The ownership of Centre West in East Kilbride Town Centre has now transferred back to South Lanarkshire Council. A demolition contractor will begin work in the new year which is crucial to the overall town centre masterplan. More details in the View: https://orlo.uk/pDCYx

Well done to Mr Jardine’s S1 class who finished their phone stands with a week to spare. Great job!

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/0Kyni

We invite all council tenants to give their views on the proposed rent level and council priorities for 2026-27. The survey closes in one week - complete it by Monday 22 December: https://orlo.uk/Rt2RA

In true Swiftie fashion, East Kilbride Central Library have added a few Taylor easter eggs to their Swift Stories display! I'm sure the eagle-eyed fans will spot them! ✨ www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...

The next stage of the masterplan to transform East Kilbride town centre is underway. Centre West will transfer outright ownership back to the council on 30 December, which will allow a demolition contractor to begin work which is crucial to the overall masterplan. More info: https://orlo.uk/MQpUJ

East Kilbride Central Library hosted their first Paws and Pages event last Saturday and Della the Therapet lapped up all the treats and cuddles from all that attended!🐾

Civic space inside a roundabout in East Kilbride, 1960s. Pic: IRJ Woods Collection

ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/scotrail-timetable-changes-bring-electric-trains-to-east-kilbride.html #burntisland #cathcart #class_156 #class_380 #drem #dunbar #dunfermline #EastCoastMainLine #EastKilbride #edinburgh

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

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.

"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...

Look! It's wicked books on display at East Kilbride Central Library! 💚💗

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.

Dollan Aqua Centre, Alexander Buchanan Campbell, East Kilbride, Scotland, UK, 1968

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

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.

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

One month to go: East Kilbride–Glasgow line just weeks away from electric trains 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...

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

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

Fire testing specialist United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) has broken ground on a multi-million pound expansion at its East Kilbride testing facility.

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

Our school captains were very proud to represent Duncanrig at the East Kilbride Remembrance service today. It was a very moving event.

East Kilbride railway station, July 1985. Pic: Adrian Nicholls

Paws & Pages is coming to East Kilbride Central Library 🐾📚😀 👇 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...

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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

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):

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...

"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...

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Game Day. ⚔️​ The Gladiators Men are back home and ready for battle as they face the Bristol Flyers tonight at Playsport! ​ ​ 📍 Playsport, East Kilbride​ 🕑 7.30PM​ 🆚 Bristol Flyers​ 🎟️ app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboar... @eastkilbride.bsky.social

Watch: First electric train test run on East Kilbride line https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/watch-first-electric-train-test-run-on-east-kilbride-line.html #busby #class_380 #EastKilbride #hairmyres #NetworkRail #NetworkRailScotland #scotland #ScotRail

By order of the Traitors, you have been summoned to East Kilbride Central Library to take out a book from their new display! So are you a Traitor or a Faithful? 🎭 www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/info/82/east...

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@eastkilbride.bsky.social another game on Friday at PlaySport. app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboar...

This might be the best kept secret at East Kilbride. If you are in or near the area, Scotland's only professional basketball club is on your doorstep. The women's team are in action today at PlaySport. Tip off is at 4pm - get your tickets here app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Dashboar...

Do you have an SVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent? We're looking for people of all ages, to join our Care at Home Team in the East Kilbride area. If you're passionate about care and delivering services of the highest quality, we offer variety, development, and career opportunities.

We are Period Positive at… Our Local Libraries Libraries across South Lanarkshire are delighted to provide free period products, if you require products pop down to your local library where you can grab what you need! To find your nearest location https://orlo.uk/2RcDE

BygoneCon returns this Saturday at East Kilbride Central Library! Explore local history, meet community groups, collectors & experts, and uncover the stories that shaped South Lanarkshire. Free entry, 10am–4pm. #BygoneCon www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/news/article...

Join us in East Kilbride Central Library on Saturday for our fifth Heritage and Local History Convention, BygoneCon! Find out more at www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/news/article...