South Lanarkshire Council is seeking local feedback on services

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South Lanarkshire Council has set up an ideas letterbox for residents to share their feedback.People are being encouraged to send their thoughts which will be read and responded to which may be taken forward.Council Leader Joe Fagan said: “We want to make South Lanarkshire a listening council.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 “We will of course still continue to consult directly with local residents on issues that affect them.“But we also want to hear people’s ideas on ways to improve the way we deliver our services, and indeed any thoughts on how we can work together to make South Lanarkshire a better place to live, work, study and visit.“Don’t worry if you are not sure who the idea should go to – we will be able to make sure it goes to the right person.”Ideas submitted by locals in the past include introducing covered bins in public areas to remove the amount of rubbish overflowing, placing more recycling bins at flatted council owned properties and adding more benches to public parks in the area.

Ideas can be submitted online to the ideas letterbox, anyone who wishes to submit an idea will also be asked for their name and contact details and will be able to choose whether or not they want feedback.