Records management

Good records management is essential to ensure that the Council operates efficiently and effectively in the provision of services to the people of South Lanarkshire.

We use, create, manage, share records in almost every area of the Council's work.  It is therefore important that we get it right.

Records management refers to records and information in all formats including electronic, paper, audio tape, CD, DVD and photographs.

Why are records important?

They demonstrate accountability
They provide evidence of the Council's decisions and activity
They assist with the smooth running of the Council's business
They help build our organisational knowledge

What are the benefits of good records management?

Records are easier to locate and therefore the Council will be more efficient
The Council will have reliable records on which to support its decision making
The Council will be able to meet its legislative obligations
It supports corporate working within the Council and working with partners
There will be efficiencies in storage space, the ease of retrieving records and working practices
Preservation of vital and historical records

View the Council's Records Management Policy and guidance notes for more information on how to manage records more efficiently.

Records Centre

Did you know that South Lanarkshire Council has an off-site records and archive strorage facility that all Resources can use?

The Records Centre, based at 30/32 Hawbank Road, College Milton Industrial Estate, East Kilbride, G74 5EX provides storage for non current files.

For further information visit our Records Centre page.