STIRLING Council, in partnership with Persimmon Homes and supported by the Scottish Government, will deliver 36 energy efficient homes for social rent at Brucefields.
The local authority said that the development, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, will help meet growing local demand for accessible, affordable housing while supporting Stirling’s long-term housing strategy.
The council will invest up to £7.176 million in the project, with ‘significant’ funding support from the Scottish Government. The new homes will be built to modern, sustainable standards and will include wheelchair-accessible bungalows, family homes, and ambulant-disabled standard flats.
Convener of the community wellbeing and housing committee at Stirling Council, councillor David Wilson, said, “This is a welcome and much-needed investment in Stirling’s communities.
“By securing new social rented homes as part of the wider Brucefields development, we’re not only helping to meet local housing need, but also ensuring that the benefits of new housing growth are going to be available to those on lower incomes as well as private purchasers.
“During the last year over 450 council homes across Stirling have been allocated to households on the housing list, a much higher figure than in previous years, which is in part due to more social housing investment. This helps us to address housing issues such as homelessness and overcrowding.
“This latest project reflects the council’s commitment to delivering sustainable communities and accessible housing that meets the needs of Stirling’s residents.
“By working proactively with developers and the Scottish Government, we are turning strategic plans into tangible results for our residents.”
