Over £3000 funded to Hamilton community groups

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South Lanarkshire Council has funded over £3000 to eight community groups in Hamilton.At the Hamilton Area Community meeting today, councillors approved plans to grant £3162 to numerous groups across the area from the community grant scheme.The council offers community grants to support local community groups and voluntary organisations across all four areas of South Lanarkshire.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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