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New Council Housing Development Marks Start of 6,000 New Homes by 2035 in North Lanarkshire, UK

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A groundbreaking ceremony has taken place to mark the start of a new council housing development in Millerston, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. The development at Coshneuk Road will comprise 17 new properties, including a mix of one and two-bedroom flats, and two, three, and four-bedroom houses, including one disabled access bungalow. The site was formerly a council depot and is part of the council's new supply programme to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035.

Key Takeaways:

  • The development is a partnership between North Lanarkshire Council and JR Group, with JR Group delivering the project as part of the council's new supply programme.
  • The project will deliver 17 new properties, including a mix of flats and houses, including one disabled access bungalow.
  • The development is expected to be completed by spring 2026.
  • The homes will feature highly energy-efficient technologies, including ground source heat pump systems, triple-glazed windows, high levels of insulation, and solar panels.
  • The development is part of North Lanarkshire Council's ambition to make the area the place to live and will provide jobs, boost the local economy, and build homes for tenants now and in the future.
  • The project costs £4.2m and will receive grant funding from the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme.
  • North Lanarkshire Council is committed to delivering highly energy-efficient homes, with this development being the first in partnership with JR Group.
  • The new homes will feature Housing for Varying Needs and Secure by Design to improve safety and security.
  • Councillor Michael McPake, Housing Convener, and Gary McGregor, Managing Director of JR Group, attended the sod-cutting event, highlighting the importance of the project and the partnership between the two bodies.

Statistics:

  • The development will include 17 new properties.
  • The project costs £4.2m.
  • The Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme is providing grant funding for the project.
  • The development is expected to be completed by spring 2026.
  • North Lanarkshire Council aims to deliver 6,000 new homes by 2035 as part of their new supply programme.

Sources:

  • North Lanarkshire Council and UK Government press release.
  • [No online version available]

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