Schools aim to reopen full-time after government u-turn
After weeks of dithering and confused messages the Scottish Government has announced plans for schools to reopen full-time in August.
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Government must stand by Rolls Royce workers
South Lanarkshire Labour are calling on Scottish and UK Governments to stand behind the workforce at Rolls Royce, as the engineering giant prepares to slash 9,000 jobs across its global operations.
Labour put childcare first in historic budget vote
For the first time in the 24-year history of South Lanarkshire Council, the administration’s Budget proposals have been defeated. (more…)
Larkhall care home closure debated in Parliament but local SNP MSP avoids it
In a lively debate in the Scottish Parliament, Labour MSP Monica Lennon calls for South Lanarkshire care home closures to be halted. (more…)
Developer refuses to accept Whitehill incinerator rejection
The developers of a proposed incinerator in Whitehill have lodged an appeal against South Lanarkshire Council’s decision to refuse planning permission. (more…)
SNP block moves to give all councillors a vote on budget
In a close-run vote in South Lanarkshire Council the SNP controlling group have refused to give budgeting powers to the full council. (more…)
Labour launches campaign to save Larkhall care home
Following South Lanarkshire Council’s decision to close McWhirter House care home in Larkhall, the local Labour Party has launched a campaign to save the council-run facility.
Monica Lennon challenges incinerator developer to respect local community
Monica Lennon MSP has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament welcoming South Lanarkshire Council’s decision to reject a new planning application for an incinerator in Whitehill and “calls on the developer to recognise the wishes of the local community and accept this rejection as final”. (more…)
