WORK is underway on the build of 75 new council homes in Cumbernauld as part of Bellway Homes’ wider Firview development.
North Lanarkshire Council will purchase the properties directly from Bellway Homes, with it representing the local authority’s largest purchase of homes directly from a developer to date.
The new council homes will include 10 one and two-bedroom cottage flats for amenity housing, a further 10 general needs cottage flats, 31 two-bedroom houses and 24 three-bedroom houses.
Councillor Michael McPake, convener of housing at North Lanarkshire Council, said, “This is a really positive development for Cumbernauld and will provide 75 much-needed council homes for local people and families.
“It’s great to see work getting underway, and I want to recognise the support of our local elected members in helping bring this project forward. Working with developers through our Affordable Housing Policy gives us another important way of increasing the supply of quality, affordable homes in areas where they are needed most.
“These homes will make a real difference to people looking for a secure, affordable place to call home and will help us continue to deliver on our commitment to provide 6,000 new council homes by 2035.”
The first homes are expected to be completed in summer 2027, with final handovers scheduled to take place in autumn 2028. The £13.692 million project is supported by the Scottish Government.
Fraser Conn, regional MD, Bellway Homes Ltd (Glasgow West), commented, “We’re delighted to have supported North Lanarkshire Council in delivering the first phase of affordable homes at Mid Forest. This marks an important milestone in the creation of an exciting new residential development that will take shape over the coming years and enhance the local community.”
