Find out more about Blairbeth Urban Greenspace

The following planning applications for Rutherglen and Cambuslang were lodged with South Lanarkshire Council between Monday, August 20 and Friday, August 24.

Installation of French doors and the formation of raised decking (retrospective), 321 Montford Avenue, Rutherglen. Applicant, Mrs Alexandra Hornell.

Erection of single-storey rear extension, 31 Woodside Avenue, Rutherglen. Applicant, Mr John Airens.

Conversion of basement to habitable accommodation, 9 Richmond Drive, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mrs Audrey Paton.

Formation of first-floor balcony, 5 Stewarton Drive, Cambuslang. Applicant, Ms Megan Smiley.

Removal of conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension (certificate of lawfulness proposed), 114 Dukes Road, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mr Albert McGurk.

Installation of replacement windows (part retrospective), 6 Wellshot Drive, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mrs Margaret Gallacher.

Formation of front and rear dormer windows with associated alterations, 3 Westfarm Avenue, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mr William Paterson.

Meanwhile, the following planning applications were approved by South Lanarkshire Council for Rutherglen and Cambuslang during the same period:

First-floor side extension, erection of single-storey rear extension with pyramid skylight and raised planting bed, 103 Dukes Road, Rutherglen. Applicant, Mr Scott Thomas.

Erection of single storey rear extension, 54 Farme Castle Court, Rutherglen. Applicant, Mrs A Galli.

Erection of single-storey rear extension, 20 Tanzieknowe Drive, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mr Michael Murphy.

Erection of extension to garage to form additional living accommodation associated with dwellinghouse, Turnlaw Barn, Turnlaw Road, Cambuslang. Applicant, Mr Tony Foster. A friendly and informal meeting will be held from 7pm until 9pm on Wednesday, September 26 at Fernhill community centre to find out more about Blairbeth Urban Greenspace.

This is a chance to meet other people with an interest in the park, and the proposed development will see a mountain bike track, allotments and natural habitat areas included in the redevelopment.

They will have tea and coffee and there will be a chance to see the plans for the development and find out more about what is involved in becoming part of The next meeting of South Lanarkshire Council’s Private Landlord Forum takes place on Thursday, September 13, at 6pm.

Key issues on the agenda will be the tax changes update, the first tier tribunal update and Universal Credit.

Private landlords who want to come along should complete a booking form on the council’s website, and return to housing. a “Friends of ” group.

Getting involved in local park projects can make a valuable contribution to the community and the environment and the group stress that you can decide how much time you give.

Volunteering improves your health and wellbeing by keeping you physically and mentally active and meeting other great people in your community.

Blairbeth Urban Greenspace is an exciting development and residents from the surrounding areas can play an important role in helping to protect and preserve this park. strategy@southlanarkshire.gov.uk .

Alternatively, bookings can be made on 01698 454346. Landlords who are unable to attend but want information on the issues discussed can also get in touch via this number.

The meeting will run from 6-8pm, at the Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton

On arrival, delegates will be asked to register, and a buffet, tea and coffee will be served.