience world of work

More than 170 4th year pupils at Lanark Grammar have been out of school this week - learning more about the world of work.Read

350 party at their leisure

More than 350 children and adults have celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Coalburn Leisure Complex.Read

Boost for local food and drink

Boosting sales of locally-produced food and drink is the long-term aim of a new project to raise their profile, target potential suppliers and purchasers and secure new supply opportunities.Read

Junior road safety officers on a role

South Lanarkshire's army of Junior Road Safety Officers have been finding out exactly what their role entails at an information session held at Chatelherault Country Park.Read

Give military fitness a sporting chance

Disengaged young people from across South Lanarkshire have been taking part in a weekly Army style training session.Read

DVD gang boosts healthy eating

The launch of a DVD promoting healthy eating amongst primary school children has been brought to life by the 'Go Fresh Gang'.Read

Enterprising school up for top award

Stonelaw High School has been shortlisted for the Best Social Enterprise in Schools Award in the prestigious Enterprising Solutions Awards.Read

Dramatic approach to fireworks safety

A hard-hitting play highlighting the dangers of fireworks is touring secondary schools across South Lanarkshire.Read

Art of fundraising comes to town

Finding the money to put your plans into action can be a major challenge, especially when you would rather be getting on with your activity than fundraising for it. Read

Provost's diary - 7 October

At 9.45am this morning Provost Russell Clearie MBE will be at the South Lanarkshire Carers Network Carers Consultation and 10th Anniversary Celebration at Council Headquarters in Hamilton.Read

Best party ever with Jake and Elwood

Jake and Elwood will be hitting the Town House stage in Hamilton this Friday with a fun-filled tribute to the famous Blues Brothers.Read

There are thousands of pounds of grants and funds available to voluntary arts organisations but how do you get access to the cash.Many individuals and organisations just don't know where to start with their funding application so to give them a boost the council has set up a workshop in Rutherglen Town Hall on Tuesday 7 October from 7-9pm.Staff will be on hand to offer you advice on the dos and don'ts when filling in an application and will guide you through the steps you need to take to locate and apply for grant programmes that you qualify for.The workshop is free but pre-booking is essential so please book now as places are limited.Booking forms and more information can be obtained by contacting Claire Diggle, Arts Development Officer on 01698 452176 or email claire.diggle@southlanarkshire.gov.ukRead