East Kilbride
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General information and reposts for the town of East Kilbride in Scotland. Run by @kris.scot
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Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://orlo.uk/0X48i
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://orlo.uk/0X48i
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://orlo.uk/0X48i
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://orlo.uk/0X48i
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St Leonards Library Adult Reading Competition. Starting the 17th of November 2025 and finishing the 5th of January 2026. Read for fun and fame, ignite your competitiveness and win a prize at the end.
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
St Leonards Library Adult Reading Competition. Starting the 17th of November 2025 and finishing the 5th of January 2026. Read for fun and fame, ignite your competitiveness and win a prize at the end.
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To celebrate Book Week Scotland, we’re hosting a Writer’s Workshop led by Raymond Burke. This is a free event and booking is essential. Please use the link to book your place:
Https://southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/118959614/130796661,1
Https://southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/118959614/130796661,1
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
To celebrate Book Week Scotland, we’re hosting a Writer’s Workshop led by Raymond Burke. This is a free event and booking is essential. Please use the link to book your place:
Https://southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/118959614/130796661,1
Https://southlanarkshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/WPAC/EVSESENQ/118959614/130796661,1
One month to go: East Kilbride–Glasgow line just weeks away from electric trains
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/one-mon...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/one-mon...
One month to go: East Kilbride–Glasgow line just weeks away from electric trains
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow are just weeks away from experiencing the benefits of a cleaner, quieter and more reliable railway, as the electrification of the line enters it...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
One month to go: East Kilbride–Glasgow line just weeks away from electric trains
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/one-mon...
www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/one-mon...
SP Energy Networks to carry out overnight works on East Kilbride Expressway to upgrade electricity network (overnight works from 24 November to 19 December)
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area...
Overnight works on East Kilbride Expressway to upgrade electricity network
The improvements are part of SP Energy Networks’ mission to enhance network capacity and resilience.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
SP Energy Networks to carry out overnight works on East Kilbride Expressway to upgrade electricity network (overnight works from 24 November to 19 December)
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area...
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Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-2027 alone.
https://orlo.uk/W4JGJ
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-2027 alone.
https://orlo.uk/W4JGJ
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-2027 alone.
https://orlo.uk/W4JGJ
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-2027 alone.
https://orlo.uk/W4JGJ
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Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the latest version of the council’s Local Transport Strategy.
The strategy, which covers the period from 2025 to 2035, will be used to guide the transport actions and priorities of South Lanarkshire Council.
More details:
https://orlo.uk/rhhOw
The strategy, which covers the period from 2025 to 2035, will be used to guide the transport actions and priorities of South Lanarkshire Council.
More details:
https://orlo.uk/rhhOw
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on the latest version of the council’s Local Transport Strategy.
The strategy, which covers the period from 2025 to 2035, will be used to guide the transport actions and priorities of South Lanarkshire Council.
More details:
https://orlo.uk/rhhOw
The strategy, which covers the period from 2025 to 2035, will be used to guide the transport actions and priorities of South Lanarkshire Council.
More details:
https://orlo.uk/rhhOw
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Fire testing specialist United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has broken ground on a multi-million pound expansion at its East Kilbride testing facility.
Work starts on East Kilbride fire testing facility expansion
Fire testing specialist United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has broken ground on a multi-million pound expansion at its East Kilbride testing facility.
www.scottishconstructionnow.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Fire testing specialist United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has broken ground on a multi-million pound expansion at its East Kilbride testing facility.
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Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://orlo.uk/i2NHt
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://orlo.uk/i2NHt
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://orlo.uk/i2NHt
A public consultation has now opened as 17 savings options have been tabled to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next 2 years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
https://orlo.uk/i2NHt
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Our school captains were very proud to represent Duncanrig at the East Kilbride Remembrance service today. It was a very moving event.
November 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Our school captains were very proud to represent Duncanrig at the East Kilbride Remembrance service today. It was a very moving event.
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East Kilbride railway station, July 1985. Pic: Adrian Nicholls
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
East Kilbride railway station, July 1985. Pic: Adrian Nicholls
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Paws & Pages is coming to East Kilbride Central Library 🐾📚😀 👇
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Paws & Pages is coming to East Kilbride Central Library 🐾📚😀 👇
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
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*Customer Notice*
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
*Customer Notice*
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Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.
A public consultation has now opened with 17 savings options, to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next two years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/WG8at
A public consultation has now opened with 17 savings options, to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next two years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/WG8at
November 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Everyone in South Lanarkshire has the chance to get involved as the council sets its budget for next year.
A public consultation has now opened with 17 savings options, to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next two years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/WG8at
A public consultation has now opened with 17 savings options, to help bridge a £36 million gap over the next two years, with £14m needed in 2026-27 alone.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/WG8at
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The incident - which police have released no further details on - happened near to the Whirlies Roundabout, East Kilbride.
Images of man who could provide information after incident on East Kilbride bus
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The incident - which police have released no further details on - happened near to the Whirlies Roundabout, East Kilbride.
JMB Travel are launching a Lindsayfield to Duncanrig school bus from Monday 3rd November (free with under-22 bus pass):
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
JMB Travel are launching a Lindsayfield to Duncanrig school bus from Monday 3rd November (free with under-22 bus pass):
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Centre West Public Consultation. Come and have your say in East Kilbride Central Library this Thursday 30th October between 3pm and 7pm.
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Centre West Public Consultation. Come and have your say in East Kilbride Central Library this Thursday 30th October between 3pm and 7pm.
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
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"Oh what a tangled web we weave..." 🕸 The new eight legged library assistant at East Kilbride Central Library is hard at work getting the place ready for Halloween! 🕷 🎃
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"Oh what a tangled web we weave..." 🕸 The new eight legged library assistant at East Kilbride Central Library is hard at work getting the place ready for Halloween! 🕷 🎃
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
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Meanwhile East Kilbride Community Trust is hosting a fantastic community Halloween Party with food trucks, a tombola, a silent disco, scary story sessions, costume competitions and marshmallow toasting by the fire. buff.ly/6pYX7bv
October 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Meanwhile East Kilbride Community Trust is hosting a fantastic community Halloween Party with food trucks, a tombola, a silent disco, scary story sessions, costume competitions and marshmallow toasting by the fire. buff.ly/6pYX7bv
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REMINDER
Members of the public will be able to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.
A drop-in session will be held at East Kilbride Central Library from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 30 October.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/zyzsz
Members of the public will be able to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.
A drop-in session will be held at East Kilbride Central Library from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 30 October.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/zyzsz
October 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
REMINDER
Members of the public will be able to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.
A drop-in session will be held at East Kilbride Central Library from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 30 October.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/zyzsz
Members of the public will be able to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.
A drop-in session will be held at East Kilbride Central Library from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 30 October.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/zyzsz
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Have your say in East Kilbride South.
Let us know what actions you would like to see that would bring change to your local community.
Take part in our short survey: https://orlo.uk/bvAMa
The survey closes at 5pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025.
Let us know what actions you would like to see that would bring change to your local community.
Take part in our short survey: https://orlo.uk/bvAMa
The survey closes at 5pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025.
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Have your say in East Kilbride South.
Let us know what actions you would like to see that would bring change to your local community.
Take part in our short survey: https://orlo.uk/bvAMa
The survey closes at 5pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025.
Let us know what actions you would like to see that would bring change to your local community.
Take part in our short survey: https://orlo.uk/bvAMa
The survey closes at 5pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025.
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A developer is currently consulting on plans to transform a former Rolls-Royce engine maintenance site in East Kilbride into a new mixed-use neighbourhood featuring 148 homes and 20 small business units.
148 new homes planned at former Rolls-Royce site in East Kilbride
A developer is currently consulting on plans to transform a former Rolls-Royce engine maintenance site in East Kilbride into a new mixed-use neighbourhood featuring 148 homes and 20 small business units.
www.scottishconstructionnow.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A developer is currently consulting on plans to transform a former Rolls-Royce engine maintenance site in East Kilbride into a new mixed-use neighbourhood featuring 148 homes and 20 small business units.
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Why are we still waiting for Better Buses? 🚌
In Sept, SPT finally approved plans to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 👏
But the Scottish Government are now holding things up! 😠
Watch & share our new animation and 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀 to demand action👇
📨 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde/#email
In Sept, SPT finally approved plans to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 👏
But the Scottish Government are now holding things up! 😠
Watch & share our new animation and 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀 to demand action👇
📨 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde/#email
Why are we still waiting for Better Buses?
YouTube video by Get Glasgow Moving
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Why are we still waiting for Better Buses? 🚌
In Sept, SPT finally approved plans to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 👏
But the Scottish Government are now holding things up! 😠
Watch & share our new animation and 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀 to demand action👇
📨 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde/#email
In Sept, SPT finally approved plans to 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 👏
But the Scottish Government are now holding things up! 😠
Watch & share our new animation and 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀 to demand action👇
📨 betterbuses.uk/strathclyde/#email
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Members of the public will be able to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.
A drop-in session will be held at East Kilbride Central Library from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 30 October.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/dvvZV
A drop-in session will be held at East Kilbride Central Library from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 30 October.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/dvvZV
October 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Members of the public will be able to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.
A drop-in session will be held at East Kilbride Central Library from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 30 October.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/dvvZV
A drop-in session will be held at East Kilbride Central Library from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday 30 October.
More info:
https://orlo.uk/dvvZV
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Detailed architectural, landscape, and infrastructure priorities for Chatelherault and Calderglen Country Parks have been outlined following the approval of masterplans designed to cue up significant investment.
More details in the View:
https://orlo.uk/4WVT7
More details in the View:
https://orlo.uk/4WVT7
October 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Detailed architectural, landscape, and infrastructure priorities for Chatelherault and Calderglen Country Parks have been outlined following the approval of masterplans designed to cue up significant investment.
More details in the View:
https://orlo.uk/4WVT7
More details in the View:
https://orlo.uk/4WVT7