CONTROVERSIAL plans to upgrade Stewartfield Way in East Kilbride have passed the latest hurdle. Councillors last week approved an augmented strategic business case for the £62.2 million project by 17 votes to 11. However, council leader John Ross (Hamilton South) warned that city deal funding could be lost if they didn’t approve the next steps as “other authorities are looking over our shoulders” and are “only happy to see South Lanarkshire fail”. Executive director for community and enterprise Michael McGlynn outlined to the executive committee changes to the project from the original plans to dual the full length of the road. Following an “extensive consultation” in November and December 2019, a dedicated cycleway and walkway along the northern side of Stewartfield Way will be considered to enhance the active travel network and feed into planned improvements on the East Kilbride railway line.
Community groups in East Kilbride can now meet online
Previously, members of the public had to be able to physically attend community council meetings, something not possible during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Community councils in East Kilbride and Strathaven can now meet online after councillors approved changes to the scheme.