Shannon Milmine

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Local Democracy Reporter at Scottish Daily Record

Local Democracy Reporter at Reach PLC

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Plans approved for a transport interchange at an Hairmyres Station

Aug 28, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

Plans to develop a transport interchange at the relocated Hairmyres Station have been given the go-ahead. Councillors on this week’s planning committee (August 27), approved plans to develop a park-and-ride facility with integrated transport facilities at the East Kilbride station. Elected members added a condition to the plans to include a new pedestrian crossing to help facilitate users of both the station and the nearby St James Retail Centre.
Larkhall McDonald's plans given the green-light

Aug 27, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

Plans to develop a McDonald’s drive-thru in Larkhall have been given the go-ahead despite initial recommendations to refuse the application. Councillors at South Lanarkshire’s planning committee yesterday (August 27) knocked back officials when they voted in favour of the fast food restaurant on Borland Drive which is set to generate up to £60,000 in business rates each year for the council to help fund key services, and 120 jobs for the local area.
Plans approved for park and ride facility in East Kilbride

Aug 27, 2024 | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

Plans to develop a transport interchange at the relocated Hairmyres Station have been given the go-ahead. Councillors on this week’s planning committee approved plans to develop a park-and-ride facility with integrated transport facilities at the East Kilbride station. Elected members added a condition to the plans to include a new pedestrian crossing to help facilitate users of both the station and the nearby St James Retail Centre.
Over 95 per cent of South Lanarkshire school leavers last year reached a positive destination

Aug 25, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

South Lanarkshire young people are finding positive destinations when they leave school thanks to a range of initiatives. Councillors on the education resources committee this week learned about the programmes that are available to school pupils to help them into work, apprenticeships and further education which has resulted in 96.9 per cent of school leavers in 2022/23 finding a positive destination.
South Lanarkshire communities can get their share of £155k funding

Aug 24, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

Over £150,000 is available for nine South Lanarkshire communities. A participatory budgeting process has been launched across the area and there is £155,000 in place for local groups in specific areas to launch projects that will boost their local areas.
South Lanarkshire Council enter a partnership to combat health issues

Aug 23, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

South Lanarkshire Council has agreed to work in partnership to tackle health challenges across the area. The local authority has pledged to work with key partners including the University of Strathclyde, NHS Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire to benefit local communities and support residents’ healthcare. The University of Strathclyde and NHS Lanarkshire began their collaboration in 2020 when the health board received ‘University Status’.
South Lanarkshire schools praised by Education Scotland

Aug 21, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

South Lanarkshire schools have received a high rating from Education Scotland following inspections over the past year. During 2023/24, Education Scotland visited 16 schools across the area and more than 97 per cent of the facilities were rated ‘excellent’, ‘very good’ or ‘good’. The successful work of local schools was welcomed by councillors at the education resources committee meeting on Tuesday, August 20. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Plans for a McDonalds in Larkhall to be voted on next week

Aug 21, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

Plans for a £4 million McDonald’s drive-thru in Larkhall will be voted on by councillors next week. Proposals for the new restaurant at Borland Drive will be considered by the planning committee on Tuesday (August 27), however council officials have recommended that they refuse the plans.
New South Lanarkshire care home praised

Aug 21, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

South Lanarkshire councillors have praised the progress of a newly-opened care hub in Blantyre. At the social work resources committee today (August 21), elected members heard of the fantastic work that is being carried out at the Blantyre LiFE Care Campus which opened its doors last year.
South Lanarkshire Council crack down on littering

Aug 19, 2024 | dailyrecord.co.uk | Shannon Milmine

South Lanarkshire councillors are encouraging residents to report littering as it continues to be a problem across the area. The council is stamping down on the bad practice and is encouraging locals to respect their local surroundings. Two local councillors are urging the public to make use of the facilities available to discard litter correctly. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.