NURSERY providers fearing for the future of their businesses deserve better than to be ignored by South Lanarkshire Council.

A CONSERVATIVE move to invest an extra £2.1 million fixing South Lanarkshire roads was blocked by SNP, independent and Liberal Democrat councillors.

The bid involved reallocating money that was previously earmarked for other uses but had gone unspent.

CONSERVATIVE councillors ensured Hamilton-area patients will benefit from a new intermediate care facility while insisting changes across South Lanarkshire must only be decided when specific local plans are available.

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.