Scotland
UK
Ireland
London
Construction News
02/12/2022
South Lanarkshire Council Approve New Five-Year Housing Strategy
South Lanarkshire Council's Executive Committee has approved a new five-year Local Housing Strategy, which sets out the need for an additional 5000 homes over the next five years.
The Strategy includes ambitious plans for 1300 more council homes across South Lanarkshire.
The target has been set for the number of homes to be built and bought by South Lanarkshire Council by the end of March 2027, and it follows an earlier programme of 1000 additional homes between 2017 and 2022/23.
The Local Housing Strategy is renewed every five years and outlines the council's plans and targets for housing across the council area, and includes a number of key aims.
These include increasing the supply of affordable housing, investing in existing housing, exploring options for developing district heating systems and low-carbon energy-supply projects and considering opportunities for promoting active travel within existing and new housing developments.
It also seeks to improve access to housing for armed forces veterans, refugees, asylum-seekers, victims of domestic abuse and people leaving prison as well as looking to work with services and partners to support children and young people affected by homelessness.
By law, the Local Housing Strategy must set targets for the provision of new affordable and private housing across South Lanarkshire, and the new strategy aims for an average of between 950 and 1050 new homes to be built each year, with 250 to 300 of those being affordable housing.
Councillor Davie McLachlan, the council's Chair of Housing and Technical Resources, said: "This additional housing is essential and will be a huge boost to South Lanarkshire over the coming years.
"The other aims of the strategy are just as important and it is wonderful to see the emphasis on helping people in need, as well as improving the stock we have for our existing tenants, because it is important to remember that the most important part of housing is the people in it.
"At the same time, we must always be conscious of the environment and our effect on it and I am delighted to see several aspects of the strategy addressing this. Overall, this is a Local Housing strategy that seeks to improve life for people across South Lanarkshire and benefit the world we live in, and I look forward to seeing it unfold over the coming years."
The Strategy includes ambitious plans for 1300 more council homes across South Lanarkshire.
The target has been set for the number of homes to be built and bought by South Lanarkshire Council by the end of March 2027, and it follows an earlier programme of 1000 additional homes between 2017 and 2022/23.
The Local Housing Strategy is renewed every five years and outlines the council's plans and targets for housing across the council area, and includes a number of key aims.
These include increasing the supply of affordable housing, investing in existing housing, exploring options for developing district heating systems and low-carbon energy-supply projects and considering opportunities for promoting active travel within existing and new housing developments.
-- Advertisement --
It also seeks to improve access to housing for armed forces veterans, refugees, asylum-seekers, victims of domestic abuse and people leaving prison as well as looking to work with services and partners to support children and young people affected by homelessness.
By law, the Local Housing Strategy must set targets for the provision of new affordable and private housing across South Lanarkshire, and the new strategy aims for an average of between 950 and 1050 new homes to be built each year, with 250 to 300 of those being affordable housing.
Councillor Davie McLachlan, the council's Chair of Housing and Technical Resources, said: "This additional housing is essential and will be a huge boost to South Lanarkshire over the coming years.
"The other aims of the strategy are just as important and it is wonderful to see the emphasis on helping people in need, as well as improving the stock we have for our existing tenants, because it is important to remember that the most important part of housing is the people in it.
"At the same time, we must always be conscious of the environment and our effect on it and I am delighted to see several aspects of the strategy addressing this. Overall, this is a Local Housing strategy that seeks to improve life for people across South Lanarkshire and benefit the world we live in, and I look forward to seeing it unfold over the coming years."
Latest Construction News
07/02/2025
Kier Construction has been awarded a £683.8m contract by the Scottish Government to deliver a new, state-of-the-art prison in Glasgow.
The new prison, HMP Glasgow, will replace the existing HMP Barlinnie, which was built in 1880 and has been deemed unfit for purpose.
"It's an honour to be awarded
07/02/2025
Stirling Council has approved a 7.2% rent increase for council tenants for the 2025/26 financial year. The increase will generate approximately £18.5 million, which will be reinvested in the council's housing stock.
The decision follows a consultation with tenants, with 61% of respondents supportin
07/02/2025
Shetland Islands Council is once again seeking the input of local residents on a range of community issues as part of the 'Our Place – Your Say' project.
The project, which was last conducted in 2016, aims to gather public opinion on 15 key themes, including transport, housing, community safety, an
07/02/2025
Essential maintenance works have been announced for the Halbeath Road in Dunfermline, with the aim of improving the road surface and traffic flow.
The project, which is scheduled to begin on 24 February and last until March 14, 2025, will involve resurfacing the road from Garvock Bank Railway Bridg
07/02/2025
East Lothian Council's Planning Committee has approved a proposed response to plans for a battery storage facility at Cockenzie, subject to conditions.
The application for the facility, which consists of 140 lithium-ion battery containers, requires the consent of Scottish Ministers and is being pro
07/02/2025
Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has unveiled twelve new sustainable homes at Fairhurst Drive in Burnfoot, marking the completion of a significant development project.
The new homes, a mix of one- and two-bedroom bungalows and two- and three-bedroom family houses, have been designed to m
07/02/2025
Scottish Renewables has launched the second year of its New Voices Campaign, a programme designed to equip professionals from diverse backgrounds with the skills and confidence to become influential voices within the renewable energy sector.
The campaign aims to build a more diverse and inclusive w
07/02/2025
Glasgow City Council has approved the investigation of the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers to acquire the Egyptian Halls on Union Street.
The historic building, designed by renowned architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, has remained largely vacant for over 30 years and is currently in
07/02/2025
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will commence essential bridge joint replacement works on the M8 Kingston Bridge Complex from Monday 10th February.
The works, which will involve overnight road closures, are scheduled to continue until 24th February.
"Starting Monday 3rd February 2025, Amey
07/02/2025
Network Rail has commenced work on the installation of a new footbridge at Clarkston station as part of a major electrification project on the line between East Kilbride and Glasgow.
The £140 million project, which is central to the Scottish Government's strategy to decarbonise passenger services,
