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

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.

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.

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

MOTORISTS would have benefited from improved roads if South Lanarkshire Council had taken-up Conservative plans to increase spending on surface maintenance and repairs.

Pot-holed and cracked carriageways are a familiar problem for drivers after the severe winter weather.

EVERY household in South Lanarkshire will be hit by the maximum-possible rise in council tax as only the Conservative Group voted against the SNP administration’s raid on residents’ pockets.

The three per cent increase applies to all bands and will take effect from April.

CONSERVATIVE councillors forced South Lanarkshire’s SNP administration to abandon its plans to scrap adult day care services.

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE'S Conservative councillors will oppose plans to raise the council tax by the maximum allowed three per cent.

Under proposals set to be introduced by the county’s SNP administration, April would see every household hit with the biggest possible council tax increase.