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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 2026-2027 alone.
https://orlo.uk/L95J0
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Trees for Cities is working in partnership with the Council and The Clyde Climate Forest to plant trees at the edge of Calderglen Country Park near Colonsay. They want to gauge community interest in tree planting and ask for your feedback on aspects such as tree species and location of the trees.
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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"Rejoicify" at the sight of East Kilbride Central Library's new Wicked Books display to celebrate the release of "Wicked: For Good"! Who can say if they've been changed for the better but they have been changed for good! 🎵🌠 
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Look! It's wicked books on display at East Kilbride Central Library! 💚💗
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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We are holding a further public engagement session on proposals for new council homes in Westwood Hill, East Kilbride.

Residents are invited to attend Westwood Parish Church, Belmont Drive, EK, G75 8HD on Thursday 27 November 2025 at 6pm to hear more about the proposals and give their views.
November 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Dollan Aqua Centre, Alexander Buchanan Campbell, East Kilbride, Scotland, UK, 1968
November 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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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
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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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
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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
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 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...
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
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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
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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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
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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
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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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
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East Kilbride railway station, July 1985. Pic: Adrian Nicholls
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Paws & Pages is coming to East Kilbride Central Library 🐾📚😀 👇
www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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*Customer Notice*
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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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
November 5, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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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
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
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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...
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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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...
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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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