CONSERVATIVE councillors threw their weight behind local communities to protect scenic countryside from being devastated by a proposed quarry.

On Thursday 3rd May's local elections, residents across England will vote to decide who runs their local services - and who manages the money they pay for those council services.

A NEW by-law banning the release of sky lanterns anywhere in South Lanarkshire should be considered as a way to better protect animals and reduce the risk of wildfires.

The call by the area’s Conservative councillors for a report on a possible ban received cross-party support.

CONSERVATIVE councillors slammed South Lanarkshire’s minority SNP administration after it tried to rush-through plans to close four local care homes.

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SCHOOLS across South Lanarkshire would have shared an extra million pounds if proposals by the area’s Conservative councillors had been backed by other parties.

The opposition Tories wanted the council to boost funds available for head teachers throughout the authority.

HAMILTON West and Earnock's Councillor Mark McGeever congratulated pupils from St John Ogilvie High School after the bright youngsters won two awards for an innovative science and engineering project.

Today (3 March 2018) the Conservative Party Chairman Brandon Lewis unveiled the Party’s Respect Pledge. The pledge will apply to all Conservative candidates standing in the local elections this year, ensuring they behave responsibly throughout the election.

Councillor Martin Hose was delighted to present a Volunteer of the Year Award to Gordon Lindsay of Hamilton Rugby Club.