New energy efficiency plans have been introduced at South Lanarkshire Council

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South Lanarkshire councillors approved plans to tackle climate change and reduce fuel consumption.On Wednesday (December 7) councillor Kirsten Robb (East Kilbride East), proposed a motion which asked the council to take further steps to cut fuel consumption, reduce carbon emissions and to kick start the local green economy across the area.Plans were seconded by councillor Ross Clark (Larkhall), and an amendment was added by council leader Joe Fagan.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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