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.

A LACK of action from the SNP Government has dismayed a Clydesdale councillor fighting to keep a residential care home in Biggar.

As people across our county slow down for a well-deserved festive break, we look back on an incredible year for South Lanarkshire’s Conservatives.

A CONSERVATIVE councillor has spoken of his concern at reports a bank failed to spot suspicious activity that conned local football club Hamilton Accies out of nearly £1 million.

Local newspaper the Hamilton Advertiser described the club as "at war" with the Royal Bank of Scotland. 

CONSERVATIVE councillors have called on the Royal Bank of Scotland to live up to its responsibilities and protect its local services across South Lanarkshire.

It follows an announcement RBS bosses will shut seven branches in the area.

CONSERVATIVE councillors joined a Shelter Scotland stall in Hamilton to support the charity’s campaign against homelessness.

More than 2,000 homeless applications were made in South Lanarkshire last year, with 651 households - including 522 children - living in temporary accommodation.

LARKHALL'S Conservative councillor Richard Nelson has secured a lifeline for a threatened rural bus service.

The #73 route between Crawford and Lesmahagow was set to be withdrawn on 22 December, leaving people in the communities facing difficulties getting around.

CONSERVATIVE Rutherglen councillor Jared Wark blasted the SNP government for failing to allow fracking, despite clear advice it could be done safely and bring huge economic benefits to communities.