Local information, community issues and ways to get involved.
Next Community Council Meeting
Wednesday 28 October 2026
6.30pm–8.30pm
The June Stewart Centre
Main Street
High Blantyre
G72 0DL
This meeting includes our Annual General Meeting. Residents are welcome.
Important community notices
Starting Primary 1 in August 2027?
Register online between 16 and 22 November 2026, instead of January 2027. Nursery pupils still need to register. Read the registration notice and council guidance.
Funding for work with women and girls
Women’s Fund for Scotland offers grants up to £5,000 to eligible organisations. Deadline: 30 October 2026. Read the funding notice and eligibility information.
Coming up in Blantyre
Key dates, events and opportunities from across the site.
Events
8 November: Community Act of Remembrance
14 November: Blantyre Christmas lights switch-on
There are also fireworks events in Hamilton, Halfway and Strathaven in early November.
Have your say
6 November 2026: Objections close on proposed no-waiting restrictions at Glasgow Road and Parkville Drive, Blantyre.
Current — closing date to be confirmed: Have your say on South Lanarkshire’s Council Plan 2027–2032.
Other consultations on schools, local services and national issues are also open.
Community Micro Grants
Next closing date: Monday 26 October 2026.
Small local groups and individuals can ask about grants of up to £500 for projects benefiting people in Blantyre.
Latest from Blantyre
Recent local coverage. External publishers are responsible for their own content.
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE VIEW
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LANARKSHIRE LIVE
Coverage of Lanarkshire, produced by Reach plc.
LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTING SERVICE SOUTH LANARKSHIRE
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Find what you need
Have your say
Consultations, local issues and ways to share your views. View planning applications across Blantyre.
Community directory
Find local organisations, schools and community projects. For healthcare, library times, leisure bookings and support, visit Local Services and Support.
Meeting minutes
Read approved minutes and the public record of Community Council meetings.
Spirit of Blantyre Award
Recognise a person or group making a difference through volunteering, kindness or service to Blantyre.
Need the Community Council to look at something?
Raise a local concern with the Community Council. For bins, roads, lighting, fly-tipping and other council services, use the council reporting service below.
South Lanarkshire Council service
Report a council service problem
Report fly-tipping, missed bins, graffiti, road or street-lighting faults, council housing repairs, noise complaints and other council service issues directly to South Lanarkshire Council.
Reports go directly to South Lanarkshire Council; Blantyre Community Council does not receive or manage them.
Urgent help and crisis support
Emergency, mental-health, domestic-abuse, homelessness, safeguarding and urgent practical-support contacts in one place.
Immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency? Call 999.
Working together for Blantyre
Our original Community Council artwork reflects five shared priorities: environment, living space, safety, kindness and pride, and heritage.
