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Daily Record
28-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
North Lanarkshire Council housing development in Coatbridge set to bring 127 new homes to the area
Construction is underway on the £26.8 million project, which will be delivered by CCG Scotland, on the vacant ground at the former Columba High School in Whifflet. One of North Lanarkshire Council's largest new housing developments is now on site in Coatbridge - and is set to bring 127 new homes to the area. Construction is underway on the £26.8 million project, which will be delivered by CCG Scotland, on the vacant ground at the former Columba High School in Whifflet. This forms part of the local authority's new supply programme to deliver 6000 new homes by 2035. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7. The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you. Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The range of homes includes flats, semi-detached properties and bungalows, with 22 of these being wheelchair suitable, and a further 57 amenity houses meaning they can adapt over time to meet tenants' needs. Designed and built to the highest standard, the new homes feature solar panels, EV charging points and modern, energy-efficient heating systems. A sod cutting event took place to mark the council's 66th development beginning on site. Housing convener, Councillor Michael McPake, cut the first sod and was joined by local councillors Andrew Bustard and Geraldine Woods, together with representatives from North Lanarkshire Council and CCG Scotland. Councillor McPake said: 'In addition to delivering fantastic new housing for Coatbridge, the development will bring benefits to the local community including local jobs, work experience placements and financial support for community projects. 'Built in the heart of the local community, the homes are close to local amenities and have excellent transport links. "We're continuing to make significant progress transforming communities and building new homes across North Lanarkshire which are meeting the needs of our tenants now and for generations to come.' The £26.8 million project is supported by a £13.2 million contribution from the Scottish Government. The development is anticipated to be completed by autumn 2027. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Details emerge of demolitions of North Lanarkshire tower blocks
The council's tower strategy aims to replace outdated high-rises with "modern, high-quality" homes across the area. As part of phase one, more than 1,600 properties have been vacated, with several towers demolished and others repurposed to support the Ukraine Resettlement Programme. Phase two is now underway, with decanting progressing across sites in Wishaw, Kilsyth, Airdrie, Coatbridge, and Motherwell. CAD Towers (Image: North Lanarkshire Council) Read more: New Glasgow-inspired wellbeing wallpaper unveiled by SAMH Key milestones include ongoing demolition works at Jackson Court in Coatbridge and Coursington, Allan, and Draffen Towers in Motherwell, where a controlled blowdown is planned to take place later in the year. Preparations are also progressing for future demolitions at Dunbeth Court in Coatbridge and Allershaw Tower, Wishaw. Read more: Athletics club hosts first round of road race series at Glasgow Green (Image: North Lanarkshire Council) Councillor Michael McPake, convener of housing, said: "We're making real progress in delivering safe, modern homes that meet the needs of our residents. "This programme is not just about replacing buildings, it's about improving lives, enhancing communities, and ensuring our housing stock is fit for the future." Alongside demolition projects, safety improvements such as sprinkler installations, fire safety upgrades, and lift replacements in five tower blocks are also being implemented.
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
North Lanarkshire Council advancing ambitious tower strategy to replace outdated high-rises with modern homes
More than 1600 properties have been vacated as part of Phase 1, with several towers now demolished and others repurposed to support the Ukraine Resettlement Programme. Momentum is building as North Lanarkshire Council pushes ahead with its ambitious tower strategy, replacing outdated high-rises with modern, high-quality homes across the area. To date, more than 1600 properties have been vacated as part of Phase 1, with several towers now demolished and others repurposed to support the Ukraine Resettlement Programme. Phase 2 is well underway, with decanting progressing across sites in Wishaw, Kilsyth, Airdrie, Coatbridge and Motherwell. Key milestones include the ongoing demolition works at Jackson Court in Coatbridge, and Coursington, Allan, and Draffen Towers in Motherwell, where a controlled blowdown is planned for later this year. Preparations are also advancing for future demolitions at Dunbeth Court in Coatbridge and Allershaw Tower, Wishaw. Speaking after the latest housing committee, Councillor Michael McPake, convener of housing, said: 'We're making real progress in delivering safe, modern homes that meet the needs of our residents. "This programme is not just about replacing buildings, it's about improving lives, enhancing communities, and ensuring our housing stock is fit for the future.' Alongside demolition projects, essential safety improvements such as sprinkler installations, fire safety upgrades, major refurbishments at Whifflet and Calder Towers, and lift replacements in five tower blocks are being delivered. The strategy remains a key part of the council's commitment to improving housing conditions, expanding choice, and transforming communities.
