The SNP saw off a challenge from Labour to remain as the main group on South Lanarkshire Council, gaining two seats in last week’s local elections.
Across 20 wards, 64 seats were up for grabs – with a total of nine parties and 10 independent candidates running in the election.
The SNP secured 27 seats (up from 25), with Labour also making gains with 23 (up from 17), while the Conservative's seats were reduced from 11 to seven.