New windows and doors installed in North Lanarkshire homes
The council has awarded a £28 million contract to Sidey Solutions to fit high-quality windows and doors across hundreds of homes until January 2027.
(Image: Supplied) This is part of a broader £45 million investment in triple-glazed windows and high-performance doors.
Councillor Michael McPake, convener of housing, said: "This major investment will make a real and lasting difference to our tenants, keeping their homes safer, warmer, and more energy-efficient.
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"It's fantastic to visit residents like Joan and see how these upgrades are already improving daily life.
"We're delivering on our promise to modernise our housing stock and support our communities with high-quality, energy-efficient homes."
(Image: Supplied) Newarthill tenant Joan Keenan also shared her positive experience.
She said: "The new windows and door have made a huge difference, and although just fitted a few weeks ago, my home already feels so much warmer and brighter.
"The fitters were brilliant and were finished in just a few hours and didn't leave any mess.
"They even managed to do it all without disturbing my garden, which I really appreciated."
The window and door installations form a key part of North Lanarkshire Council's wider housing investment programme.
This includes the installation of more than 1,300 solar panels, modern heating systems, and insulation improvements to lower energy bills by up to 30 per cent.
The initiative also focuses on introducing new kitchens and bathrooms in homes that require refurbishment, as well as ongoing investment in window and door replacements, external wall insulation, and triple glazing.
Safety improvements such as the installation of sprinklers in high-rise blocks and fire-rated doors in low-rise and sheltered housing are also included.
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