Councillor Julia Marrs, SNP, Clydesdale North

28/05/2026

21/05/2026

Road closure for relining works, Lanark, so done ahead of Lanimers!

01/05/2026

If you organise an event celebrating your community’s history, identity and traditions, you may be eligible for council support. The council's recent Budget for People and Place in South Lanarkshire included £200,000 of new funding for existing or new gala days or festivals.
https://orlo.uk/o9lK3

20/04/2026

Further road closures coming up.
Russell Rd, Lanark, 11th May for up to 11 days. Resurfacing works
A706, Harelaw to Silverbirch House, 30th April for 1 day, carriageway patching prior to dressing
Whitelees Rd, Cleghorn, 16th May for up to 5 days, for SW to repair a burst water main

18/04/2026

Only ONE WEEK to go! ⏳
Lanark Medieval Celebration is almost here—and the town is getting ready to step back in time.
Join us for a day filled with:
⚔️ Combat & knights
🛠️ Living history demonstrations
🎶 Music & storytelling
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun
Don’t miss this unforgettable day in the heart of Lanark.
📅 Saturday 25 April | 11am–3pm
🎟️ Free event

15/04/2026

Upcoming road restrictions.

Hope Street, Lanark. No waiting or loading, 8am till 12pm Friday 17th April, between junction with A73 Bloomgate and Waterloo Road. Gulley cleaning works.

Lanark to Forth road, road closure, for surface dressing works.8am 26th May for up to 3 days.

10/04/2026

🚀 SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL GRANT – NOW OPEN 🚀

Are you a South Lanarkshire‑based business looking to grow, invest, or future‑proof?

Applications are now open for the South Lanarkshire Business Growth Grant (SLBGG), a South Lanarkshire Council grant designed to support established businesses to strengthen sustainability and drive long‑term growth.

✅ Create new jobs
✅ Grow business turnover
✅ Reduce energy use
✅ Support progress toward Net Zero

💷 What funding is available?

The SLBGG can cover 50% of eligible project costs (excluding VAT), with:
🔹 Up to £20,000 for capital expenditure or infrastructure improvements
🔹 Up to £5,000 for specialist consultancy, staff training, or exhibitions and trade shows
🔹 Minimum award: £5,000 (project costs must be at least £10,000)

👥 Who can apply?
The grant is open to micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises based in South Lanarkshire that have been trading for at least 12 months.

📝 How to apply
The first step is to meet with a Business Adviser at Business Gateway Lanarkshire. Following this discussion, eligible businesses will receive the online application form.

📄 Full details and grant guidelines are available here:
👉 https://orlo.uk/jSF6X

📣 Thinking about investing in your business? This could help make it happen.

Funding is competitive and discretionary, so early planning is encouraged.

👉 Please share with a local business who might benefit.

25/03/2026

Free swimming is to be offered to everyone under the age of 16 across South Lanarkshire.
An investment of £250,000 will remove any financial barriers to participation and encourages children and young people to engage in regular physical activity.
More details in the View:
https://orlo.uk/aEjWD