Environment Archives - Lanarkshire Telegraph

£80 Sofa Uplift Charge for North Lanarkshire

June 17, 2026

North Lanarkshire Council will implement an £80 charge for the collection of items containing persistent organic pollutants, such as sofas and armchairs. This fee

Environment

Douglas Valley tourism plan is on track

March 26, 2026

by Digital Reporter

The £14.5m Douglas Valley project aims to transform the area into a national outdoor recreation destination over 10-15 years. Phase one includes developing community

Environment

North Lanarkshire Open Space Survey

January 18, 2026

by Digital Reporter

North Lanarkshire values its open spaces for health, biodiversity, and climate initiatives. The council is creating an Open Space Strategy and invites community input

Environment·Lanark

Bird Flu Control Zones near Lanark

November 15, 2025

by Digital Reporter

A case of the H5N1 bird flu strain was confirmed at Whitelees Farm in South Lanarkshire, prompting authorities to establish a 1.8-mile protection zone

Environment·Motherwell

North Lanarkshire to Demolish 48 Lock-Up Garages

August 29, 2025

by Digital Reporter

Due to low demand, North Lanarkshire council are to demolish 48 lock up garages in Watson Street, Motherwell. Councillors approved the project to remove

East Kilbride·Environment·Rutherglen

East Kilbride and Rutherglen Air Quality Improvements

August 17, 2025

by Digital Reporter

Significant air quality improvements have been observed in East Kilbride and Rutherglen, leading to discussions of revoking their Air Quality Management Areas. Enhanced vehicle

Environment·Stonehouse

Work now finished at Stonehouse Fountain

August 16, 2025

by Digital Reporter

A fountain in Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park, Stonehouse, has been restored through efforts by the Friends of Stonehouse Park and South Lanarkshire Council. The