South Lanarkshire Council

This image shows two librarians holding books which cover a range of topics around women's health, including advice about periods and the menopause, ahead of International Women's Day

International Women’s Day takes place on Sunday, and libraries across South Lanarkshire are celebrating in a practical way by adding 465 new books to shelves.
They cover a range of topics around women's health, including advice about periods and the menopause.
More details:
https://orlo.uk/gfeJg

Common Good Consultation: Request to sell 24 square metres of land at Back Row, Hamilton. Land currently forms part of an existing car park for the office development at 82 Muir Street, Hamilton, ML3 6BJ.

View the full notice on our website 👇

https://orlo.uk/9zx8Q

Learning helps. Support matters. Period positive South Lanarkshire. Can Do Community. South Lanarkshire Partnership stronger together. Images of pants and period products - towels, tampons and a menstrual cup.

Using the books available in our libraries is a great way to learn more about periods and women’s health.

By building understanding, we can better support partners, family members, friends and colleagues in everyday life.

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.

We are looking to recruit Facilities Assistants in catering and cleaning positions in various locations across South Lanarkshire.

🕒 10 to 15 hours per week
💷 £13.33 per hour
📅 Apply by: Tuesday 31 March 2026

Apply online: https://orlo.uk/F5G9l

The young faces of our School Attendance campaign have joined the Chair of Education, Councillor Lynsey Hamilton, to give a shout-out to school. The trio has been starring as 'classroom superheroes' in a series of adverts in recent weeks.
Read more here:https://orlo.uk/dR6cq
#EverySchoolDayMatters

Today is World Book Day - a global celebration of books and reading.
Young people at schools across South Lanarkshire have been celebrating by sharing their joy of characters and stories from their favourite books.
Have a great World Book Day!

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Tender Opportunity – Recycling & Reuse | East Kilbride Centre West
We’re seeking a contractor to uplift, transport, repurpose and store reclaimed materials from the Centre West demolition, supporting our circular economy goals.
Deadline: 19 March 2026.
To find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/vr7RJ

Rocco Johnstone and Lucy Flannigan from Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in East Kilbride, presented with their winning Go Fresh Poster designs by Councillor Robert Brown, the Chair of the council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Committee

Winning Go Fresh Poster design by Rocco Johnstone from Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in East Kilbride

Rocco Johnstone, a talented P4 pupil from Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School in East Kilbride, has won the first ever Go Fresh Poster Competition, showcasing creativity and enthusiasm for Healthy Eating. Read all about the competition in the View
https://orlo.uk/4Joja

Diversion in place : High Common Rd, A726 Strathaven Rd, A725 Kingsway, A725 Expressway, B7012, Douglas Street, Sydes Brae (Blantyre), Parkneuk Rd and Newhousemill Rd.

🚧 Road closure: Newhousemill Road, East Kilbride 🚧

Newhousemill Road is closed until Wednesday 25 March, due to bridge damage from a road traffic accident.

This one's for men too.... Period positive South Lanarkshire. Can Do Community. South Lanarkshire Partnership stronger together. Images of pants and period products - towels, tampons and a menstrual cup.

Periods, menopause and women’s health affect partners, friends, daughters, colleagues and teammates.

Our libraries have books aimed at men who want to understand more and support those around them. Free period products are available if needed.

⚠️ Newhousemill Road, East Kilbride/Hamilton has been closed due to damage caused to the bridge after a RTI.

A diversion is in place via Sydes Brae and Stoneymeadow Road.

The drop-in event takes place on Thursday 19 March from 10am to 2pm in the Banqueting Hall at South Lanarkshire Council HQ, Almada Street, Hamilton.
More in the View:
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/view/news/ar...

Hosted by Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services, the roles which are available include full time and seasonal Grounds Operatives, Street Cleansing, Facilities Cleaning, Facilities Catering and Facilities School Crossing posts.

An upcoming Jobs Fair will feature a host of opportunities in various roles across South Lanarkshire Council.

View the full notice on our website - https://orlo.uk/3TaCl

South Lanarkshire Council Community Asset Transfer Notice graphic featuring illustrated people, buildings, and community activities, with the Can Do Community logo on a colourful gradient background.

A Community Asset Transfer request has been made to South Lanarkshire Council under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.

The request is a 25 year lease for Pavilion and football pitches, Belstane Road, Moor Park, Carluke, ML8 4BG.

Already paying by Direct Debit? You’re automatically included in the draw.

Sign up today: https://orlo.uk/1Fe7h

Council Tax bills will be delivered between Friday 13 March and Wednesday 18 March.

View over a persons shoulder with their hand on the laptop, image on laptop is blurred

Win a year’s free Council Tax!

Over 100,000 people in South Lanarkshire already pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit. It’s the safest and easiest way to pay.

If you sign up by 1 April, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a full year without Council Tax payments.

Books, converations and support. Period positive South Lanarkshire. Can Do Community. South Lanarkshire Partnership stronger together. Images of pants and period products - towels, tampons and a menstrual cup.

To mark International Women’s Day, our libraries are showcasing new books on periods, menopause and women’s health – alongside free period products.

Drop in and have a browse. Remember that period products are free in our libraries and available when you need them.

Diamond Wedding couple Charlie and Margaret Keenan with Depute Provost Bert Thomson and Deputy Lieutenant for Lanarkshire Janet Low

Being cooperative adds up to 60 years of marriage as Diamond Wedding couple Charlie and Margaret Keenan reflect on when they first met. Read more in the View https://orlo.uk/4D7CS

Apply by Tuesday 10 March

Find out more and apply 👉 https://orlo.uk/2XIFd

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.

We are seeking to recruit a Legal Services Adviser.

You’ll help lead a high-performing team, providing expert legal advice and representation to the Council.

Candidates must be enrolled solicitors with a current, unrestricted Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate.

Drop in on Thursday 5 March between 6.00pm and 6.30pm to Hamilton Palace Grounds Bowling Pavilion, Motehill, Hamilton, ML3 6BY, and meet our Family Connection Team and speak to our Community Short Break Carers about their experiences.

We’re looking for Community Short Break Carers to provide vital support to families who need a helping hand.

You will care for the same child one weekend a month.

Interested?

A child in a school uniform, holding hands with their parent while crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing.

📚 Is your child due to start school in August this year?

Registration is open for children turning 5 between 1 Mar 2026 and 28 Feb 2027
If you haven’t registered yet, complete the online form to enrol your child, then your catchment school will be in touch with you

👉 https://orlo.uk/VyJm5

Pubs and bars across South Lanarkshire will have the option to open later during World Cup football matches this summer.
In some circumstances, they will be able to remain open until 30 minutes after the end of games.
Full details in the View:
https://orlo.uk/2PShr

Periods happen. Support should too. Period positive South Lanarkshire. Can Do Community. South Lanarkshire Partnership stronger together. Images of pants and period products - towels, tampons and a menstrual cup.

Free period products are available in our public libraries – every day, not just for International Women’s Day.

✔ Free
✔ No questions
✔ Take what you need

Because access to period products is about dignity, equality and wellbeing.

All events and training listings | South Lanarkshire Council Passenger Transport Service DPS Would you like to work with the council to provide taxi services for children and protected adults, if yes, then please join this online meeting as we walk you through the process to be added to this DPS

Bidding for South Lanarkshire Council's Passenger Transport Service DPS?

Join our online session on Thursday 12 March 2026, 4.30–6pm to learn how to use Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) and PCS‑Tender (PCS‑T) and access all the documents you need.

👉 Book here: https://orlo.uk/eUa93

pupils and staff outside Crawforddyke PS

Crawforddyke PS pupils in classroom

A report by HM Inspectors of Education highlighted how impressed they were with the pride that pupils have shown for Crawforddyke Primary School. Read more about the report in the View https://orlo.uk/k49hC