Douglas Community Council

01/09/2026

Do you want to help shape the key priorities for the council for the next five years?

Consultation is now underway on the plan, which sets out the vision and values, and priorities for the future.

Complete the below survey and have your say.

It only takes a minute or two.

https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/aa92b55c-13b2-4e0b-81ff-ddc31093404f

You can find out more here http://www.southlanarkshireview.scot/news/article/3004/Have_your_say_on_Council_Plan

26/08/2026

South Lanarkshire Council Community Council Elections will take place Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Nomination forms should be returned no later than 4pm on 10 September 2026. You can return by email or posting to the address below.

Residents of voting age who are on the electoral register and meet the qualifying criteria can be nominated by a proposer and seconder for membership of their Community Council.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200168/getting_involved_in_your_community/594/community_councils/2

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/15738/nomination_form

You can return the form by email: [email protected]
Alternatively, return by post to:
Finance and Corporate Resources, Administration, and Legal Services
Floor 2 Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA

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24/08/2026

*update*
Please note change to Community Council meeting date which will now take place on Monday 7th September. Deadline for micro-grant applications remains 31st August.

It’s a busy week ahead with consultation events and a community clean-up!

With a full calendar of activities planned for September, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved or volunteer.

We hope to see you at the Community Woodlands Open Day on Thursday and the Community Clean-Up on Saturday.

Come along, get involved, and help make a difference in our community!

If you’d like to find out more about the different activities going on please get in touch with Katrina on 07525 687964 😎

19/08/2026

We hope you enjoy watching the transformation of the Kirk Brae path in our video.

Thanks to our Chair Brian, for capturing the journey.

11/08/2026

Tomorrow marks the official opening of the refurbished Kirk Brae path. This project has improved access for residents and visitors, creating a safer and more enjoyable route for everyone to use.

We would like to thank Clyde Wind Farm Fund, South Lanarkshire Renewable Energy Fund and BayWa r.e for their financial support, along with Douglas & Angus Estate for providing access permission.

We hope everyone enjoys using this path which plays an important part of Douglas’s heritage.

05/08/2026

NOTICE

South Lanarkshire Council Community Council Elections – Thursday 22nd October 2026.

The next General Election for all established Community Councils across South Lanarkshire will be held on Thursday 22 October.

The Community Council Elections will be carried out in terms of the amended Scheme for establishment of Community Councils.
All current Community Councillors will stand down from their respective Community Councils from midnight on Wednesday 21st October 2026. They are eligible for re-election under the amended terms and conditions.

Residents of voting age who are on the electoral register and meet the qualifying criteria can be nominated by a proposer and seconder for membership of their Community Council by completing a nomination form and returning it to the Community Council Liaison Officer no later than 4pm on 10 September 2026.

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/info/200168/getting_involved_in_your_community/594/community_councils/2

https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/15738/nomination_form

You can return the form by email: [email protected]
Alternatively, return by post to:
Finance and Corporate Resources, Administration, and Legal Services
Floor 2 Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA

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22/07/2026

NHS Lanarkshire is inviting young people (13 to 25) and parents/carers to complete a short survey about alcohol, va**ng, ni****ne products, and cannabis.

Feedback will help shape resources that support open, informed conversations within families and communities.

Please feel free to share.

21/07/2026

With summer in full swing there’s lots happening in the community over the coming weeks…from activities and groups to community support and social opportunities please take a look at the latest calendar to see what’s going on…and please share with family and friends.

If have an event or activity you’d like to include or if you’d like to find out more about the different activities going on please get in touch with Katrina on 07525 687964 😎

Please see individual event and activity information below.

19/06/2026

📣 Glespin Play Park Upgrade – Have Your Say! 🛝🌳

The survey for the upgrade of Glespin Play Park is now LIVE! 🙌

This is our chance as a community to help shape the future of our park and make sure it becomes a space our children, families and future generations can enjoy for years to come. 🩵

We would really encourage everyone in Glespin and the surrounding local community to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Whether you have children, grandchildren, use the park, walk past it, or simply want to see investment and improvements in our village your opinion matters.

The more responses we receive, the stronger our community voice will be. 🗣️✨

Please complete the survey and help us by sharing this post far and wide let’s show what Glespin can do when we all get behind something! 💪

👇 Survey link below 👇

https://forms.office.com/e/k6W5YfzAcA

18/06/2026

*Calendar updated*
Thank you to everyone who shared events & activities taking place over the summer to be included in our calendar.

We plan to share the calendar monthly and hope it will become a central resource for all that is happening across the community.

Please get in touch with Katrina if you have an event or activity you would like to add.

[email protected]