Over a dozen South Lanarkshire organisations have benefitted from a council wish list scheme

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Over £9000 has been given to local groups thanks to South Lanarkshire Council’s community wish list.The local authority operates a wish list for communities to make requests for specific support from council suppliers or contractors that will benefit their area, projects and causes.The community wish list has supported a wide range of groups and individuals across the area, and over £9000 of value has been spent on 15 wishes.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Chair of the council’s Finance and Corporate Resources Committee, Councillor Lesley McDonald, said: “The Community Wish List has proven to be a meaningful and practical way of connecting our communities with local contractors who value the opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of South Lanarkshire.“And there have been some truly creative and varied ideas submitted and fulfilled.“It has been our privilege to lead on a project which has been able to harness the power of active citizenship and build a genuinely life-improving community resource.”Applications are still open for individuals or organisations to request a wish, and there are more wishes in the pipeline.Nine different companies have answered wishes, or have wishes in the process and some companies have delivered more than one wish.Wishes can come in the form of cash, goods and