The future of 35 South Lanarkshire leisure facilities to be decided this week

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The fate of over 30 South Lanarkshire facilities will be decided this week.South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture’s (SLLC) board will meet on Wednesday to decide whether or not to withdraw from 35 community halls, libraries and other facilities.In last week’s budget, South Lanarkshire Council dedicated a £1 million Community Fightback Fund to aid local organisations in taking over some of the venues.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Options they consider will include the potential withdrawal of their service from a number of community halls, libraries and other facilities.“These facilities are council-owned but run by SLLC on SLC’s behalf.“The SLLC board’s considerations will follow a number of decisions taken at yesterday’s (February 21) South Lanarkshire Council meeting, at which the council’s budget was agreed.

These include:“At the council meeting the council leader specifically pledged that Whitehall Neighbourhood Centre in Hamilton will remain open.