We received a thoughtful email from one of our local doctors on the subject.  See his email here.

This is a major worry to villagers and is the subject of discussion at every LCC meeting.  The Police tell us that Lesmahagow is a long way off being the worst village in Rural South Lanarkshire.  It would be interesting to hear from South Lanarkshire Council what action can, or has been taken or what  has been done in other areas that has had some success.

We'd welcome your views or suggestions.